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Tax crimes, money laundering, bribery and other financial crimes can threaten the strategic, political and economic interests of both developed and developing countries. They also undermine citizens’ confidence in their governments’ ability to get taxpayers to pay their taxes and may deprive governments of revenues needed for sustainable development. There are substantial similarities between the techniques used to launder the proceeds of crimes and to commit tax crimes. Tax officials can play a significant role in detecting bribes, money laundering and other crimes. Read more.
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FATF steps up the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
16-Feb-2012
The FATF Standards have been revised to strengthen global safeguards and further protect the integrity of the financial system by providing governments with stronger tools to take action against financial crime.
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26-Oct-2011
Economic crime today is increasingly complex in nature and international in scope. To combat this threat effectively and bring justice to the victims of fraud and corruption, countries need to work in partnership with their counterparts on the world stage, as well as co-ordinate their activities with agencies closer to home. The purpose of this report is to give board-level readers in the UK and international businesses informed commentary on the impact of anti-fraud and anti-corruption legislation.
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16-Jun-2011
An updated summary of the tax treatment of bribes by the Parties to the Convention and Observer countries is now available. It includes new information concerning Australia and Mexico.
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21-Mar-2011
Oslo conference on Tax and Crime, 21-23 March, launches a whole of government approach in fighting financial crime.
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