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FAQs: OpenOwnership

blogs Zosia Sztykowski · Mar 2017

On April 3, 2017, the public beta of the OpenOwnership Register launches. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions about the project and the register. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you’re wondering about something that isn’t covered...

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Calling all businesses! Help us test the world's first register of global beneficial ownership

blogs Madeleine McCarroll · Mar 2017

OpenOwnership is building the world’s first open Global Beneficial Ownership Register which will serve as an authoritative source of data about who owns and controls companies, for the benefit of all. Why? Transparency around corporate control and ownership is not...

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In uncertain times, transparency is a must for investors

blogs Eryn Schornick · Feb 2017

That was supposed to be going up, wasn’t it? São Paulo Stock Exchange, Rafael Matsunaga

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How serious is Germany about corporate transparency?

blogs Andi Pawelke · Feb 2017

Andi Pawelke, Director of the Web Foundation’s Open Data Lab Jakarta and a board member of Open Knowledge Foundation Germany, discusses the importance of making Germany’s beneficial ownership register open and free.

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Why business leadership on beneficial ownership transparency is critical in 2017

blogs Madeleine McCarroll · Jan 2017

2016 has been a landmark year for beneficial ownership transparency. Beginning with the Panama Papers leak, which placed a much needed global spotlight on the role of anonymous companies in facilitating crime, tax evasion, and fraud, and providing the safety...

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What I learned from you at #17IACC and #OGP16

blogs Zosia Sztykowski · Dec 2016

Representing OpenOwnership at both the International Anti-Corruption Conference and the Open Government Partnership Summit was an inspiring way to debut our project to build a global, linked register of beneficial ownership.

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