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CIPA set to unveil ‘hidden investor’ database

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The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) is set to relaunch an upgraded online registration system which will reveal beneficial owners of companies, a key step in the fight against fronting and other corrupt practices.

The Online Business Registration System (OBRS) will be taken down from March 11 to 18, as part of the upgrading to the new system.

Senior CIPA officials told BusinessWeek that besides the eagerly anticipated changes around beneficial owners, the new OBRS will introduce enhanced features aimed at improving transparency, ensuring compliance, and strengthening the fight against financial crimes such as money laundering.

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CIPA set to unveil ‘hidden investor’ database

The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) is set to relaunch an upgraded online registration system which will reveal beneficial owners of companies, a key step in the fight against fronting and other corrupt practices.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred