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Decline in director bans expected to reverse

Data shows that over the past decade, there has been a steady decline in directors who have been banned by the Registrar of Companies.

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The number of company directors who have copped bans from the Companies Office watchdog for mismanagement has steadily declined over the past decade.

However, a leading insolvency practitioner expects the trend to reverse following the recent increase in corporate failures.

Figures released to NBR

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Nicholas Pointon Thu, 26 Mar 2026
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