Financial Shenanigans Hiding in Plain Sight

Financial shenanigans are often hiding in plain sight. But where and how should you look? In this session we will review a series of case studies – such as Greensill Capital, NMC Health and others – showing practical examples of how public records and open source investigation tools have proved to be the keys to uncovering corporate wrongdoing. With some governments curtailing access to beneficial ownership information in registries we will also look at a few ways around the restrictions.

27 June 2025 – Financial Shenanigans Hiding in Plain Sight

12:30–13:30

Cynthia O’Murchu

Cynthia O'Murchu is an investigative reporter at the Financial Times focusing on financial wrongdoing and corporate fraud. Her work focuses on unravelling complex financial money flows, often using public records and open source methods.

27 June 2025 12.30–13.30

Location: PSH 326

Case study

All levels

Financial

27 June 2025

Understanding Company Accounts 1-4

This mini course taught by a journalist-friendly forensic accountant will show you how to understand company accounts and get beyond the corporate PR spin. The emphasis will be on teaching practical skills rather than a series of lectures.

26 June 2025

Companies House as a Tool for Investigative Journalism

This session will focus on how to find information on Companies House, how to use its search tools to find meaningful data and how to interpret the information you come across. Companies House isn't a tool designed to be used by journalists, therefore, when used that way, it's important to look out for the relevant bits while being aware of potentially misleading or even false information.