Available On Demand: Navigating the UK's New Beneficial Ownership Compliance Requirements

Live date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Thank you for your interest in our free CLE webinar Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Property: Navigating the UK’s New Beneficial Ownership Compliance Requirements. During the session, we delved into the intricacies of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and beneficial ownership disclosure procedures in the UK and EU and discussed their implications for registered companies.  

Our presenters, Pushkala and Pia, provided insight into the information that needs to be submitted and introduced attendees to the role of a UK-regulated agent. We also highlighted key dates for Economic Crime (Transparency & Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECTEA 2022) compliance, shared useful tips from HM Land Registry on property transaction registration and explored the groundbreaking changes made by the legal and banking industries to enhance compliance. 

If you missed it, or need to revisit any points, a recording of the webinar is available. Don't miss this chance to stay abreast of these vital regulations and ensure your organization remains compliant. We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and networks.  

Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Property: Navigating the UK’s New Beneficial Ownership Compliance Requirements

This webinar, hosted by Pia Angelikis, Esq. VP of Government Relations & Legal Research and Pushkala Sivaramakrishnan, VP of Product Management for International Services, covered:

• EU and UK Anti-Money Laundering and Disclosure Regime
• Beneficial Ownership Disclosure landscape in the UK for registered companies
• Concept of Overseas Entities (OEs) in the UK
• Summary of Economic Crime (Transparency & Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECTEA 2022)
• Definition of Beneficial Ownership for OEs transacting real property, registration requirements and the process
• HM Land Registry guidance for registration of property transactions
• Changes implemented by the legal industry/banking industry to improve compliance

There is no fee to attend the webinar, but advance registration is required.

CLE and MCLE Information:

California: This course has been approved by the California MCLE Board for 1 MCLE credit hour. (CA attorneys please provide Bar number during registration.) Provider #10934

Florida: This course has been approved by the Florida Bar for 1 CLE credit hour. Course number 2305352N

Illinois: This course has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1 MCLE credit hour. (IL attorneys must provide their ARDC number for provider reporting purposes.)

New York: Cogency Global has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. This course has been approved in accordance with the Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour, all of which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement.

Texas: This course has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1 credit hours, of which 0 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. (TX attorneys must provide their bar number for provider reporting purposes). Course #174198686.

National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA): This course is pending approval by NFPA for 1 CLE credit hour.

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA): This course has been approved by NALA for 1 CLE credit hour. 

Note: To receive full credit you must be present for the entire presentation and answer all poll questions throughout the webinar.

Please note

• This program is suitable for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. 
• M/CLE is general credit and does not include any of the following: legal ethics, recognition and elimination of bias, competence, mental health/substance abuse, diversity/inclusion, civility, professionalism. Official NY State CLE certificates will be emailed after the event. 
• Cogency Global does not pursue CLE credit for Paralegals (unless noted above), CPAs or CPEs. We encourage you to submit this certificate of attendance to your professional organization to obtain credit.
• For any states not listed as approved or pending we strongly encourage attendees to self-apply/self-report to the respective states. 
  

  Please be aware that CLE accreditation does expire. We will post on the related pages when a webinar no longer qualifies for CLE credit. Check with your CLE/MCLE board in your state to be sure. New York: Three years after the date of the live event. Texas: Two years after the date of the live event. California: Two years after the date of the live event. Illinois: Two years after the date of the live event. Florida: 18 months after the date of the live event.

  You’re welcome to share this invitation with your colleagues, along with any other legal and financial professionals who may benefit from attending this webinar. If you have any questions, please email webinars@cogencyglobal.com. We look forward to hearing from you.