How the latest Companies Act amendments affect your business
Companies have broader obligations to keep records of persons with beneficial interests in their securities.
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Read moreCompanies have broader obligations to keep records of persons with beneficial interests in their securities.
It also wants to address the inconsistent treatment of non-resident beneficiaries when capital gains are distributed.
New requirements include the identification of ultimate beneficial owners and beefed-up risk management and compliance programmes.
One of the unforeseen consequences could be the premature acquisition of rights.