New Zealand’s financial systems are being exploited by criminals here and overseas. A beneficial ownership register would vastly improve detection of misuse of our financial systems.
Find out MoreThe decision of the Government to put a hold on progressing a Register of Beneficial Ownership for Companies and Limited Partnerships (not forgetting trusts) is alarming. The regulatory and operational work on a register was well underway. We urge relevant Ministers to review their decision.
Find out MoreReport Brief summarizing our research report: "An assessment of the effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions in New Zealand in deterring, detecting and exposing corruption." This research forms part of our National Integrity System Assessment work programme.
Find out MoreTransparency International and Transparency International New Zealand continue to call for improved transparency in the ownership of trusts.
Find out MoreThe recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union that beneficial ownership registries may infringe on fundamental individual rights is a setback to beneficial ownership reporting advocates.
Find out MoreAn OIA by TINZ reveals that there is very little data available about the activities of trusts in New Zealand. This limited data highlights the need for more information about these arrangements to increase protection against criminals using New Zealand’s opacity to launder money and hide corruptly gained assets.
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