Britain transformed from a colonial power to a global financial power after the demise of its empire. The City of London created a network of offshore secrecy jurisdictions to capture wealth from around the world and hide it behind complex financial structures in offshore islands. Today, Britain and its offshore jurisdictions are the largest players in international finance, with up to half of global offshore wealth potentially hidden there.
The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire
The film chronicles the UK's remarkable transformation from a dominant world power to a global financial hub, shedding light on the complex processes and key players that facilitated this shift.
