Paradise Papers spur debate on tax avoidance

November 06 2017

Sunday’s release of a new slew of offshore tax machinations by high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies, compiled by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, draws renewed attention to the role of intermediaries in designing and promoting cross-border tax schemes.

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