Global Shifts in Registry Oversight: Reforms, Record Highs, and Real-Time Challenges
This week’s registry roundup highlights growing pressure on governments to strengthen oversight, improve compliance technology, and expand public access. From digital transformation to regulatory crackdowns, the registry world is in constant motion.
Here are the top developments:
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Singapore: Convicted money launderers may be barred from directorships
New proposal aims to strengthen corporate governance protections.
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United Kingdom: New national risk assessment on financial crime
Treasury releases updated report on money laundering and terrorism financing threats.
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Mozambique: Joins Egmont Group, the global Financial Intelligence Unit network
Strengthening its ability to combat money laundering and related crimes.
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Thailand: Mandatory online registration for companies by August
Government enforces single-window registration to streamline processes.
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Hong Kong: Company register reaches record high
Nearly 1.5 million entities now registered, with over 84,000 added in 2025 so far.
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Sri Lanka: Registrar of Companies website crashes for over five days
Prolonged downtime disrupts digital registry access nationwide.
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China: Festival-goers can register marriages on-site
A unique push for personalised service sees Chinese registrars engaging couples mid-concert.
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United States: Montana targets new business registration record
Over 6,200 businesses registered in June alone.
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Ireland: Thousands face involuntary strike-off
New enforcement powers used against companies without directors or beneficial ownership info.
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United Kingdom: 1 in 5 firms changed addresses ahead of Companies House reforms
Corporate migration highlights impact of upcoming registry overhaul.
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Hong Kong: Commercial and government data sharing expands
HKMA and Land Registry partner to promote secure open data integration.
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Australia: Anti-money laundering training begins in Canberra
Agents and developers prepare for new AUSTRAC regulations.
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France: Foreign influence register delayed
Implementation of the new law postponed beyond the original July deadline.
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United Kingdom: 11,500 companies struck off Companies House register
Major clean-up targets suspicious corporate activity.
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Canada: Lobbyist registration threshold slashed
New 8-hour rule replaces the previous monthly threshold, expanding oversight.
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Australia: ASIC fines license holders for adviser registration breaches
Enforcement continues on adviser registration requirements.
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United Kingdom: Proposal to abolish paper share certificates
Taskforce recommends full digitisation of shareholder documentation.
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Stay updated by visiting often our "Registry News Weekly" summary and the Foster Moore blog for more insights on these stories and other key registry news.
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