Computer scientists Dr Richard Clayton, Jie Han and Tyler Moore, from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, spent nine months collecting data from approximately 1,600 on-line Ponzi schemes whose tunrover was collectively about $6 million per month. This is what they found.

An independent offshore fund director and a professional liquidator, each 'represented' by an attorney, argue the pros and cons of whether Offshore Financial Centers protect independent directors too much at the expense of creditors.

Historically, Brazil’s legal system has been challenged by corruption. Improvements are being made. The rule of law is being strengthened as this nation of over 203 million people, with the world's 8th largest economy, matures. Developments in Brazilian bankruptcy extension law, international cooperation in trans-border insolvency and criminal cases, and third party funding of fraud and asset recovery claims are on the move in São Paulo and beyond.

An analysis of how big U. S. corporations like Google reduce tax liabilities and maximize profits by booking earnings offshore.

Recent developments concerning the vulnerability of offshore trusts.

Two US tax attorneys will explain the impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on foreign financial institutions and their individual customers.

This presentation explores the use of segregated accounts companies and the emergence of Incorporated Segregated Accounts Company legislation in the offshore world.

Learn about the various standards and statutes out there and join in the discussion to generate some practical ideas and policy initiatives to help the identification process.

A panel of distinguished international fraud fighters will give their insights on how Offshore Financial Centers are being used by corrupt actors and what is being done to stop them. 

This session will explore the major issues that will affect the future of structured finance, both financial and regulatory.

Investigators who are experienced in conducting investigations and gathering intelligence in Offshore Financial Centers discuss their trade.

This session will look at the use of offshore companies (particularly BVI, Cayman, Bermuda and Jersey companies) for IPOs on international stock exchanges - from the initial planning stages to actual listing.

What happened when an Australia professor tried to set up anonymous shell companies and bank accounts in onshore and offshore jurisdictions and what did a Reuters investigative reporter find when he looked at how shell companies are used to commit serious financial crime?