Simplifying Complexity
Decoding the Panama Papers - Part 2
Apr 15, 2024
Brooke Harrington and Herbert Chang delve into their research on offshore finance, focusing on trust in wealth management and contrasting financial networks in democratic vs. authoritarian regimes. They discuss the power dynamics of high-profile clients and the importance of targeting professional wealth managers. The episode highlights the need to shift attitudes towards tax compliance and social responsibility for addressing wealth inequality.
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- Sanctioning wealth managers could disrupt offshore networks by targeting key facilitators.
- Motivations for offshore finance include asset protection, inheritance laws, and personal security concerns.
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Influence of Wealth Managers in Offshore Finance Networks
The research discusses the crucial role of wealth managers in the offshore finance system. It reveals that while wealthy individuals are the public face of the system, the real power lies with the wealth managers who manage their finances. It is highlighted that sanctioning these wealth managers could significantly disrupt the offshore networks, as they are the ones enabling and sustaining the system.
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