Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) Eszter Rapanos, Quality Assurance, Public Sector and Publication Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA)

Trusts Bill 2026: More Rules, More Risk, No Relief

Every trust, every year. The draft Regulation of Trusts Bill, 2026 brings yearly financial statements, a new annual return, 10 days to report beneficial ownership changes and fines trustees must pay from their own pockets. See what it means for your trust clients, your practice, and what CIBA told government.

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Leana van der Merwe, Technical Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) Leana van der Merwe, Technical Manager, Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA)

You’ve Identified the Risk… But That Was the Easy Part

Most professionals are good at spotting risk but that is only the beginning. Writing it down does not fix the problem and it does not protect the business. The real value comes from deciding what to do next and actually doing it. Whether you avoid it, reduce it, share it or accept it, the key is to make a clear choice and take action. Risk only becomes managed when something in the real world changes.

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