This past week has seen the release of still another blockbuster look at the world’s super rich. This one — now known the world over by the simple shorthand of the “Pandora Papers” — has come courtesy of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The group worked with news organizations from 117 nations to analyze over 11.9 million documents leaked out of 14 offshore financial firms. What those firms all have in common: They provide confidential “administrative services” for financial pros who specialize in concealing the wealth of the world’s deepest pockets. More
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