Global Shifts in Registry Leadership, Digital Access, and Financial Transparency
This week’s registry news reflects the increasing global momentum for leadership renewal, digital transformation, and regulatory transparency. From new appointments in global registry bodies to government crackdowns on illicit company activity, the world of registries continues to evolve quickly.
Here are the headlines making waves in the registry world:
- Global: CRF Appoints Interim President
Dr. Geraldine Spiteri Lucas of the Malta Business Registry has been elected as Interim President Elect of the Corporate Registers Forum.
Read more - United Kingdom: Companies House Celebrates 10 Years of Open Data
The UK celebrates a decade of open registry data, with ambitions to further use it in combating economic crime.
Read more - Hong Kong: New Registrar of Companies Appointed
Kinnie Wong Kit-yee is set to become the new Registrar of Companies, succeeding Helen Tang on July 3, 2025.
Read more - New Zealand: One Million Businesses Registered with NZBN
New Zealand hits a major digital milestone with over one million businesses listed under the NZ Business Number system.
Read more - Nigeria: Financial Reforms Recognised Globally
Nigeria receives international commendation for strengthening its financial system and combating illicit flows.
Read more - Cambodia: Online Registry Hits $18 Billion Milestone
Cambodia’s Single Portal has registered over 46,000 businesses valued at $18.23 billion since 2020.
Read more - South Africa: FATF Grey List Exit Nears
South Africa is on track to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list by October 2025.
Read more - United Kingdom: Crackdown on Fraudulent Companies
Companies House removes over 10,000 companies from the register as part of a fraud crackdown.
Read more - Scotland: Corporate Insolvencies Rise
Corporate insolvencies in Scotland are up 13% year-on-year, according to new figures.
Read more - Canada: Caledon Launches Online Lobbyist Registry
Caledon’s new digital registry platform for lobbyist activity goes live on July 1.
Read more - Ireland: Gender Balance Directive Takes Effect
The EU’s gender balance directive is now in force in Ireland, targeting board representation.
Read more - Nigeria: Approaching FATF Grey List Exit
Nigeria makes strides toward removal from the FATF grey list with ongoing reforms.
Read more - Australia: ASIC Launching Refreshed Website
Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission prepares to launch a more user-friendly digital platform.
Read more - United Kingdom: Companies House Highlights Open Data Progress
Chief Data Officer Charlie Boundy shares Companies House plans to counter economic crime.
Read more - Global: Bulgaria Commended for AML Improvements
MONEYVAL praises Bulgaria for progress made while grey-listed for anti-money laundering deficiencies.
Read more - Cayman Islands: UK Reaffirms Partnership Support
UK and Cayman Islands release joint statement on cooperation and governance goals.
Read more - Pakistan: FATF Praises AML Reforms
FATF reports continued improvements in Pakistan’s counter-terrorism and anti-money laundering frameworks.
Read more - Europe: AMLA Appoints New Vice Chair
Juan-Manuel Vega Serrano appointed Vice Chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority.
Read more - Philippines: SEC Revokes Over 400 Registrations
Philippines SEC cancels registration of delinquent lending companies.
Read more - Africa: FATF Removes Tanzania and Mali from Grey List
Two African countries are delisted for meeting anti-money laundering benchmarks.
Read more - Kazakhstan: AIFC Surpasses 4,000 Registered Firms
The Astana International Financial Centre hits a major milestone in business registration.
Read more - Moldova: MONEYVAL Report Highlights AML Progress
Moldova earns recognition from MONEYVAL for recent anti-financial crime reforms.
Read more - Australia: Court Orders Reinstatement of Company Registration
Federal Court rules in favour of a company seeking to reverse ASIC deregistration.
Read more - Liberia: National ID Registration Deadline Extended
Liberia extends mandatory national ID registration by 76 days to resolve rollout issues.
Read more - United States: Michigan Updates Sex Offender Registry Act
Michigan Senate approves key updates to the state’s registry for sex offenders.
Read more - British Virgin Islands: Regulator Forum on Beneficial Ownership
BVI’s Financial Services Commission to hold forums addressing beneficial ownership access.
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