How governments counter illicit financing

Trump’s Russian real estate deal, Swiss probe “Putin’s banker,” Iran tops money laundering index, and China’s economic woes blamed on anti-graft campaign

EU set to renew sanctions, more Zhou Yongkang relatives head to jail, and F1 unconcerned by Aliyev regime’s record

EU likely to extend Russia sanctions, Ukrainian corruption remains rampant, and Sergei Pugachev hides out on the French Riviera

Russian cybersecurity breaches, Portugal detains Russian mobsters, Hong Kong cracks down on China trades, and Europe phases out criminals’ favorite banknote

The Harriman Institute recently hosted a discussion on the links between international money laundering and luxury real estate. KI’s Executive Director was among the panelists.

US and UK authorities look to improve financial oversight regimes in wake of Panama Papers, and financial secrets of China’s elite continue to be revealed

Zhou Yongkang associate jailed, China operators implicated in Phillipines heist, and France tightens anti-bribery laws

The Kremlin lashes out ahead of an ICIJ report on Putin’s wealth, China exposed as money laundering hub, and Ukraine’s parliament accepts Shokin resignation

Prosecutors pursue legal action against Yanukovych’s ally, China’s military sets up an anti-corruption hotline, and a Ukrainian prosecutor resigns