Swart, ChristiaanSwart, Christiaan W.J.C.2024-02-222024-02-222024-122023-10*http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94832Mini Dissertation (LLM (Corporate Law))--University of Pretoria, 2023.The dissertation examines the Companies Act 71 of 2008, focusing on its impact on transparency for shareholders and the balance between privacy rights and public disclosure. It aims to identify any shortcomings in the Act that may have facilitated illicit activities like money laundering and to scrutinize reports highlighting deficiencies in the legislation. Additionally, it assesses recent amendments and their implications, with the goal of contributing to global efforts to enhance financial transparency.en© 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.UCTDBeneficial ownershipDisclosure of beneficial ownershipBeneficial holder vs beneficial ownerCompanies Act changesDisclosure in companiesMini Dissertationu22881982Disclaimer Letter