Registries Revealed | Episode 5: Singapore's ACRA... with Oonagh van den Berg

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Written By Steve Lamb

Welcome back to Registries Revealed, the podcast that deep dives into the complex world of company registries.

In episode five, Steve sits down with Oonagh van den Berg, CEO and Founder of Virtual Risk Solutions (VRS), to explore Singapore's Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). Recognised globally for its innovative corporate registry and anti-money laundering (AML) practices, Singapore has set the gold standard in transparency and compliance.

Key topics discussed

  • How ACRA ensures transaparency, accuracy, and trust through the BizFile portal

  • The pivotal roles of ACRA and the Money Authority of Singapore (MAS) in regulating and overseeing corporate and financial practices

  • Singapore's robust and risk-based AML strategy, focusing on prevention, detection, and enforcement

  • The application of AI and machine learning to monitor financial and corporate activities

  • The importance of collaboration between regulators, law enforcement, and the private sector

  • The role of corporate service providers (CSPs) in enhancing corporate transparency and accountability

Tune in now on your favourite streaming platform:

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If you're interested in cross-border identification check out the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) - https://bit.ly/3WO9DVS

Want to know more about ACRA?

Discover Kyckr's 'Company Register Guide: Singapore' - your ultimate resource for navigating Singapore's corporate registry system.

What's inside?

  • A comprehensive introduction to ACRA

  • Business types and registration requirements

  • How to access and utilise company information

  • Data reliability and quality initiatives

  • Integration and global access with Kyckr

Download your copy today - https://bit.ly/40N6arH

Steve Lamb

Steve is a recognised authority in Know Your Business (KYB) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices and serves as Kyckr’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he oversees, Product, Marketing, Sales and Delivery functions, ensuring the company’s commercial development and the enhancement of our award-winning global services.

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