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Thursday’s Top News

July 2, 2009

By Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown is a contributor to the Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development blog, who has spent much time researching corruption in Kenya and Guatemala. She holds a degree in International Relations from Tufts University.

Read today’s top news stories below:

Geneva Sees Opportunity in Bern’s Concessions on Bank Secrecy
Bloomberg, July 2, 2009

Is Swiss Banking Dead?
BusinessWeek, July 1, 2009

Malawi Anti-Corruption Body to Release Passport after Muluzi Signs Bond
Voice of America, July 2, 2009

Zimbabwe: Looting leaders must be held accountable
Zimbabwe Tribune, July 2, 2009

Overview: Peter Caryana rocks the boat
Accountancy Age, July 2, 2009

Caribbean Blue as Global Economic Gale Rages
Jakarta Globe, July 2, 2009

U.S. presses ahead with UBS lawsuit
World Radio Switzerland, July 1, 2009

Former Greek Siemens exec ordered held in Germany
Associated Press, July 1, 2009

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