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Aftershock: The global financial crisis

Last updated: 12 november, 2009 - 10:09 GMT

Chasing tax cheatsMoney and a British passport

It is estimated that tax cheats have amassed up to $11 trillion in bank accounts around the world. The G20 is meeting in Pittsburgh to discuss how to tackle the problem, but can they really stop the wealthy evaders?

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    • Aftershock poll

      How well has the financial crisis been handled?

    • The Day That Lehman Died

      Drama charting the collapse of one of the world's oldest investment banks.

    • Assignment

      What role did the business schools play in last year's financial crisis?

    • Newshour

      A special report from LA, where former gang members are now looking for jobs.

    • Global Business

      Peter Day finds out if now is a good time to start a bank.

    • Analysis

      What does it take to make bankers change their ways?

    • One Planet

      What developing nations are doing to help the poorest in the downturn.

    • Outlook

      A former Lehman employee explains why the collapse could have been prevented.

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      Programmes coming soon to the BBC World Service.

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