We were delighted to co-host a side event at the African Union STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration in Abidjan this week. Here, our Regional Manager for Africa Christine Wachira shares some highlights from the session. www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-re...

The African #BeneficialOwnership #Transparency (AfBOT) Network is a member-led initiative, convened by the @afdbgroup.bsky.social & the UK government, with support from Open Ownership. Today, the Network convened a side event at the African Union STC meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Meet our team members at next week's Joint African Union 9th and 5th Sessions of the Specialized Technical Committee on “Financing Africa’s Industrialisation for Sustainable Development”. Drop us a line if you'd like to connect.

Next week we'll be at the African Union’s “Financing Africa’s Industrialisation for Sustainable Development” week - explore our joint blog post on what we’re doing together to drive #BeneficialOwnership #transprency in the continent. www.openownership.org/en/blog/from... @africanunion.bsky.social

Earlier this year, we hosted a Research Symposium on the Evidence and Impact of #BeneficialOwnership #Transparency with the World Bank Group’s BOT Working Group and @sussexscsc.bsky.social at @sussex.ac.uk. www.openownership.org/en/publicati...

Our latest newsletter explores solutions to tackling financial crime. Illicit financial flows move through complex ownership chains that span borders: connecting #BeneficialOwnership data globally will be an important step toward financial integrity. bit.ly/oo-disclosur...

We were delighted to co-host a regional workshop in Lusaka last week, together with @unodc.bsky.social, @opencontracting.bsky.social and Zambia Public Procurement Authority. Thank you to everyone who took part. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

💡 This year, we launched the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Evidence and Measurement (BEAM) Programme, an initiative to expand the evidence base for the impact of BOT through collaboration, resources, and country programming. Read more: www.openownership.org/en/blog/from...

Open Ownership is contributing to strengthening the evidence base for #BeneficialOwnership #transparency through strategic academic partnerships. In our latest collaboration, we worked with Fabiano Angélico, Università della Svizzera italiana. www.ippapublicpolicy.org//file/paper/...

In this Special Issue of the Financial Regulation International Journal on #BeneficialOwnership #transparency & Economic Crimes in the Global South, Maria Jofre and Manuel Arís Alonso write a brief assessment on Chile’s BOT journey. Find out more: www.financialregulationintl.com/regulation/f...

Next week, Open Ownership’s Data Analysis and Insights Lead Maria Jofre will be presenting research on the #BeneficialOwnership of #assets at the Global Conference on Transparency Research Workshop on Transparency under Pressure: a focus on corruption, fiscal transparency.

In our first working paper of the year, Maria Jofre and Tymon Kiepe explored how we can bridge the gap for effective #asset #transparency using #BeneficialOwnership (BO) and land registry data for companies and other legal vehicles. www.openownership.org/en/publicati...

Connecting data globally: new solutions to tackle financial crime. Read the latest issue of Disclosure: us19.campaign-archive.com?u=5a522bc71b... bit.ly/oo-disclosur...

For the last year, Open Ownership, the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Risk Intelligence have convened over 50 experts from the private sector, international bodies, and civil society to answer the question: www.openownership.org/en/publicati...

#WeekendReading: Have you signed up to our Disclosure newsletter? Our latest issue dives into the world of access in #BeneficialOwnership #transparency, including new research and guidance, as well as news from our latest collaborations in Africa, Asia, and South America. bit.ly/oo-disclosur...

Three years ago, #Nigeria launched Africa’s first public #BeneficialOwnership register, setting out to collect and publish the ownership information of more than 4 million companies. www.openownership.org/en/blog/beyo...

Scroll through five future scenarios identified by the Taskforce to improve access and translate interoperability into practice. Find out more in the Taskforce’s report at the link above.

The report explores how interoperability of beneficial ownership data around the world could be realised, giving authorities valuable information to help collect more revenue, prevent financial leakages, and spend public funds more effectively.

Our new report was made in partnership with the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Risk Intelligence.

To follow the money across borders, beneficial ownership data needs to be used at scale and connected. Effective and accessible domestic registers are the foundation, but interoperability of the data they hold is a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to delivering real-world impact.

💡In an increasingly connected world, international solutions need to keep pace with the tools used for transnational corruption and illicit financial flows. bit.ly/interoperabl...

Global fishing revenues exceed US$159 billion annually – yet the individuals who truly own, control, and profit from fishing rights, quotas, licenses, and vessels frequently remain hidden behind corporate structures. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Tomorrow, our Policy and Research Manager, Julie Rialet, is presenting during Open Data Charter's Implementation Working Group session on #OpenData and #AntiCorruption. Join us! More: www.linkedin.com/events/74683...

In our recent working paper, we look into leveraging #shareholder information to strengthen #BeneficialOwnership #transparency (BOT). www.openownership.org/en/publicati...

We are pleased to be speaking at the National Dialogue on #IllicitFinancialFlows at the University of Botswana today. The conference convenes experts from the region to strengthen strategies against illicit financial flows and promote sustainable development. conferences.ub.bw/index.php/IC...

Last week, our Regional Manager for Asia Pacific Emily Manuel had the opportunity to present some of our work at the International Collective Action Conference and Integrity Leaders Workshop, hosted by the Basel Institute on Governance. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Thanks to Berlin Risk Advisors for speaking with our Executive Director @thomtownsend.bsky.social on their #IntegrityInsights podcast. Watch a clip: www.linkedin.com/posts/aml-fi... Listen to the full episode: pod.link/1691491946/e...

In our latest blog post, we share how the #Philippines is making progress on its journey towards #BeneficialOwnership #transparency (BOT), including planning to introduce its first-ever primary law on BOT. Find out more: www.openownership.org/en/blog/lock...

#ArtificialIntelligence has become a huge topic across most industries globally, and the space of #BeneficialOwnership #transparency reforms is no different. 🔍 Find out more in our blog post: www.openownership.org/en/blog/pred... #AI

In our latest edition of our Disclosure newsletter, we delve into the world of #access to #BeneficialOwnership information and how this relates to considerations of #transparency. us19.campaign-archive.com?u=5a522bc71b...