Registry News Weekly: Compliance, AI, and Transparency in Focus
This week’s round-up of global registry developments highlights an increasing emphasis on transparency, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. From artificial intelligence in Ghana’s registry systems to tightening anti-money laundering laws across continents, governments are actively responding to the growing complexity of compliance, data, and ownership disclosure.
Here are the headlines making waves in the registry world:
- Monaco: EU Adds Monaco to AML High-Risk List
Monaco is added to the European Commission’s high-risk list due to shortcomings in its anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism framework.
Read more - Switzerland: Beneficial Owners Register Cracks Down on Shell Companies
Switzerland's registry aims to improve transparency and reduce the use of opaque corporate structures.
Read more - China: Facial Recognition Compliance Guide Released
Companies must now register use of facial recognition data with local cyberspace authorities.
Read more - Ghana: AI Implementation Strengthens Registry Security
The Collateral Registry introduces artificial intelligence tools to improve security and efficiency.
Read more - Trinidad and Tobago: Non-Compliant State Enterprises Removed from Registry
State-owned firms are deregistered for breaching national compliance regulations.
Read more - The Netherlands: Dutch Banks Oppose Stringent EU AML Regulations
Financial institutions express concern over the impact of proposed reforms.
Read more - Canada: British Columbia to Enhance Ownership Disclosure
Upcoming changes to the Business Corporations Act aim to increase corporate transparency.
Read more - South Korea: AI Copyright Rules in the Works
Guidelines are being drafted to manage legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence use.
Read more - Uganda: Legal Ambiguity in Registry Law Raises Concerns
Recent court disputes expose loopholes in Uganda’s Companies Act.
Read more - Sri Lanka: New Law Requires Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
A Companies Act amendment puts an end to secret company ownership.
Read more - Thailand: Major Investment in Anti-Fraud Data Infrastructure
The government commits 200 million baht to a new digital fraud prevention system.
Read more - Algeria: EU Adds Algeria to Money Laundering Watchlist
Algeria joins the European Union's high-risk AML list due to ongoing compliance concerns.
Read more - Latin America & Caribbean: Indices Show AML and Corruption Gaps
Global rankings reveal significant challenges in anti-money laundering efforts.
Read more - Latvia: Latvia Praised for Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Latvia’s AML framework is recognized as a regional model by global evaluators.
Read more - FATF & MONEYVAL: Joint Plenary on Global AML Standards Announced
A collaborative meeting in June 2025 will unite key anti-financial crime authorities.
Read more - Liberia: Liberia Targets Owners of Illicit Vessels
The country plans to curb criminal maritime activity by enhancing ownership transparency.
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