Strengthening Oversight, Boosting Access, and Responding to Emerging Threats
This week’s news reflects key trends reshaping registry systems worldwide. From digital identity upgrades and leadership changes to fresh concerns over financial crime and access to services, registries continue to evolve rapidly to meet public and institutional expectations.
Here are the top developments:
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United Kingdom: Andy King appointed to lead Companies House
New Chief Executive to take up the role in September following the retirement of Louise Smyth.
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Canada: Updates to in-house lobbyist registration thresholds
Two new bulletins reshape compliance expectations for businesses and organisations.
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New Zealand: New rules for digital identity
Government introduces improved standards for safer and more connected identity services.
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Ghana: Vacation rental platforms vulnerable to money laundering
A growing concern as criminal activity targets under-regulated online platforms.
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Vatican: Money laundering investigation deepens
New evidence surfaces linking the Holy See to illicit financial activity.
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Nigeria: FATF grey list status remains unchanged
Ongoing concerns over Nigeria's progress in addressing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
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United Kingdom: Land Registry promises faster service and fee review
Amid criticism, the agency pledges operational improvements in its annual report.
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Bermuda: Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 shifts register responsibilities
Control over Bermuda’s beneficial ownership register will move to the Registrar of Companies.
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Bangladesh: Digital identity and business ID integration for ecommerce
New UBI and CCMS systems to tackle fraud and enhance transparency.
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British Virgin Islands: Increased scrutiny on illicit finance
UK oversight intensifies following transparency deadline lapses.
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United States: Animal Abuse Registry launches nationwide
A community-driven registry takes action after long federal inaction.
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Canada: Pop-up registration booths improve accessibility
Mobile booths help minorities register more easily in southwestern Ontario.
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Kazakhstan: Remote registration option for foreigners at AIFC
Service in development to support business creation abroad.
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United Kingdom: Youth auto-enrolment on voting register explored
Government considers automatic registration for young voters.
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Nigeria: AI registration portal faces technical failures
Glitches plague the Corporate Affairs Commission’s digital transformation efforts.
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Nepal: Registrar’s Office reshuffles 31 staff
Response to delays and poor validation within the office’s automated systems.
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United States: Opinion - FAA limiting access to aircraft ownership registry
Privacy shift on aircraft ownership information raises concerns for financial due diligence.
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