The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire |: Documentary Film

💡 The "Spider's Web" represents a shift from imperial might to financial stealth, where the sun never sets on British bank accounts.

(e.g., Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands). The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire | Documentary Film

As the British Empire collapsed after WWII, financial interests in London pivoted. Instead of governing land, they began governing . They created a "second empire" comprised of: Crown Dependencies (e.g., Jersey, Guernsey). 💡 The "Spider's Web" represents a shift from

It highlights how legal structures like trusts are used to obscure the true ownership of assets. The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire | Documentary Film