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The Push for Greater Transparency in Corporate Registries
Companies House reforms are reshaping corporate transparency with stricter identity checks and improved data accuracy. While financial institutions welcome the changes, they must adapt policies, enhance due diligence, and ensure staff training to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
Feb 11, 2025
Ionela Emmett
Ionela Emmett, Senior Manager, Financial Crime Controls, Risks and Policy & Advisory, ICBC Standard Bank
Tags: Regulation and Compliance
The Push for Greater Transparency in Corporate Registries
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  • The Companies House reforms aim to improve corporate transparency and combat financial crime by strengthening identity verification and data accuracy.

  • Financial institutions with robust compliance frameworks face minimal disruption but must adapt policies and training to align with new regulations.

  • Despite reforms, no single database provides perfect corporate records, requiring firms to adopt multi-layered verification strategies.

  • Successful adaptation depends on integrating new requirements into existing risk management frameworks while ensuring continuous staff education.

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