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Welcome to the August edition of Registry Aware, your monthly roundup of news, insights, and innovation from the world of registers and digital government. In this issue, we profile a registry unicorn, reflect on a fantastic customer visit to the Pacific, and highlight major trends shaping the industry.

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The Registry People Profiles

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The Registry People Profile: Agnese Abelite

Driving Registry Innovation with Curiosity and Care

From Latvia to New Zealand, Agnese’s career has been guided by curiosity, leading her from reviewing financial statements as an assistant registrar to shaping global registry solutions on the supplier side. Now a Product Management Lead at Foster Moore, she leverages her insider knowledge and experience to improve registries globally.

In this profile, Agnese shares her journey and the importance of genuine human relationships in successful registries.

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Customer Roadshow: Vanuatu

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Enabling Economic Growth in Vanuatu

Our account director Sumit Poddar visited the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) in Port Vila. The team discussed the impact of the registry system and future opportunities for collaboration. Sumit witnessed VFSC’s commitment to economic growth and enablement and support to powerful initiatives bringing digital services to remote communities.

A warm thank you to VFSC for their partnership and hospitality.

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New Blog Post

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What Is a Secured Transactions Register and Why It Matters

Secured Transactions Registers (like PPSR/UCC) support economic growth by reducing risk, enabling lending, and safeguarding ownership. This blog explores how these registers fuel SME development and digital trust.

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🎙️Industry Talks

Justin Hygate: From Record-Keepers to Regulators

Registries are evolving from passive platforms to competent authorities. Justin Hygate explores how AML/CFT obligations, including FATF Recommendations 24 & 25, are redefining the register’s role and shaping the digital future.

 

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John Murray: Registers as Single Source of Truth

John Murray shares why registers are more than records, they are infrastructure. When accurate and connected, they enable law enforcement, reduce duplication, and build trust. Look out for our upcoming paper on registers as Single Sources of Truth.