Alex Jacobs
@aj16.bsky.social
Director of the Joffe Trust. Illicit finance, economic crime, philanthropy. Scaramouche Sailing Trust too.
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Investigative journalism isn’t fast or easy. It takes time, resources, and persistence. But it makes a difference. The Ferret has spent years exposing corporate misconduct, political influence, and environmental harm. Help us continue: bit.ly/40xhnec
May 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Investigative journalism isn’t fast or easy. It takes time, resources, and persistence. But it makes a difference. The Ferret has spent years exposing corporate misconduct, political influence, and environmental harm. Help us continue: bit.ly/40xhnec
Great job, wonderful team, at the heart of the action
🚨 🤝 We are hiring!
Our APPG is looking for a new Assistant Coordinator.
If you're interested in playing a key role in the fight against corruption, we'd love to hear from you.
📆 Deadline: 11 June
For the full job description and details on how to apply, head to 👇
fpc.org.uk/about/workin...
Our APPG is looking for a new Assistant Coordinator.
If you're interested in playing a key role in the fight against corruption, we'd love to hear from you.
📆 Deadline: 11 June
For the full job description and details on how to apply, head to 👇
fpc.org.uk/about/workin...
Assistant Coordinator for the APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax - The Foreign Policy Centre
We're looking for a great Assistant Coordinator to join the team. You'll be integral to helping our unique campaigning organisation deliver real change.
fpc.org.uk
May 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Great job, wonderful team, at the heart of the action
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Decisions that shape lives shouldn’t happen in the dark. Investigative journalism brings them into the open. The Ferret is committed to reporting with depth, accuracy, and impact. Support us with a monthly donation: theferret.scot/subscribe
May 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Decisions that shape lives shouldn’t happen in the dark. Investigative journalism brings them into the open. The Ferret is committed to reporting with depth, accuracy, and impact. Support us with a monthly donation: theferret.scot/subscribe
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From The Luxembourg Times: Luxembourg authorities collected more than €50 million in additional tax revenue immediately following ICIJ's publication of the #PanamaPapers, Finance Minister Gilles Roth said in response to a parliamentary question last week.
Luxembourg recovered €54m in taxes after Panama Papers publication
Luxembourg’s finance minister has detailed how much revenue tax authorities collected after journalists’ 2016 investigation
buff.ly
May 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
From The Luxembourg Times: Luxembourg authorities collected more than €50 million in additional tax revenue immediately following ICIJ's publication of the #PanamaPapers, Finance Minister Gilles Roth said in response to a parliamentary question last week.
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International Lawyers Project are hiring an anti-corruption specialist www.internationallawyersproject.org/career-oppor...
Deadline EOD Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interviews week of 5 June 2025
Deadline EOD Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interviews week of 5 June 2025
Senior Legal Manager, Governance and Accountability Programme
Careers at International Lawyers Project as Senior Legal Manager, Governance and Accountability Programme
www.internationallawyersproject.org
April 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
International Lawyers Project are hiring an anti-corruption specialist www.internationallawyersproject.org/career-oppor...
Deadline EOD Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interviews week of 5 June 2025
Deadline EOD Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interviews week of 5 June 2025
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I see we're back to credulously reporting the "millionaire migration" claims of a company that sells migration services to millionaires.
I have contacted the people behind these studies and they wouldn't tell me the underlying numbers. Only HMRC actually knows how many millionaires have moved.
I have contacted the people behind these studies and they wouldn't tell me the underlying numbers. Only HMRC actually knows how many millionaires have moved.
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I see we're back to credulously reporting the "millionaire migration" claims of a company that sells migration services to millionaires.
I have contacted the people behind these studies and they wouldn't tell me the underlying numbers. Only HMRC actually knows how many millionaires have moved.
I have contacted the people behind these studies and they wouldn't tell me the underlying numbers. Only HMRC actually knows how many millionaires have moved.
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UK lawyers need to be effective gate keepers against dirty money that comes into the UK. But is the current anti-money laundering framework working to make sure they do? Our latest report showing that despite some promising signs, ambitious reform is needed to move the dial.
🆕 BROKEN RECORD: Spotlight’s latest report looking at anti-money laundering supervision of the UK’s legal sector finds a familiar story. Despite spots of progress, overall performance is patchy and levels of non-compliance are unacceptably high. It’s time for a new approach.
Press release: Spotlight calls time on legal sector AML supervisors - Spotlight on Corruption
In its latest detailed analysis of the performance of the professional bodies that police lawyers for money laundering, Spotlight on Corruption finds that a
www.spotlightcorruption.org
March 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
UK lawyers need to be effective gate keepers against dirty money that comes into the UK. But is the current anti-money laundering framework working to make sure they do? Our latest report showing that despite some promising signs, ambitious reform is needed to move the dial.
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Incredible opportunity here to work with the brilliant @aj16.bsky.social at the Joffe Trust, tackling illicit finance (Programme Director). Absolutely essential work in these dangerous times. joffetrust.org/join-our-tea...
Join our team! - Joffe Trust
Joffe Trust convenes unique cross-sector group to identify how to tackle economic crime better together.
joffetrust.org
March 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Incredible opportunity here to work with the brilliant @aj16.bsky.social at the Joffe Trust, tackling illicit finance (Programme Director). Absolutely essential work in these dangerous times. joffetrust.org/join-our-tea...
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If they are to remain credible, the FATF and European institutions need to begin treating the US as a high-risk jurisdiction
The US is becoming a haven for dark money. This is intentional. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Treasury Department says it will not enforce anti-money laundering law
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Sunday it would not enforce an anti-money laundering law that obliges millions of business entities to disclose the identities of their real beneficial owners.
www.reuters.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If they are to remain credible, the FATF and European institutions need to begin treating the US as a high-risk jurisdiction
A lot here that applies in the UK too, on tackling Trump by fighting dirty money.
Canada, we told you that you can’t trust this guy and that he’ll stab you in the back. Gentle reminder of how to deal with him: thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Canada’s Other Anti-Trump Weapon: Fighting Corruption | The Tyee
Beyond waging a tariff war, target the US president’s dependence on dirty money.
thetyee.ca
March 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A lot here that applies in the UK too, on tackling Trump by fighting dirty money.
How's UK civil society responding to Trumpworld & the rise of the far right?
I asked LinkedIn's hive mind & this is what I heard, so far.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-uk...
I asked LinkedIn's hive mind & this is what I heard, so far.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-uk...
How is UK Civil Society responding to Trumpworld & the hard right?
Last week I asked how is UK civil society responding to Trumpworld & the hard right? The answers & comments are gold dust. Thank you for all your replies.
www.linkedin.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
How's UK civil society responding to Trumpworld & the rise of the far right?
I asked LinkedIn's hive mind & this is what I heard, so far.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-uk...
I asked LinkedIn's hive mind & this is what I heard, so far.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-uk...
Brilliant deep dive into Bangladeshi politician's multi-$100m's property empire inc 315 UK properties.
'Yunus has described the alleged looting of banks by elites as “highway robbery”, and said the money “has to be brought back”.' @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
on.ft.com/3F02YBW
'Yunus has described the alleged looting of banks by elites as “highway robbery”, and said the money “has to be brought back”.' @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
on.ft.com/3F02YBW
The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire
FT investigation: Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money back
on.ft.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Brilliant deep dive into Bangladeshi politician's multi-$100m's property empire inc 315 UK properties.
'Yunus has described the alleged looting of banks by elites as “highway robbery”, and said the money “has to be brought back”.' @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
on.ft.com/3F02YBW
'Yunus has described the alleged looting of banks by elites as “highway robbery”, and said the money “has to be brought back”.' @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
on.ft.com/3F02YBW
Such important analysis:
35% of voters feel economically insecure & are looking for political alternatives
Surely this is the political challenge of our times, to fight populism?
35% of voters feel economically insecure & are looking for political alternatives
Surely this is the political challenge of our times, to fight populism?
Labour's support in the opinion polls is rapidly declining as unhappy voters look for alternatives.
But why is this happening?
Our latest study by election experts at @nprcoxford.bsky.social reveals who are switching parties 🔽 1/6
But why is this happening?
Our latest study by election experts at @nprcoxford.bsky.social reveals who are switching parties 🔽 1/6
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Such important analysis:
35% of voters feel economically insecure & are looking for political alternatives
Surely this is the political challenge of our times, to fight populism?
35% of voters feel economically insecure & are looking for political alternatives
Surely this is the political challenge of our times, to fight populism?
Kevin Roberts, President of Heritage Foundation, architect of Project2025. 12 Feb 2025:
"The woke, international, progressive elite is fundamentally a hate group. They hate the US. They hate democracy .. Christianity .. Judaism .."
Jawdropping.
x.com/KevinRoberts...
"The woke, international, progressive elite is fundamentally a hate group. They hate the US. They hate democracy .. Christianity .. Judaism .."
Jawdropping.
x.com/KevinRoberts...
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February 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Kevin Roberts, President of Heritage Foundation, architect of Project2025. 12 Feb 2025:
"The woke, international, progressive elite is fundamentally a hate group. They hate the US. They hate democracy .. Christianity .. Judaism .."
Jawdropping.
x.com/KevinRoberts...
"The woke, international, progressive elite is fundamentally a hate group. They hate the US. They hate democracy .. Christianity .. Judaism .."
Jawdropping.
x.com/KevinRoberts...
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"The US was on the verge of major anti-corruption reform. Then Trump took office."
from Casey Michel
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
from Casey Michel
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Will Donald Trump make money laundering great again?
The US was on the verge of major anti-corruption reform. Then Trump took office.
www.motherjones.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"The US was on the verge of major anti-corruption reform. Then Trump took office."
from Casey Michel
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
from Casey Michel
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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.@OliverBullough 's opinion piece urges the U.K. to “step up where the U.S. is stepping back” in fighting corruption, including funding networks like OCCRP that do “indispensable journalistic work"
The US led the charge against global corruption. Now Trump is clearing the way for kleptocrats | Oliver Bullough
Britain used to solicit money that the US would not touch – but with oligarchs and fraudsters on the rise, it must now uphold the law, says author Oliver Bullough
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
.@OliverBullough 's opinion piece urges the U.K. to “step up where the U.S. is stepping back” in fighting corruption, including funding networks like OCCRP that do “indispensable journalistic work"
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⭐ EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join our small friendly team at @spotlightcorruption.org!
We're looking for someone to lead our work on defending UK democracy – pushing for reforms to:
👉 enhance public trust in govt &
👉 prevent foreign interference in UK politics.
📆 Deadline: Sunday 16 March
#CharityJob
We're looking for someone to lead our work on defending UK democracy – pushing for reforms to:
👉 enhance public trust in govt &
👉 prevent foreign interference in UK politics.
📆 Deadline: Sunday 16 March
#CharityJob
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Apply now for Senior policy and campaign lead on defending UK democracy. , £52,016 per year, find a career with meaning today
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February 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
⭐ EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join our small friendly team at @spotlightcorruption.org!
We're looking for someone to lead our work on defending UK democracy – pushing for reforms to:
👉 enhance public trust in govt &
👉 prevent foreign interference in UK politics.
📆 Deadline: Sunday 16 March
#CharityJob
We're looking for someone to lead our work on defending UK democracy – pushing for reforms to:
👉 enhance public trust in govt &
👉 prevent foreign interference in UK politics.
📆 Deadline: Sunday 16 March
#CharityJob
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Just endured every excruciating minute of this. With Trump sitting there, the kid wandering around, Musk gives a crash course in his theory of democracy that would embarrass a semi-literate stoner. These are fools in charge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAuT...
President Trump & Elon Musk in the Oval Office: Full Remarks
YouTube video by Bloomberg Podcasts
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Just endured every excruciating minute of this. With Trump sitting there, the kid wandering around, Musk gives a crash course in his theory of democracy that would embarrass a semi-literate stoner. These are fools in charge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAuT...
Just to keep up with what Musk is saying
February 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Just to keep up with what Musk is saying
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Director of People and Operations (Maternity Cover)
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February 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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I'm hearing a lot from the media NGO sector about the impact of USAID cuts. A lot of small investigative media organisations across the globe are facing imminent closure as the funding they've budget for has vanished overnight, and the funder community has no capacity to absorb the shock.
February 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I'm hearing a lot from the media NGO sector about the impact of USAID cuts. A lot of small investigative media organisations across the globe are facing imminent closure as the funding they've budget for has vanished overnight, and the funder community has no capacity to absorb the shock.
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Despite repeated promises from the British Virgin Islands to tackle corrosive corporate secrecy its latest proposals look like a smokescreen for continued secrecy.
@transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social explains…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/smokesc...
#AntiCorruption #DirtyMoney
@transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social explains…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/smokesc...
#AntiCorruption #DirtyMoney
A smokescreen for secrecy
Why the British Virgin Island’s corporate register reform plans fall flat
www.transparency.org.uk
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Despite repeated promises from the British Virgin Islands to tackle corrosive corporate secrecy its latest proposals look like a smokescreen for continued secrecy.
@transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social explains…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/smokesc...
#AntiCorruption #DirtyMoney
@transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social explains…
www.transparency.org.uk/news/smokesc...
#AntiCorruption #DirtyMoney
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In the old days (when I still used twitter), I had a weekly newsletter called Oligarchy, in which I looked at what was happening in the world of financial skulduggery. I took a break to write a book, but it's back this week!
Sign up this week if you'd like to get it.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In the old days (when I still used twitter), I had a weekly newsletter called Oligarchy, in which I looked at what was happening in the world of financial skulduggery. I took a break to write a book, but it's back this week!
Sign up this week if you'd like to get it.
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Sign up this week if you'd like to get it.
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After Tulip Siddiq's resignation, Emma Reynolds becomes Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
Torsten Bell is promoted to joint junior minister at Treasury and DWP.
Torsten Bell is promoted to joint junior minister at Treasury and DWP.
January 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
After Tulip Siddiq's resignation, Emma Reynolds becomes Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
Torsten Bell is promoted to joint junior minister at Treasury and DWP.
Torsten Bell is promoted to joint junior minister at Treasury and DWP.