Key Updates from the Global Registry World
This week’s Registry News brings you the latest changes and developments from across the globe in the registry world. From leadership changes and new transparency initiatives to technological upgrades and legislative reforms, the registry landscape is evolving rapidly. Here’s a closer look at the top stories:
Here’s a roundup of the top stories:
- UK: Number of Registered UK Companies Shrinks for the First Time Since 2012
For the first time in over a decade, the number of registered companies in the UK has seen a decline, signaling a shift in the business environment. Read more - Maldives: Mariyam Shamma Ismail Appointed as New Registrar of Companies
Mariyam Shamma Ismail has been appointed as the new Registrar of Companies in the Maldives, replacing the previous long-serving registrar. Read more - Canada: Public Transparency Register for B.C. Companies Expected by Summer 2025
The Canadian government is set to introduce a public transparency register for B.C. companies, aiming to enhance corporate transparency and improve access to company data. Read more - Ghana: Maame Samma Peprah Appointed Registrar of Companies
Maame Samma Peprah, a lecturer at GIMPA Law School, has been appointed as Ghana’s new Registrar of Companies, bringing a fresh perspective to the role. Read more - Zambia: Celebrating Amendments to Companies Act and Beneficial Ownership Bill
Zambia celebrates recent amendments to its Companies Act and the introduction of the beneficial ownership bill, strengthening the country’s business registration framework and enhancing transparency. Read more - Ireland: Irish Trust Registration System Goes Live
Ireland’s trust registration system is now live, marking a significant step in improving business registration processes and transparency. Read more - United Kingdom: FRC Launches Public Beta of Digital Tool for Company Data Access
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a public beta of a new digital tool to transform access to company data. Read more - Caribbean: Analysis of Beneficial Ownership in British Overseas Territories
A new report analyzes beneficial ownership transparency in the British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, examining how these territories handle corporate ownership data. Read more - New Zealand: Failing to Register Firearms Has Consequences
New Zealand has emphasized the importance of firearm registration, warning that failing to comply with regulations will result in consequences. Read more - United States: Sens. Whitehouse and Grassley Challenge Non-Enforcement of CTA
Senators Whitehouse and Grassley have sent a bipartisan letter to the Treasury, challenging the administration’s decision not to enforce the Corporate Transparency Act. Read more - Isle of Man: Companies Register Update Planned for Spring 2025
The Isle of Man is set to update its Companies Register in spring 2025, as part of efforts to digitize and improve accessibility to business information. Read more - Australia: AFSA’s Report Shows $450 Billion in PPSR Registrations
AFSA’s latest report highlights the enormous value of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), showing up to $450 billion in registrations. Read more
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