Automate UBO transparency and compliance with Cascade

A complete UBO registry solution for investment funds, law firms, corporate service providers, and regulated businesses.
Simplify UBO collection, visualization, and ongoing compliance all in one platform.

Why is UBO management business critical?

Regulators across Europe and the UK are tightening UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) transparency requirements.
At the same time, clients expect a smooth experience, not endless document requests and delays.

Firms need to:

Identify and verify UBOs across complex ownership structures
Maintain up-to-date UBO registers
Provide UBO information on demand to regulators
Manage cross-border ownership structures and multi-jurisdictional clients
Conduct ongoing monitoring for changes in ownership or risk profile

Manual processes and spreadsheets simply can’t keep pace.

Cascade gives you a modern UBO registry software solution that is fast, automated, and fully auditable.

Who uses Cascade’s UBO registry software?

Cascade is trusted by:

Investment funds and fund administrators
Corporate service providers and company formation agents
Law firms and legal service providers
Private equity and real estate firms
Private banks and wealth managers
PSPs, fintechs, and payment institutions

Whether you’re managing a single corporate structure or hundreds of complex international clients, Cascade helps you stay in control.

Key features of Cascade’s UBO registry software

Automated UBO Data Collection

Capture UBO information during onboarding or client updates with automated workflows.

Clear Relationship Visualisation

See ownership structures and control relationships in clear, dynamic visual maps.

Full UBO Registry Maintenance

Maintain an up-to-date, structured UBO register with versioning and full audit trail.

Compliance with EU and UK Requirements

Cascade supports compliance with:

UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017
EU AML Directives
National UBO Register requirements (where applicable)
FATF recommendations

Ongoing monitoring of UBO structures

Automated alerts when ownership changes occur, documents expire, or reviews are due.

Integrated risk-based approach

Link UBO data with Cascade’s risk engine to score and monitor higher-risk ownership structures.

Auditability and reporting

Instantly generate reports for regulators or internal compliance reviews.

UBO registry for complex structures

Cascade supports layered ownership, nominee structures, cross-border entities, and multi-level control relationships.

Why Cascade?

Built for regulated businesses

Cascade was designed from the ground up for firms operating under strict AML/KYC obligations. We understand the complexity of real-world UBO management, and we simplify it.

Full AML/KYC framework

UBO registry software is just one component of Cascade’s complete compliance platform, including client onboarding, risk-based KYC, AML screening, and ongoing monitoring.

Unlimited users

Cascade charges no per-user fees, enabling full adoption across your compliance, legal, and risk teams.

Cloud-based or on-premise

Flexible deployment options, including UK/EU data residency and on-premise for firms with strict data sovereignty needs.

Frequently asked questions

_{What is UBO registry software?}

UBO registry software helps firms collect, visualize, and maintain accurate records of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and control relationships critical for AML/KYC compliance and regulatory reporting.

_{Is Cascade’s UBO registry software suitable for complex structures?}

Yes. Cascade handles complex multi-level ownership and cross-border structures with full visualization and ongoing monitoring.

_{How does Cascade support compliance with UBO reporting requirements?}

Cascade is aligned with EU AML Directives, FATF guidance, UK MLR 2017 requirements, and national UBO registry obligations where applicable.

_{Can Cascade integrate UBO data with risk scoring?}

Absolutely. Cascade links UBO data with its risk engine, enabling firms to apply a risk-based approach to ownership structures and monitor higher-risk relationships.

_{Does Cascade’s UBO registry integrate with the rest of its compliance platform?}

Yes. Cascade’s UBO registry software is fully integrated with client onboarding, AML screening, ongoing monitoring, and reporting, giving you a complete AML/KYC solution.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and market understanding at the time of writing. While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, some details may change over time or be incomplete. Readers should carry out their own assessment before making any business decision.