Registry News Weekly - September 1 2025

Registry News Weekly - September 1 2025

Registries Under Pressure: Compliance Costs, Law Reform, and Digital Oversight


From Europe to Africa and Asia-Pacific, regulators are confronting fresh challenges in compliance, transparency, and digital governance. This week’s updates span new registration laws, reporting delays, and major enforcement drives that signal the evolving responsibilities of registries worldwide.

Here are the latest developments:

      1. Ireland: Firms struck off for financing Russian entities
        The Companies Registration Office has removed firms used as financing vehicles for Russian banks after failing to appoint directors.
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      2. United Kingdom: ID verification checks cause mounting costs
        Business owners warn of millions in expenses as third-party firms charge steep fees to navigate the new Companies House system.
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      3. Kenya: Public consultation on new registration laws
        The government seeks input on three new Bills reshaping how both locals and foreigners register and operate companies.
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      4. Singapore: Climate reporting delayed for small and mid-sized companies
        ACRA and SGX RegCo push back climate disclosure requirements for listed firms by five years.
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      5. Australia: ASIC issues latest enforcement and regulatory update
        The regulator highlights key misconduct trends, enforcement actions, and consumer protection priorities in its half-year report.
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      6. Australia: NDIA Salesforce costs balloon to $170 million
        The agency’s technology spending raises questions over procurement practices.
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      7. Pakistan: SECP advances corporatization drive
        The securities regulator continues reforms to streamline registration and promote business growth.
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      8. Tanzania: Government lays foundation for inclusive growth
        Reforms aim to build a more investor-friendly and progressive business environment.
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      9. Philippines: Company registrations up nearly 190% in July
        A sharp increase linked to faster online processing of applications.
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      10. Zimbabwe: Companies warned to re-register or face deregistration
        Authorities emphasize strict enforcement of compliance requirements.
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      11. United States: TransUnion data breach affects over 4.4 million people
        The credit reporting giant confirms widespread exposure of personal information.
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      12. Ghana: ORC launches street campaign on business registration
        A public awareness drive highlights the importance of compliance.
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      13. Australia: Identity becomes new cybersecurity frontier
        Experts warn that securing machine and human identities is now critical for public sector resilience.
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      14. Philippines: One-day registration expanded to 81 industries
        The SEC widens eligibility for streamlined capital market access.
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      15. British Virgin Islands: UK talks on beneficial ownership register
        Officials prepare for discussions on limiting public access to the new register.
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      16. Ethiopia: Strengthened measures against money laundering
        The government announces tougher financial crime controls at regional AML meetings.
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      17. Myanmar: Enforcement of office and director address requirements
        New compliance push under the Myanmar Companies Law.
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      18. Africa: Finance Minister highlights private sector role in financial security
        Ethiopia’s Finance Minister stresses business engagement in strengthening regional financial systems.
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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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