opaque arrangements
[oʊˈpeɪk əˈreɪndʒmənts]
noun phrasepl: opaque arrangements
arranjos opacos
1. Business or financial agreements that lack transparency, clarity, or public disclosure; dealings that are deliberately obscured or difficult to understand
The company's opaque arrangements with offshore subsidiaries raised concerns among investors.
Os arranjos opacos da empresa com subsidiárias offshore levantaram preocupações entre os investidores.
2. Organizational structures or agreements intentionally made unclear to avoid scrutiny or accountability
Regulators investigated the bank's opaque arrangements to prevent money laundering detection.
Os reguladores investigaram os arranjos opacos do banco para evitar a detecção de lavagem de dinheiro.
The term 'opaque arrangements' is particularly relevant in contemporary discussions of corporate scandals, government corruption, and financial regulation in both the United States and Brazil. It reflects growing concerns about accountability and transparency in business and public administration, with frequent usage in investigative journalism, legal proceedings, and regulatory discourse.
NYC Slang
shady deals; back-alley arrangements
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