EU breakthrough in the fight against money laundering

On 15 December 2017, the European Union (EU) took action to increase the transparency of companies through a public register of beneficial ownership. This breakthrough will allow the public to see who ultimately controls shell companies and other opaque structures which is a critical step to prevent and detect corruption, tax evasion and money laundering.

European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the European Commission’s proposal to further strengthen EU rules on anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing. A key aim of this revision of the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive is to increase transparency on who really owns companies and trusts by establishing beneficial ownership registers.

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TINZ Submission Shewan Inquiry

TINZ submission to the Shewan Inquiry calling on the government to widen the terms of reference to protect New Zealand’s reputation and future proof our laws following the release of the “Panama papers”.

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2013

NEW ZEALAND TOPS 2013 GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX

For 2013 Denmark and New Zealand tie for first place in Transparency International’s annual Global Corruption Perceptions Index due to perceptions that their public sectors have the lowest levels of corruption.

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No Complacency for Corruption on Anniversary of 100 Years of Public Service Act TINZ PR 2013

TINZ Press Release 1 April 2013: The New Zealand public sector has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the least corrupt in the world. On the day of its 100th Anniversary, Transparency International (New Zealand) warns that there is no room for complacency in the quest towards higher standards of governance.

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Tinz 2013 Integrity Plus National Integrity System Assessment

TINZ 2013 Integrity Plus National Integrity System Assessment Transparency International is undertaking New Zealand’s second National Integrity System Assessment. This study to be completed late next year is designed to be more comprehensive, more consultative and more effective than its first NIS published 10 years ago. It will proceed beyond a strict assessment into an {read more…}

Corruption has many faces

We should not kid ourselves New Zealand is above serious political scandal. “Our failure to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption is an embarrassment.” Anthony Hubbard, Sunday Star-Times. 25 March 2012

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As Good As We Are Perceived 2010 Media Release

Transparency International New Zealand study raises concerns about the performance of many of New Zealand’s major companies.

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