Daily Corruption News from Transparency International - 13 May 2016

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13 May 2016
There will be no Daily Corruption News on Monday, 16 May 2016. The next edition will be published on 17 May 2016.
Today's top story
UK: Super-rich may quit London homes under new anti-corruption rules
The Guardian
Super-rich international investors in London property are likely to sell off some of their mansions and penthouses after the introduction of anti-corruption rules cracking down on offshore secrecy, a leading estate agent has said.

More news
Global: Por qué América Latina puede ser un ejemplo anticorrupción para el mundo (Why Latin America could be an anti-corruption example for the world)
BBC Mundo (TI mention)
Global: Dick Pound promises IOC will not hinder Tokyo 2020 corruption inquiry
The Guardian
Bulgaria: Bulgaria's anti-graft draft law fails to make it past committee
Novinite
China: Former top Chinese official indicted on corruption charges
Los Angeles Times
Honduras: Transparencia Internacional pide protección a depuradores policiales (Transparency International calls for protection of those who work to clean-up the police force)
La Prensa (TI mention)
Uganda: Walkout over court comments mars Uganda president's inauguration
Reuters

Blogs and opinion

News from Transparency International
On the blog: U.S. response to the Panama Papers: A step in the right direction but more action is needed
Feature: The Anti-Corruption Summit: Now the hard work begins

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