An International Conference in addressing transparency of beneficial ownership and related issues of misuse of legal entities and arrangements, organised by Council of Europe started today in Tirana, Albania. The Conference aims at providing awareness raising, sharing of practices, discussing challenges and a road mapping for compliance with European and international standards. The event brings together more than 80 representatives coming from 20 countries/jurisdictions to discuss during the next 2 days issues related to required regulation and expected implementation of beneficial ownership.

The Conference was opened by Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law and Christos Giakoumopoulos, Ambassador of EU Delegation to Albania H.E. Luigi Soreca, and Minister of Justice of Albania Ms Etilda Gjonaj.

• Opening Remarks from Director General
• Opening Remarks from Ambassador of EU Delegation to Albania
• Opening Remarks from Minister of Justice
• Link to Media coverage and interviews during the Conference
• Link to the conference page
• Photo Gallery