Environmental Crimes Newsletter: Summer 2026
Read the latest edition of FACT’s biannual Environmental Crimes Newsletter, a round-up of recent news regarding efforts to combat environmental crimes and the dirty money associated with them.
FACT Names Coalition Co-Directors, U.S. Multinationals Release First Country-by-Country Tax Reports – Just the FACTs 7/9/2026
In this month’s edition of Just the FACTs, Erica Hanichak and Zorka Milin are named FACT co-directors, Microsoft and other major multinationals release their first EU international tax reports, Julia Yansura contributes to hard-hitting reporting on Ecuadorian gold, and more.
It’s Always Been About Who Gets What and Why
Read the farewell blog from outgoing FACT executive director Ian Gary, who reflects on his decades-long career in international social justice advocacy, and looks toward a brighter future where democracy is better able to deliver for people and hold powerful actors accountable.
New Leadership Team to Helm FACT Coalition’s Work To Combat U.S. Financial Secrecy and Offshore Tax Avoidance
FACT is pleased to announce the appointment of Zorka Milin and Erica Hanichak as co-directors following the departure of executive director Ian Gary.
New York Times Spotlights Offshore Profit Shifting, Federal Watchdog Details Vulnerabilities From Shell Companies – Just the FACTs 6/5/2026
In this month’s edition of Just the FACTs, New York Times analysis shows widespread use of tax havens by major multinationals, the GAO releases a new report on risks from anonymous shell companies, and Senators Warren and Wyden call on Treasury to act to keep dirty gold out of the U.S. Mint.
Briefing Paper: 34 Civil Society Organizations Offer Policy Recommendations on Illicit Gold Ahead of UK Summit
Read the new briefing paper prepared by FACT and 33 other non-governmental organizations ahead of this summer’s UK Illicit Finance Summit, with recommendations for both UK-level and global reforms necessary to tackle the growing threats associated with the illicit gold trade.