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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 14h
FCA Annual Public Meeting: tomorrow (6 Oct), Edinburgh. Register to put questions to the Chair, CEO & Board, in person or online. Hold the regulator to account. fca.cventevents.com/event/a50bf5...
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Summary - Annual Public Meeting 2026
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📚 TTF's Book of the Week: "The Million Pound Swindle" by Kate Snell The true story of a care home owner who conned the elderly out of millions, with help from corrupt professionals, and a look at what more must be done to protect the vulnerable. www.amazon.co.uk/Million-Poun...
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The Million Pound Swindle: The Fraudster Who Exploited Britain's Care System: Amazon.co.uk: Snell, Kate: 9781408723432: Books
Buy The Million Pound Swindle: The Fraudster Who Exploited Britain's Care System by Snell, Kate (ISBN: 9781408723432) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📢 New consultation response: TTF has responded to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on swifter, simpler competition redress, regulatory appeals and enforcement. Read it here: transparencytaskforce.org/wp-content/u... Thanks to all who helped! 🙏
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
1/4 We are deeply saddened to share that Simon Andriesz, a valued member of our community, passed away last week. After 35 years in the securities industry, Simon became a whistleblower. His disclosures were later validated in part by the CFTC and HMRC. 🧵
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Facing court without a lawyer? Join our 4th Litigants in Person session with Edward Romain of Blind Justice UK on 13 October, 6pm BST. Edward will explore the reality of representing yourself in court. Free on Zoom: transparencytaskforce.org/litigants-in...
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Litigants in Person: Alone in Court – The Reality of Facing the Justice System Without a Lawyer - Transparency Task Force
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 13th October 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why Y...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🎙️ New podcast: The Worst Memo in American History Corporate money in politics feels normal, but it started with the 1971 Powell memo, written for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Listen: robertreich.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
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The worst memo in American history
It came from Lewis Powell
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
1/2 📰 Latest from FinCrime Central 🔹 FCA finds 238,396 suspected money mules offboarded in 2025 fincrimecentral.com/fca-money-mo... 🔹 UK freezes £53 million London townhouse linked to sanctions fincrimecentral.com/uk-53m-londo...
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FCA Finds 238,396 Suspected Money Mules Offboarded in 2025 - Fincrime Central
An FCA survey found that 35 financial firms offboarded 238,396 customers suspected of money mule activity in 2025. Its separate analysis of fraud cases found that proceeds were commonly cashed out aft...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📚 TTF's Book of the Week: "Smoke & Mirrors" by Byron Jenkins. A wide-ranging look at history, power & the stories we're taught to accept — from ancient civilisations to banking & modern institutions. Question everything. Trust only what you verify. 📖 Order on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Smoke-Mirror...
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Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join the Good Business Matters Mass Lobby of Parliament, Wed 21 Oct. Meet your MP, call for stronger laws on corporate accountability for harms to people & planet. No experience needed — can't reach London? Meet your MP locally instead. Sign up: goodbusinessmatters.org/masslobby
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Act Now — Good Business Matters
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📽️ They Stole the World's Wealth: Judge Exposes the Financial Conspiracy With Proof! 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rcb...
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They Stole the World's Wealth: Judge Exposes the Financial Conspiracy With Proof!
YouTube video by Rich Does More
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NAO Regulation Webinar 2026: Regulating to Deliver Better Consumer Outcomes. Speakers from the FCA, Gambling Commission and ORR, chaired by the NAO's Anita Shah. Free to attend. Book: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/09b6ec...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗞️ Former Swiss bank lobby chief convicted of bribery and money laundering 👇 www.ft.com/content/7008...
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Former Swiss bank lobby chief convicted of bribery and money laundering
Pierre Mirabaud given two-year suspended jail sentence by Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court over payments to Kuwaiti official
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEW REPORT: Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic & Living Lab, 2026 Annual Report. Free legal advice for investors who can't afford a lawyer, plus anonymized data for research. Report: transparencytaskforce.org/wp-content/u… Clinic: yorku.ca/osgoode/ipc/
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
FCA Annual Public Meeting: 6 Oct 2026, Edinburgh. Q&A with the Chair, CEO, Execs & Board on the 2025/26 Annual Report. Register (in person/online) to submit questions Register: fca.cventevents.com/event/a50bf5… Info: www.fca.org.uk/news/news-stories/fc…
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Summary - Annual Public Meeting 2026
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🗞️ Whistleblowing reform: what has actually changed since the promises 👇 legallens.org.uk/whistleblowi... Thank you to John Barwell for producing this article.
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Whistleblowing reform: what has actually changed since the promises – Legal Lens
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📺 We have just uploaded the recording of the event we ran on Tuesday, entitled: “Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap” You can watch the recording here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Xl...
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Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap
YouTube video by TTF TV
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
UPCOMING EVENT: “Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap” Book your free place: transparencytaskforce.org/holding-busi...
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Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap - Transparency Task Force
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 22nd September 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Latest from FinCrime Central founder Fred Kahn: UK AML and asset recovery strategy, BSP's draft merchant payment controls, Singapore's sweep of 254 suspected scammers and mules, and VTB sanctioned over Iranian flows. #AML #FinCrime fincrimecentral.com
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Latest AML/CFT News and Updates on FinCrime Central
Today's latest Fincrime news. Everything you need to know about AML/CFT, regulation, enforcement, compliance practice, fraud, and vendor updates
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New PPI research: women aged 55-59 have around half (54%) the pension wealth of men the same age. #GenderPensionGap #PensionsAwarenessWeek www.pensionspolicyinstitute.org.uk/research-lib...
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Gender Pension Gap: The Underpensioned 2026 | PPI
The PPI's latest research, launched during Pensions Awareness Week, examines the gender pension gap, women's pension wealth, retirement outcomes and inequality
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📚 TTF's Book of the Week: "Alone in Court" by Edward Romain — what happens when ordinary people face the justice system without a lawyer. Drawing on real Blind Justice UK case files. Lord Smith calls it "enormously valuable & long overdue." 📖 Pre-order: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HJ7QLWM5
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Amazon.co.uk
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🏛️ Treasury Committee: The Work of HM Revenue and Customs — held Weds 9th September. Witnesses included HMRC's Chief Executive John-Paul Marks CB, Jonathan Athow, Penny Ciniewicz and Carol Bristow CB. ▶️ Watch on Parliament TV catch-up: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1/2 🏛️ Baroness Bennett on financial crime in the House of Lords, during debate on the Financial Services and Markets Bill — including the UK's readiness for the 2027 FATF mutual evaluation. ▶️ Watch the clip: x.com/natalieben/s...
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Natalie Bennett (@natalieben) on X
#Corruption #Fraud #Security
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1/2 📢 FCA Annual Public Meeting — 6 Oct 2026, Edinburgh. Discussion of the FCA's Annual Report 2025/26 + Q&A with the Chair, CEO & Board. Register (in person/online): fca.cventevents.com/event/a50bf5... Come along, submit questions! 🗳️
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Summary - Annual Public Meeting 2026
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📺 We have just uploaded the recording of the event we ran on Tuesday, entitled: “How Long Does Justice Remember?” The speaker was: Edward Romain, ACILEX, CEO & Founder, Blind Justice UK You can watch the recording here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQAO...
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How Long Does Justice Remember
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
UPCOMING EVENT: “Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap” Book your free place: transparencytaskforce.org/holding-busi...
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Holding Business to Account: Human Rights, Environmental Harm and the UK’s Regulatory Gap - Transparency Task Force
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 22nd September 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🗞️ The Parliament Politics Magazine: Issue #57 Your essential look at Westminster, Whitehall and beyond — politics, policy and the stories shaping the UK, straight from the people closest to it. You can access the online magazine here 👇 docs.google.com/viewerng/vie...
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57th-Issue-of-Parliament-Politics.pdf
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🗞️ Steve Conley blog: When the Establishment Gives the Prime Minister His Orders 👇 academyoflifeplanning.blog/2026/09/03/w...
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When the Establishment Gives the Prime Minister His Orders
Britain does need growth. But we may have spent too long asking the wrong people what growth means. Something revealing happened this week. Britain had a new Prime Minister. And almost immediately,…
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📚 Book of the Week: "Famous Frauds & Financial Failures" by W. William Woods 10 of the most notorious hedge fund collapses & Ponzi schemes — Madoff, SBF & more compared side by side for the first time, with 20 key lessons for investors. Greed meets Wall Street. 👇 www.amazon.co.uk/FAMOUS-FRAUD...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 Articles from Spotlight on Corruption's Kamila Kingstone: 📝 Lobbying review: an opportunity not to be missed www.spotlightcorruption.org/lobbying-rev... 📝 Levelling the playing field www.spotlightcorruption.org/report/level... More: www.spotlightcorruption.org
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 Lords debated the Financial Services and Markets Bill – Report Stage (Day 1 & 2) on 7 & 9 Sept. 🎥 Day 1: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... 🎥 Day 2: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... 📰 Recap: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🗞️ How to stop making scams so easy 👇 www.thetimes.com/business/com...
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How to stop making scams so easy
The government should listen to the Financial Conduct Authority’s call for a change to the rules on so-called ‘sophisticated’ investors
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📺 We have just uploaded the recording of the event we ran on Tuesday, entitled: "The UK’s Dirty Money Problem" The speaker was: * Jesse Griffiths, CEO & Founder, Finance Innovation Lab You can watch the recording here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?si=HbT...
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The UKs Dirty Money Problem
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
1/3❗ Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme: "Changing the narrative on suicide" — replacing silence with honest, compassionate conversation. Check in on someone you care about today. Hope is real, and help exists. 🔗 who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day
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World Suicide Prevention Day
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📚 TTF's Book of the Week: "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel Sunday Times #1 Bestseller, 10M+ copies sold. 19 short stories on the strange ways we really think about money — behaviour over formulas. Order here: www.amazon.co.uk/Psychology-M...
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The Psychology of Money: The transformative multimillion-copy personal finance bestseller: Amazon.co.uk: Housel, Morgan: 9780857197689: Books
Buy The Psychology of Money: The transformative multimillion-copy personal finance bestseller Main Market by Housel, Morgan (ISBN: 9780857197689) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Financial Services Regulation Committee took oral evidence on consumer insurance market regulation (Wed 2 Sept). Witnesses: J. Dipple-Johnstone & R. Lam (Financial Ombudsman Service), D. Geale & C. Knight (FCA). Catch up here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Parliamentlive.tv
Financial Services Regulation Committee
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📣UPCOMING EVENT: “How Long Does Justice Remember?” 📆Tuesday 15th September, 6–7pm BST Edward Romain of Blind Justice UK, explores what happens when decisions about complaints and professional misconduct disappear from the public record. Free to attend: transparencytaskforce.org/how-long-doe...
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How Long Does Justice Remember? - Transparency Task Force
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 15th September 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗞️ Latest news from Fincrime Central ● AUSTRAC launches Western Union AML investigation in Australia 👇 fincrimecentral.com/austrac-west... ● Maryland union leader convicted on eight money laundering accounts 👇 fincrimecentral.com/union-leader...
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AUSTRAC Launches Western Union AML Investigation in Australia - Fincrime Central
The Western Union AML investigation examines payment channels, transaction monitoring and governance as AUSTRAC assesses financial crime controls in Australia.
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📣Don't miss tomorrow's free TTF event: "The UK's Dirty Money Problem", 8th September 6PM-7PM on Zoom. We'll be discussing @thefinancelab.bsky.social's report on the UK's dirty money problem, with Jesse Griffiths. Click here for details: transparencytaskforce.org/the-uks-dirt...
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“The UK’s Dirty Money Problem” - Transparency Task Force
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WhenTuesday 8th September 2026, 6:00PM-7:00PM UK time WhereOnline via Zoom. FormatThere'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate. Why ...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📺 House of Lords meeting: Public Office (Accountability) bill (second reading) 📽️ You can watch the meeting on Parliament TV catch up here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... ✒️ You can also access the Hansard transcript of the meeting here: hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-0...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🗞️ Boss of City regulator accused of threatening consumer group over £9.1bn car loan scheme 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Boss of City regulator accused of threatening consumer group over £9.1bn car loan scheme
FCA chief, Nikhil Rathi, warned of ‘adverse consequences’ if challenge made to settlement, court filings allege
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🗞️ ‘I am still extremely angry’: the Woodford collapse continues to confound investors 👇 archive.is/XhTxa#select...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🗳️ 1,500+ people have already had their say on whether the City of London Corporation should stay, be reformed, or be abolished — led by Natalie Bennett for the APPG on Investment Fraud & Fairer Financial Services. Anonymous survey. Have you responded yet? 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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The City of London Corporation Governance and Accountability Survey
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services is keen to get your views on transparency, fairness, and democratic accountability within the City of London Corpora...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
⚠️ Stay ahead of scammers: Which? shares free weekly Scam Alerts on the latest scams trending each month. 500,000+ subscribers. In 5 years, it's helped people avoid almost £5.5m in scam losses. Spotted a scam? Report it via their scam sharer tool. 🔗 www.which.co.uk/news/article...
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The latest scam alerts from Which? - Which?
The scams you need to know about this month, including O2 cold calls and a scam Aldi website.
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌍HRF's 2026 Tyranny Tracker finds 75% of the world 6.1 billion people lived under authoritarian rule in 2025. MENA: 98% authoritarian. Africa: 91%. Asia-Pacific: 87%. Europe/Central Asia: 62% democratic. Americas: 93% democratic. 🔗 tyrannytracker.org 📘 transparencytaskforce.org/wp-content/u...
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Home - Tyranny Tracker
Full Map Home Created by Supported by Country Name Classification Democratic Click to learn more 0 live under democratic systems today. Hybrid Authoritarian Click to learn more 0 live under hybrid aut...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📚 TTF's Book of the Week: "Frail Professionalism?" by Richard Moorhead — on how lawyers contributed to the Post Office Scandal, and the deeper ethics challenges facing the profession. Free PDF now, hard copy from Sept. 📥 www.cambridge.org/core/service...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🎙️ Behind the Money: The 1720 South Sea Bubble crash shattered fortunes and Britain's financial credibility. Robert Walpole stepped in to fix it — and became the UK's first de facto PM. @robinwigglesworth and Gillian Tett talk to MIT's Thomas Levenson. 🎧 podfollow.com/behind-the-m...
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Behind the Money with the Financial Times: The financial crash that created Britain’s first prime minister
When the South Sea Bubble burst in 1720, it wiped out fortunes and plunged Britain into its first great stock market crisis. The collapse of the South Sea Company, a government-backed scheme that p...
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
1/2 🗞️ Latest articles from Fincrime Central ● AML red flag series #14: Detecting abuse in charities and non profits 👇 fincrimecentral.com/aml-red-flag... ● AML red flag series #13: Hidden risks in retail banking activity 👇 fincrimecentral.com/aml-red-flag...
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AML Red Flag Series #14: Detecting Abuse in Charities and Non-Profits - Fincrime Central
A practical guide to charity AML red flags, non-profit financial crime risk and humanitarian aid diversion without obstructing legitimate relief.
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
1/3 🎖️ Tenacious Campaigner award! We are very pleased to mention that Andy Agathangelou has won an award! He has won a “Tenacious Campaigner” award, from Changing Ideas. 🗣️ Andy says: “I’m flattered and humbled to have been given this award. Changing Ideas has a slogan:
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📚 Book of the Week: "The Common Good Economy" by Mariana Mazzucato Our economic system is broken — inequality, climate crisis, crumbling trust. Mazzucato offers a "common good compass" for building an economy that works for everyone, not patching one that doesn't. www.amazon.co.uk/Common-Good-...
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The Common Good Economy: A New Compass: Amazon.co.uk: Mazzucato, Mariana: 9780241722244: Books
Buy The Common Good Economy: A New Compass by Mazzucato, Mariana (ISBN: 9780241722244) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Transparency Task Force @transparencytf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
✈️ We tracked the private jets your insurance premium paid for. Insurers blame rising costs on "risk" — but they're keeping more of your premium than ever, and posted record profits last year. Here's where the money actually went 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr9T...
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We Uncovered Where Your Insurance Payments Are Really Going
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