Beneficial ownership transparency research, guidance, and case studies from the Open Ownership team.
This report sets out the findings and recommendations of the Expert Taskforce on Interoperable Beneficial Ownership Data, clarifying key concepts; examining practical scenarios for implementation at global, regional, and bilateral levels; and identifying recommendations.
Written by Andon Rumenov, Louise Russell-Prywata , Julie Rialet
Published: 11 June 2026
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership transparency implementation. It identifies strategic opportunities for enhancement, and offers actionable recommendations to institutionalise current gains, strengthen data integrity, and maximise the register’s impact on anti-corruption and governance efforts.
Written by Stanley Achonu, Favour Ime
Published: 30 April 2026
In February 2026, Open Ownership, the World Bank Group’s Beneficial Ownership Transparency Working Group, and the Centre for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex hosted a Research Symposium entitled “Evidence and Impact of Beneficial Ownership Transparency” in the UK and online. This synthesis report summarises the key points from this Symposium.
Written by Peter Low , Alanna Markle
Published: 29 April 2026
This working paper examines how shareholder information can be leveraged to strengthen beneficial ownership transparency and improve understanding corporate structures or networks.
Written by Maria Jofre , Tymon Kiepe
Published: 28 April 2026
Taking into account ongoing debates about the balance between privacy and access to information, this briefing offers considerations for developing a beneficial ownership access regime – including to whom beneficial ownership information should be accessible, for which purpose, and in what ways – in order to create systems that are effective, responsible, and sustainable.
Written by Julie Rialet , Tymon Kiepe
Published: 16 April 2026
Drawing on four case studies, this working paper examines how land registers can support effective asset transparency by assessing the extent to which land registration systems can be connected to beneficial ownership information for legal vehicles.
Published: 26 January 2026
In this starter guide, Open Ownership offers practical approaches for understanding the real-world impact of using beneficial ownership information in public procurement
Written by Ondrej Blažo, Daniel Zigo, Alanna Markle
Published: 22 January 2026
This series of case studies on best practices and challenges in using BO information has been developed by Open Ownership and UNODC, and aims to ensure full implementation of the mandate in resolution 10/6.
Written by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Open Ownership
Published: 15 December 2025
This is Open Ownership's comment on the draft of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
Written by Open Ownership
Published: 11 December 2025
Based on Open Ownership’s recent research to understand the experiences of those who use beneficial ownership data, this working paper outlines 22 features to help make beneficial ownership data more usable and, therefore, more useful
Published: 30 September 2025
