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August 13, 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.

Check out today’s top stories below:

U.K. Court Orders 300 Banks to Disclose Offshore Account Information
Tax Analysts, August 13, 2009

Tax Havens Leave ‘Grey List’ Behind
Forbes, August 13, 2009

“Grey list” prompts latest double taxation deal
SwissInfo, August 13, 2009

Information exchange on tax approved
Macau Times, August 13, 2009

Closer watch on ownership transfer in cos
Economic Times, August 13, 2009

Attorneys want FBAR clarification from IRS
Pensions and Investments, August  11, 2009

Nigeria: The Country’s Tax Administration Bedevilled by Challenges
Daily Independent, August 13, 2009

Africa eyes stronger representation in IMF, World Bank
AFP, August 13, 2009

3 Indicted Leaders of Carpenters’ Union Are Fired
New York Times, August 13, 2009

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