Global headlines and a public reckoning: Ten years of the Panama Papers, part 3

Marking the tenth anniversary of the historic leak, investigative reporters and leading economic experts recount the mechanics and long-term legacy of the Panama Papers project. The investigation exposed how Panamanian service providers and international intermediaries helped global elites park untaxed or questionable wealth abroad. The public reckoning sparked major shifts in civil society awareness and drove intergovernmental bodies to mandate deeper financial transparency. The series highlights both the milestone achievements in public accountability and the stubborn regulatory gaps that persist ten years later.