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Banking and finance update: UK/EU MiFIR/EMIR consultations, ESG standards, Companies House identity verification, OFSI sanctions risk, OECD aircraft MRO, unjust enrichment case, key dates—10 April 2025

Published on: 10 April 2025

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Companies House launches identity verification service

Companies House has introduced a voluntary identity-checking service, allowing people to confirm their identity via GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider. The verification process is designed to enhance the accuracy and dependability of information on the companies register, giving stronger confidence about who is forming, managing, owning and controlling companies in the UK. The service will shift to a mandatory requirement from autumn 2025. Louise Smyth, Chief Executive Officer of Companies House, explained that checks for existing directors will be incorporated into the annual confirmation statement update to ease administrative effort. See: LNB News 08/04/2025 33. Source: Companies House starts to verify identities...

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