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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. Stay informed. Stay ahead. Stay Registry Aware®.
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The Registry People Profiles |
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The Registry People Profile: Agnese AbeliteDriving 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 VanuatuOur 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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What Is a Secured Transactions Register and Why It MattersSecured 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 TalksJustin 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.
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👉 Discover how the Registry Capability Maturity Model (RCMM) empowers government agencies to assess and improve the performance of their registries. With a focus on capability levels, transformation planning, and continuous improvement, this white paper offers a practical guide for modernising registry operations. Check out our Registry Capability Maturity Model white paper 📖
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Solution Spotlight: Secured Transactions RegisterAre you safeguarding your economy with a modern secured transactions register? |
Modernization starts with a conversation. |
Foster Moore Culture
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Free Resources
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Registry News WeeklyEvery week, we bring you the most important developments, regulatory changes, and industry insights affecting registries across the globe. Curious about what’s been happening this week? Visit the Registry News Weekly website to catch up on the latest stories shaping the future of the registry world. |
![]() August 25Global Trends in Registries: Oversight, Innovation, and Compliance in Focus |
![]() August 18Governments Responding to Challenges in Transparency, Compliance, and Digital Innovation |
![]() August 11Registry Reforms, Leadership Changes, and Compliance Developments |
![]() Digital IDs, Registry Reform, and Governance on the Global Agenda |
And don’t forget – if you have news from your registry that you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! |
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