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March 5, 2010

By Clark Gascoigne

Clark Gascoigne is the Communications Director at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC.

Even After UBS, Swiss Continue to Fight for Bank Secrecy
Time Magazine, March 5, 2010

FACTBOX-New U.S. tax panel head targets hedge fund taxes
Reuters, March 4, 2010

FinCEN Clarifies Expectations Regarding Beneficial Ownership
Guidance Released in Conjunction with Financial Regulators

FinCEN, March 5, 2010

Tax Relief: IRS Eases Squeeze On Some Foreign-Account Holders
Wall Street Journal, March 5, 2010

Ashcroft’s millions: from Belize tax haven to Tories via Southampton
The Guardian, March 5, 2010

Ashcroft in new storm over alleged loans to disgraced island premier
The Guardian, March 5, 2010

Talking to 20 countries on black money: PM
Times of India, March 6, 2010

Spain cracks down on tax evasion in ‘black economy’
Expatica, March 5, 2010

Financial advisers warned of money laundering risk
New Zealand Herald, March 5, 2010

Crackdown on money laundering vital – Amlo
Bangkok Post, March 5, 2010

Financial crime act to be tabled soon
The Gleaner, March 5, 2010

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