According to a report from Washington-based nonprofit watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) the campaign contributions by 48 high-frequency trading firms have skyrocketed 673 percent since 2008,

These traders contributed $16.1 million during the 2012 election cycle, up from just $2.1 million in 2008. That’s not including the 93 percent spike in funds spent on lobbying Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since the recession.

The report exemplifies risk of pressure lobbying on politics and raises the question of the distinction between lobbying, bribery and corruption…CREW Lobby Report 

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W-T-W explores issues effecting women and finance. Corruption is a major problem, particularly for women and their children, as trillions of dollars of public funds are drained by corrupt practices around the world.

Corruption disproportionately effects women and children.  By diverting money legitimately owed to governments, local and national, the public good is diminished.   Honor women who stand up and fight for their children’s education and general well-being.

W-T-W wants to encourage women networks around the world to Honor Roll women who fight corruption.

When people hear you blowing the whistle, they balk.  They make life tough. So those who stand up, stand out and fight for what’s right should be honored.

A woman’s intuition is her strongest tool.  If you sense something, probe.
WOMEN INTEGRITY AWARDS

How can women work against corruption?
If you see something, say something!

The sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world, not merely for the size of the operation and ease with which it was carried out, but also for the threat that more such thefts may be in store…article
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The independent investigative website Cobrapost accused as many as 23 public and private sector banks and insurance companies of “running a nation-wide money laundering racket, blatantly violating laws of the land”. The second sting operation alleged that the irregularities in India’s financial institutions is a systemic problem….Coprapost

According to Coprapost, the sting operations have revealed violation of several provisions of the Income Tax Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, KYC norms, the Banking Act, said Bahal.

Those named in the expose include SBI, LIC, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Reliance Life, Tata AIA, Yes Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IDBI Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank, Corporation Bank, Allahabad Bank, Central Bank of India, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Federal Bank, DCB Bank and Birla Sun Life.

3 May 2013 – Each week a journalist loses his or her life for bringing news and information to the public’s attention and securing the safety of those individuals working in the media is an urgent matter. The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day, “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media”, highlights the need for action to uphold the right of journalists to carry out their vital work….article