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ARTICLE · 14 JUNE 2019

Changes To The Cayman Islands' Trusts Law Take Effect

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Legislative amendments to the Cayman Islands' Trusts Law which were passed earlier this year have been pronounced to take effect from 14 June 2019.

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Legislative amendments to the Cayman Islands' Trusts Law which were passed earlier this year have been pronounced to take effect from 14 June 2019. While the reforms do not represent a drastic overhaul of the Trusts Law, they introduce welcome improvements to ensure the Cayman Islands remains a leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment, administration, and maintenance of trusts. Read more about the legislative changes here.

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