Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency: CIPC's Response to FATF Requirements
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) in South Africa has taken significant steps to address deficiencies highlighted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by establishing a Beneficial Ownership Register. Through this register, CIPC aims to collect accurate information on ben
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY
South Africa's CIPC is addressing deficiencies in beneficial ownership transparency, as highlighted in the October 2021 Mutual Evaluation Report. The country faces increased monitoring due to being placed on the FATF Grey List. CIPC is mandated to establish a Beneficial Ownership Register to ensure
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Capacity Building of the Firm
Transitioning a firm into a smart firm involves proactive strategies like finding new team members ahead of need, cross-training existing members, and embracing emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics. Staying organized, automating processes, and tapping into evolving practices are cruci
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GRONDDELEN democratiseert grondbezit - Korte introductie en overwegingen
GRONDDELEN is working towards democratizing land ownership in the Netherlands, particularly focusing on agricultural land. The initiative aims to involve citizens in land ownership and management, highlighting the benefits of collective ownership and investment. The rise in interest in nature-inclus
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Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering Laws for Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Presentation by AmaBhungane and Corruption Watch focuses on amending laws to define and disclose beneficial ownership in South Africa, emphasizing the need for clear definitions, low thresholds, and a risk-based approach. Recommendations include a consolidated register, stronger sanctions for compli
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Legal Entities and Ownership Control in RAD Awardee Training
Explore the nuances of ownership, control, and legal structures in the context of RAD 2020 Awardee training, covering topics such as governing corporations laws, unique ownership requirements, RAD statutes, and implications of ownership changes. Learn about the RAD Ownership/Control Matrix and third
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Understanding Shamilat-e-Deh: Common Village Land Ownership in Pakistan
Shamilat-e-Deh refers to common village land in Pakistan jointly owned by landowners for community purposes. This traditional system dates back to British rule in the subcontinent and involves shared ownership of resources like mosques, schools, and grazing lands. Landowners' shares in Shamilat are
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Understanding Beneficial Ownership Requirements in EITI Standards
The EITI Standard requires countries to disclose the beneficial ownership information of oil, gas, and mining companies by January 2020. This includes details of the beneficial owner's identity, nationality, and any politically exposed status. Maintaining a public register of beneficial owners is re
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Understanding Cadastre and Cadastral Surveying
Cadastre is a system containing land information, while cadastral surveying involves defining property boundaries and land ownership rights. Cadastral surveys subdivide land parcels for ownership and document property ownership with geometric descriptions. Real property ownership denotes the authori
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Cooperative Ownership and Democratic Participation in Economic Models
Explore the principles of cooperative ownership, democratic participation, and economic models as advocated by Jessica Gordon-Nembhard. She emphasizes the historical significance of collective work, indigenous cooperative efforts, and the values of shared risk and surplus sharing in community-owned
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Understanding Non-Firm Quantities in Electricity Markets
Non-Firm Quantities in electricity markets involve units with non-firm access not being compensated for their non-firm capacity not getting accommodated on the system. The concept of Firm Access Quantity plays a key role in determining compensation levels for units, with differences in implementatio
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Comprehensive Business Profile of a Leading Auditing Firm Established in 1997
Established in 1997, this second-tier registered public accounting and auditing firm has achieved significant accolades, including being accredited as a JSE-registered auditor and reporting accountant. With a dedication to uplifting previously disadvantaged individuals, the firm holds a level 2 BBBE
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Understanding ESOP: Ownership Structures, Basics, and Culture
Exploring the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in depth, covering ownership structures including family-owned, partnerships, and outside investors. Delve into ESOP basics such as ERISA and Department of Labor regulations, as well as the structure involving trustees, Board of Directors, and compa
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Understanding Academic Journals: Ownership, Operations, and Processes
Explore the inner workings of academic journals, including ownership by the academic community, key operational structures, and the review process timeline. Gain insights into reputable vs. predatory publishers, implications of ownership, and the roles of editors, reviewers, and policy boards.
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Comparison of Ownership Concepts in the Iraqi and Louisiana Civil Codes
The preliminary part of the Iraqi Civil Code recognizes various rights in rem, including ownership, disposal, usufruct, use, habitation, servitudes, and leases. It details the concept of ownership, perfect ownership rights, and additional rights such as "surface right" and tasarruf. The Iraqi Code a
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Benefits and Challenges of Public Ownership of Utilities
Public ownership of utilities offers economic gains, democratic control, and addresses public interest objectives such as renewable energy and affordability. This model presents opportunities for cost savings, local economies, and transparent planning. However, challenges like debt accumulation and
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Strengthening National Ownership of Immunization Programs through Parliamentary Engagement
Strengthening national ownership of immunization programs is crucial for ensuring effective and quality vaccination services for all. This involves generating political commitment, enhancing community awareness, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and improving system capabilities. National ownership is e
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Understanding R&D Internationalization through Firm and Patent Data Analysis
Explore the measurement of R&D internationalization by analyzing firm and patent data. Traditional and recent approaches, including combining firm and patent data, offer insights into foreign R&D activities. The International Hierarchical Ownership Model (IHOM) provides a longitudinal view of MNC ow
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Ownership and Control Regulations in ASEAN Air Transport Industry
The content discusses ownership and control restrictions in the air transport industry across ASEAN countries, outlining foreign ownership limits and regulations. It highlights the need for liberalization to align with the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). Various ownership models are
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Understanding Firm Behavior in Economics
Explore the theory of firm behavior in economics, focusing on the model of a firm's inputs to produce an output, the concept of specialization and diminishing returns, analysis of average and marginal product, graphical representation, and considerations in determining where a firm produces. Learn a
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Ownership in France: Civil Law and Key Attributes
Exploring ownership in France under Civil Law, this content delves into the rights and characteristics associated with ownership, including the right to enjoy, dispose of property, and the protection mechanisms available. It covers key concepts such as Usus, Fructus, and abusus, along with legal pri
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Understanding File Permissions and Ownership in Linux
This content discusses the concept of file permissions and ownership in Linux, covering the three levels of ownership (owner, group, everybody), the usage of the 'ls -l' and 'id' commands to check identity information, changing file permissions using the 'chmod' command with octal notation, and meth
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Understanding Partner Ownership and Demand in Capacity Development
This module delves into the significance of ownership in capacity development (CD) initiatives, highlighting challenges faced and solutions. It emphasizes the importance of partner commitment and ownership to drive successful change processes. The content explores various perspectives on ownership a
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Impact of CC BY-NC or CC BY-NC-ND Licenses on Ownership
Understanding the impact on ownership when choosing between CC BY-NC or CC BY-NC-ND Creative Commons licenses in academic publishing. Different publishers have varying policies on ownership transfer, re-use rights, and commercial usage. Authors may need to consider these factors carefully before sel
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Determinants of Formality and Informality in African Firms
This research explores the factors influencing the formal registration of firms in African countries and the impact of transitioning between formal and informal sectors. It delves into the effects on firm performance, access to infrastructure and finance, tax revenue, and worker welfare. The study a
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Analysis of State-owned Commercial Banks Ownership Patterns
Data analysis of ownership histories for over 27,000 commercial banks in 184 countries from 1995-2018, focusing on state-owned banks. The study reviews state ownership trends, correlations with bank performance, industry-level evidence, and lending to governments. The research also delves into perfo
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Understanding Curriculum Ownership and Transfer Policies in Higher Education
Faculty ownership of curriculum involves responsibilities like determining course content, forming curriculum structure, and setting graduation requirements. Policies and procedures, usually overseen by the Faculty Senate, enable faculty ownership. Transfer credits and grades play a crucial role in
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Islamic Finance Task Team on Economic Ownership of Non-Financial Assets
This task team focuses on determining the economic ownership of non-financial assets in Islamic finance practices like sales, lease, and equity financing. Recommendations are being developed to address issues related to economic ownership, including recording assets on balance sheets and handling de
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Importance of Land Records in Preventing Land Disputes
Land records play a crucial role in documenting ownership, facilitating land-related transactions, and preventing costly litigation. They serve as a lifeline for effective governance and provide legal status to landowners, ensuring clarity and transparency in land ownership. Without proper land reco
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Pitfalls of Real Estate Ownership in Corporations
Ownership of real estate by a C corporation can lead to double taxation issues, making it a less favorable choice. The taxation implications on the sale/liquidation of real estate held by a corporation, whether C or S, can result in high tax rates, reducing the net gains for shareholders. Understand
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Understanding Beneficial Ownership in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Resources Governance
Beneficial Ownership (BO) is a crucial aspect of governance in the oil, gas, and mineral sectors. Requirement 2.5 of the global standards mandates disclosure of the natural person(s) who directly or indirectly ultimately own or control a corporate entity. Elements of BO include natural persons, owne
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Effects of Institutional Ownership on Dividend Payout Policy
This study examines how a firm's ownership structure, particularly institutional ownership, influences its dividend policy around tax rate changes. It explores the impact of tax-sensitive/insensitive institutional ownership, the role of dedicated institutions as monitors, and the interaction between
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Understanding Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Trusts (CRBOT) AMLU Webinar
CRBOT, established in accordance with EU AML regulations, aims to increase transparency in beneficial ownership of trusts. Trustees must maintain two registers with identical information and ensure due diligence in disclosing trust ownership. Designated persons have access to the register for checks
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Enhancing Transparency in Company Ownership: UK Legislation and Public Registers
Tim Moss, Chief Executive of Companies House, and other officials highlight the importance of beneficial ownership transparency in UK companies. The UK legislation mandates the maintenance of a Register of People with Significant Control (PSC Register), ensuring information on individuals controllin
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Challenges and Trends in Media Ownership in Central and Eastern Europe
Trends in media ownership in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) show diminishing Western ownership post the 2008/09 economic crisis, with an increase in local business tycoons investing in news media. The intertwinement of media, business, and politics is growing, leading to concerns about autonomy. T
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Understanding ICASA Control and Ownership Requirements
In South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regulates the licensing framework for electronic communications services. ICASA's mandate involves establishing licensing frameworks, promoting ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, and supporting black econo
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Challenges in Media Ownership and Interference in the Western Balkans
Limited transparency, concentration of ownership, and political/business interference pose significant challenges in media integrity across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia. Lack of centralized information sources, potential hidden ownership, and close ties between media owner
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Analysis of Domestic Value-Added in China's Exports by Firm Ownership
This study delves into the distribution of domestic value-added in China's exports based on firm ownership types. By decomposing gross exports into domestic and foreign value-added, it aims to understand how value is distributed among different factor owners to quantify the generated gross national
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Change of Ownership Supporting Guidance for Pharmacies in Midlands Region - April 2024
This guidance provides detailed steps and requirements for the process of change of ownership for pharmacies located in the Midlands Region in April 2024. It includes information on submitting applications, receiving referrals, responding promptly, ensuring completeness of information, and complying
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Insights into Maori Agribusiness and Land Ownership
Maori agribusiness plays a significant role in New Zealand's economy, with forestry, fishing, lamb, and dairying being key contributors. The Maori worldview and value system, rooted in Tikanga and Kaupapa, influences their behavior and interactions with the land. Maori land ownership is based on the
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