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BREAKING: EU takes action against 18 states over beneficial ownership register access rules

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INSIGHT: EU businesses warn beneficial ownership overhaul risks compliance surge without transition period

By CARLO BOFFA, EU Correspondent The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against a group of EU countries for failing to notify transposition of EU rules on access to beneficial ownership registers. EU countries had until July 10 to set rules to grant access to those registries for regulated entities, competent authorities and entities…

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INSIGHT: EU businesses warn beneficial ownership overhaul risks compliance surge without transition period

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