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Special independent investigating body report on the issuance of Private Use Permits (PUPS)

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Opaque structure of horsemeat company shows need for company reform

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Poverty, corruption and anonymous companies: How hidden company ownership fuels corruption and hinders the fight against poverty

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Anonymous UK company owned Viktor Yanukovych’s presidential palace compound

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Anonymous companies protect corrupt individuals – from notorious drug cartel leaders to nefarious arms dealers – behind a shroud of mystery that makes it almost impossible to find and hold them responsible. But anti-corruption activist Charmian Gooch hopes to change all that. At TED2014, she shares her brave TED Prize wish: to know who owns and controls companies, to change the law, and to launch a new era of openness in business.

Charmian Gooch: My wish: To launch a new era of openness in business

My wish: To launch a new era of openness in business

Exploring how anonymous companies fuel global corruption, from tax evasion to funding conflict, hindering accountability.

A call to action for global transparency in business ownership to dismantle the shadowy structures enabling unethical practices.

Unmasking the secrecy: Annually, anonymous companies deprive nations of over a billion dollars, necessitating transparent ownership.