Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty money | The Economist
Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.
00:00 - Welcome to Londongrad
01:07 - Londongrad by design: a history
04:28 - How does British law help money laundering?
06:57 - How dirty money is hidden in property
09:26 - Why Britain's anti-corruption efforts fall short
10:49 - Does oligarch money actually benefit Britain?
12:08 - How can Britain get it right?
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