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Jul 17, 2018

Leading Republican Senator joins call for Ross ethics probe

The Senate Commerce Committee chair has become the first Republican to join calls for an investigation of Ross’ finances and ethics disclosures.

Jun 18, 2018

Ross shorted Russian-linked shipping company ahead of Paradise Papers

The U.S. Commerce Secretary shorted stock in Navigator Holdings just days after reporters informed him they were about to reveal his holdings in the firm.

May 18, 2018

Chronicling how Wilbur Ross’s cookie crumbles

The hope was Wilbur Ross would solve a puzzle for this ICIJ reporter. He left little the wiser but with the image of a cookie imprinted forever in his mind.

Feb 05, 2018

The U.S. list of wealthy Russians and our offshore investigations

The U.S. released its controversial (and unoriginal) public list of Russian oligarchs. We’ve seen many of them before – offshore.

Dec 27, 2017

The ‘Paradise Papers’ and the Long Twilight Struggle Against Offshore Secrecy

A new mass data leak, this time from an elite law firm with elite clients, shows how deeply offshoring is embedded in the global financial system.

Dec 23, 2017

Questions Remain Over Ross’ Disclosure As He Confirms Divestment

The U.S. Commerce Secretary has sold his stake in a shipping firm with Russian ties, but did he disclose enough information prior to his appointment?

Nov 16, 2017

Senators Call For Investigation As Ross Confirms Plan To Sell Stake In Russia-linked Company

The Commerce Secretary confirmed he will divest his stake in shipping firm Navigator Holdings, as a group of Democratic senators formally requested an investigation into Ross’ financial holdings.

Nov 08, 2017

Congress Members Call For Action In US After Paradise Papers

Bernie Sanders called yesterday for the U.S. Senate to investigate offshore tax evasion, adding to the growing voices in Congress pushing for action.

Nov 07, 2017

Paradise Papers: The world reacts to Ross, Queen, global revelations

Political leaders and tax-justice advocates are raising new calls for legislative reforms and official inquiries in the wake of of the Paradise Papers.

Nov 06, 2017

Ross May Give Up Stake in Firm with Russia Ties

The U.S. Commerce Secretary said he would “probably not” keep his stake in a shipping company that does business with Putin's allies, as Democrats call for an investigation.