Oct 03, 2021
Leak reveals how Swiss wealth consultants shield global cast of suspects
Secret files show sprawling industry of enablers exploiting gaps in anti-money laundering laws.
Swiss banking
Oct 03, 2021
As Kenyan president mounted anti-corruption comeback, his family’s secret fortune expanded offshore
The Kenyatta family has ruled one of Africa’s largest economies for decades. But to the Swiss advisers who helped them funnel wealth into tax havens, they were 'Client 13173'.
Aug 18, 2020
‘Prove where you got your wealth,’ India tells alleged tax dodger
A landmark ruling against the beneficiary of an undeclared Swiss bank account could be a breakthrough moment for authorities hunting hidden wealth.
Apr 06, 2020
What is a tax haven? Offshore finance, explained
Four years after Panama Papers, why ICIJ continues to report on tax havens, and those who exploit them.
Dec 11, 2019
HSBC To Pay $192m Penalty For Helping Americans Evade Taxes
Switzerland’s HSBC Private Bank admitted to encouraging wealthy Americans to hide $1.26 billion in assets from U.S. tax authorities.
Aug 07, 2019
Ex-HSBC Swiss Banker Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Billion French Tax Case
The former head of the bank's private Swiss unit has been fined for his part in helping wealthy clients hide $1.8 billion from French authorities.
Aug 07, 2018
How investigative journalism exposed the Swiss tax ‘rip off’
ICIJ member Oliver Zihlmann is part of a team of investigative reporters working to bring change to one of the most important tax havens in the world.
Jun 11, 2018
Swiss authorities propose major money-laundering law reforms
Switzerland’s federal government appears poised to crack down on money laundering in the wake of Panama Papers.
Jan 30, 2018
US, Switzerland singled out by new financial secrecy index
Switzerland has delayed and the U.S. has refused to take part in reforms aimed at curbing financial secrecy, according to the Tax Justice Network's new Financial Secrecy Index.
Nov 15, 2017
HSBC to pay $352m to settle tax evasion charges in France
HSBC has agreed to pay $352 million to settle charges that it helped wealthy clients of its private Swiss bank evade taxes in France.
Jan 31, 2016
Report on HSBC’s rocky road to reform in US to be made public
A judge has ruled that a report on HSBC's attempts to fix compliance issues should be public, despite resistance from both the bank and the government.
Dec 29, 2015
Seven times tax evasion made headlines in 2015
From tax cheats to heated policy debates, 2015 has been a year of tax scandals, reforms and international agreements.
Nov 03, 2015
Falciani absent as Swiss begin criminal trial over HSBC data
Prosecutors opened the criminal trial of a former HSBC IT worker accused of theft, but the defendant refused to leave France to face charges.
Jul 21, 2015
‘We didn’t get everything right’: Lord Green concedes on HSBC
A former head of the embattled bank and current member of Britain’s House of Lords has conceded compliance failures at the bank’s Swiss branch.
Jun 04, 2015
HSBC pays Swiss authorities record-breaking fine
Four months after a historic police raid, Geneva's prosecutor dropped a criminal probe into HSBC, but left the bank with a warning.
Jun 03, 2015
Belgium to reclaim €540m taxes from HSBC accounts
Belgian authorities have reportedly investigated about 1000 client accounts from HSBC’s Swiss branch.
Apr 14, 2015
Ricci heiress convicted for tax evasion using HSBC
The heiress to a major fashion empire has been sentenced to prison for tax evasion in the first of 50 cases expected in France.
Apr 10, 2015
French set €1b bail as HSBC probe goes beyond Swiss branch
Prosecutors are expanding a criminal investigation to include the bank's global operations, as tax policy becomes a UK election issue.
Apr 02, 2015
More regulatory issues ‘likely,’ HSBC exec reportedly admits
Banking giant HSBC continues to face questions about its ability to block transactions that facilitate law breaking.
Mar 20, 2015
Criminal trial requested as HSBC faces growing pressure
A former HSBC boss and current UK politician has denied “being asleep” at the wheel of the bank, as authorities continue building cases against HSBC.
Mar 10, 2015
BBC Trust chair asked to resign amid HSBC revelations
HSBC's leaders faced another session of intense questioning in the UK as the fallout over Swiss Leaks continues.
Feb 26, 2015
‘Swiss managers most accountable’ for issues: HSBC
HSBC’s chief and chairman have conceded the Swiss Leaks scandal has caused “horrible reputational damage” during a UK hearing on the issue.
Feb 24, 2015
New penalties for bankers aiding tax evasion in UK
Britain mulls new laws against tax evasion, as HSBC chief's own private Swiss bank account is revealed.
Feb 20, 2015
HSBC US committee takes month off political donations
In the month prior to Swiss Leaks, the bank's typically active U.S. political committee made no contributions.
Feb 18, 2015
HSBC’s Geneva office raided as Swiss open investigation
Swiss prosecutor opens an investigation into allegations of “aggravated money-laundering” following ICIJ's Swiss Leaks revelations.
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