Global Transparency and Disclosure in 2026: The Next Chapter
Description
This webinar will examine the next stage of global transparency and disclosure in 2026, considering how international expectations are reshaping corporate and financial reporting. Attendees will gain insight into the expanding role of regulatory cooperation and the push for ever-greater clarity in ownership and control structures. The session will explore how firms can prepare for enhanced disclosure obligations while continuing to manage legitimate confidentiality and privacy concerns. Speakers will highlight recent initiatives driving greater accountability, including sustainability and governance reporting, as well as the challenges arising from fragmented frameworks across regions. Practical case examples will illustrate both risks and opportunities, helping participants understand how to adapt compliance programmes to meet evolving standards. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to anticipate future developments and implement effective strategies for navigating the next chapter in global transparency.
This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker.
Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.
Content
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Evolving global standards for corporate and financial disclosure
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The impact of increasing regulatory cooperation on transparency
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Practical challenges in balancing disclosure obligations with confidentiality
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Emerging risks from new disclosure frameworks in 2026
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Preparing firms for greater scrutiny of ownership and control structures
Presenters
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Demetre Vasilounis Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP |
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Demetre is a member of the firm’s Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. He is a thoughtful and detail-oriented lawyer with significant experience in trusts, estates, tax and family law. Demetre works closely with individuals and families to understand their unique circumstances, and crafts tailored plans to meet their goals while prioritizing clear communication and careful attention to detail. He also frequently collaborates with accountants, financial advisors and other professionals to develop comprehensive strategies, ensuring his clients receive well-rounded advice. Demetre’s ability to connect with people, listen attentively and offer clear, practical guidance makes him a trusted advisor in family wealth planning. As part of his estate planning practice, Demetre regularly drafts wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations and trust instruments tailored to each client’s personal and tax objectives. He also advises executors with respect to all aspects of estate administration. Demetre has other experience in a broad range of planning and administration matters, including estate freezes, corporate reorganizations, cross-border and international estates, probate planning, disability planning, charitable gifting and other asset protection strategies. Demetre’s trusts practice involves the creation and administration of many types of trusts, including discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts and joint partner trusts. He advises trustees and executors on all aspects of trust administration, including trustee appointment and removal, the management and distribution of trust property, and trust wind-ups.
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Monica Carinci Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP |
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Monica’s approach to tax research is both thorough and practical. She takes pride in finding creative resolutions to taxpayer disputes, often without the need for formal litigation. Monica is a member of the firm’s Tax Group. Her practice is focused on tax litigation and dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and the Department of Justice. She advises clients on disputes relating to income tax, GST/HST and other provincial taxes. Monica summered and articled at the firm. After completing her articles, Monica clerked for Justice Henry S. Brown of the Federal Court of Canada.
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Rachel Blumenfeld Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP |
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Rachel advises clients on estates, tax and succession planning matters. By asking the right questions and listening carefully, Rachel gets the information she needs to structure her clients’ affairs effectively. She is an active speaker and participant at conferences and professional development events, ensuring she remains a leader on rapidly changing legal tax rules and regulations. As Co-Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group and Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Group, and a member of the Tax Group, Rachel’s practice focuses on trusts and estates, personal tax planning, and charities and not-for-profit law. She advises on tax, trusts, estate planning and administration, preparation of wills, power of attorney documents, business succession, and insurance planning. Rachel has significant experience with cross-border planning for clients who have U.S. or other foreign connections. She also works with families with disabled children to plan and structure their estates appropriately and offers advice to charities and donors on planned giving, philanthropic programs, administration of bequests and other gifts. |