Seminar on Beneficial Ownership Compliance under the Companies Act, No. 12 of 2025

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Corporate Management Consultants, under the leadership of Mohamed Malik Rizvi Abdul Cader, is organising a timely and practical seminar for Company Secretaries on the challenges encountered in complying with the Beneficial Ownership provisions introduced under the Companies Act, No. 12 of 2025.

Since the enactment of the new legislation, Company Secretaries have faced numerous practical and legal issues in interpreting and implementing the beneficial ownership requirements. This seminar has been specifically designed to address these challenges by providing practical guidance on compliance, regulatory expectations, and best practices.

The seminar will feature an eminent panel of speakers with extensive expertise in company law, regulation, and corporate governance:

Heritage Partners Precedent Partner Dr. Arittha Wikramanayake, will deliver the keynote address on the legal framework governing beneficial ownership and the practical issues encountered in ensuring compliance.

LOLC General Insurance PLC Chairman Kithsiri Gunawardene, a legal professional and Head of the Company Secretarial function of LOLC Holdings PLC, will discuss the practical concerns faced by Company Secretaries and share industry experiences and solutions.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Director General Dr. Subhani Keerthiratne,

will present the FIU’s perspective on beneficial ownership reporting, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Department of the Registrar of Companies’ Sunethra Dharmakeerthi will explain the role of the Registrar of Companies and the regulatory expectations relating to beneficial ownership filings.

Securities and Exchange Commission Former Director General and Attorney-at-Law Malik Cader, will moderate the discussion and share practical insights into corporate governance, compliance, and enforcement.

The seminar will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to engage directly with leading experts, clarify practical issues, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing beneficial ownership in Sri Lanka. It is expected to be of significant value to Company Secretaries, Directors, Legal Officers, Compliance Officers, Chartered Accountants, Auditors, and other corporate professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with the Companies Act.

Participants may register online via: https://tinyurl.com/BenificialOwnershipCompliance For further details, contact: 077 455 0298 or 070 642 0642; Email: [email protected]