Global Updates on Compliance, Digital Transformation, and Transparency
From Jamaica’s bold register cleanup to Dubai’s billion-dollar entrepreneurship ambitions, this week’s registry updates show just how fast the regulatory and business landscape is shifting worldwide. Governments are adopting AI to tackle backlogs, boosting beneficial ownership transparency, and tightening compliance frameworks, while entrepreneurs benefit from new business registration incentives.
Stay ahead with our round-up of the latest global registry news shaping compliance, innovation, and digital transformation.
Here are this week's highlights:
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Jamaica: COJ to Undertake Company Register Cleanup
A phased purge of inactive or non-compliant records aims to improve data integrity and bolster Jamaica’s AML framework.
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Nigeria: CAC to deploy AI agent for 7,000-file backlog
The AI will triage and process registration, compliance, and customer requests to reduce delays for business owners.
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Australia: ASIC Chair Joe Longo not seeking reappointment
Longo’s term, which began 1 June 2021, is due to conclude on 31 May 2026; succession planning now in focus.
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Pakistan: Agencies review AML/CTF measures and FATF progress
Officials cite stricter enforcement and institutional reforms supporting Pakistan’s removal from the FATF Grey List.
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United Arab Emirates: Dubai doubles down on D33 entrepreneurship plan
Targeting a top-three global-city ranking and >$6T in foreign trade over 10 years to attract founders at scale.
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British Virgin Islands: BO Register access plan draws criticism
Draft policy proposes “legitimate-interest” tests, $75 per search, and owner notifications, prompting transparency concerns.
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Nigeria: 250,000 free business registrations (SMEDAN + CAC)
A nationwide scheme for nano, micro, and small enterprises to formalize and access growth support.
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Singapore: Eight arrested over shell firms for criminal SIMs
Police allege shell companies were used to obtain corporate phone lines later abused by syndicates.
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United Kingdom: ICAEW opposes HMRC’s tax-adviser register proposal
Accountants warn a mandatory adviser register could damage service quality and add system friction.
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United States: SEC greenlights mandatory arbitration clauses at registration
New policy says such provisions won’t hinder acceleration decisions under the Securities Act.
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Nigeria: Civil society spotlights beneficial ownership transparency
CISLAC and partners train stakeholders to deepen BO registry use and align with FATF standards.
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Australia: Digital asset platforms to register as financial services providers
Proposed rules would bring exchanges under AFSL obligations, raising governance and compliance bars.
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Panama: New business registrations up 23% in 2025
Low-cost incorporation and tax exemptions credited for accelerating new enterprise formation.
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United States: 2,700+ businesses register for Oregon Corporate Activity Tax
Entities crossing $750k in Oregon commercial activity must register within 30 days under state law.
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