Investments And Security Figures Q3 2024

This country-specific Q&A offers insights into private credit laws and regulations in the Cayman Islands, covering topics such as vehicle formation, recent regulatory developments, taxation, and more.

Both the Cayman Islands and Dubai have great appeal for businesses exploring offshore locations. Companies operating in IT, shipping, commodities, and technology can find distinct advantages in both locations.

Minister Panton Speaks at European Parliament Meeting

Larger service providers are often able to utilise their client base of global family offices to create a database of leading practices which can then be used to perform leading practice reviews.

Setting up an offshore business requires careful planning and consideration. One key aspect to understand is how special economic zones (SEZs) in the Cayman Islands can support your business growth and help establish an international presence

In view of heightened socio-economic and political uncertainties in 2016, global economic activity during the year experienced a decline in the overall growth rate, from 3.4% in 2015 to 3.1%.

Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) Invests Over 1 Million in Workforce Development Initiatives and Empowering Caymanians

It is with great pleasure and privilege that we present the Maples Group's third 'Bringing you CLOser…' inside view from recognised CLO industry experts.

On 25 October 2024, the European Commission published the ELTIF 2.0 regulatory technical standards ("RTS") as a delegated regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation has released critical updates for the 2027 compliance cycle covering Common Reporting Standard, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, and Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework requirements. Financial institutions and crypto-asset reporting service providers must navigate new registration deadlines, enhanced due diligence procedures, and the transition to updated XML reporting schemas for the 2026 calendar year.

The Cayman Islands has now implemented the OECD's "CRS 2.0" updates through the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations...

The Cayman Islands has introduced a new local nexus requirement for Common Reporting Standard compliance, mandating that Financial Institutions appoint a Principal Point of Contact with a physical presence in the Cayman Islands. With the 31 January 2027 deadline approaching and penalties of CI$10,000 for non-compliance, FIs must urgently review their current registrations and ensure their appointed contacts meet the updated territorial requirements.

Clients are reminded of the following important filing dates for Financial Institutions (FIs) under the CRS and FATCA Regime and Economic Substance regime filings with the Tax Information Authority in the Cayman Islands.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a leading jurisdiction for establishing funds, investment management operations, and digital asset ventures, offering regulatory clarity and a sophisticated financial services ecosystem. This guide examines the regulatory framework for traditional and tokenised funds, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act regime, and opportunities within the Cayman Islands Special Economic Zone. Legal experts outline the practical steps and strategic advantages for fund managers, fintech

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced comprehensive new Rules governing anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and financial sanctions compliance for regulated entities. These measures establish detailed requirements for compliance programmes, risk management, and sanctions screening that will fundamentally reshape regulatory obligations.

The Cayman Islands has introduced significant reforms to its business licensing framework, including the option for eligible Caymanian-owned businesses to obtain multi-year Trade and Business Licences valid for up to five years, alongside revised fee structures across professional services, real estate, and property development sectors.

From 1 April 2025, Phase 2 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASP") Regulatory Framework (Licensing Phase) comes into effect in the Cayman Islands pursuant to the introduction of the Virtual Asset.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for digital asset funds, tokenised investment vehicles, and fintech ventures, offering regulatory clarity through frameworks like VASPA and SIBA. This comprehensive guide explores how entrepreneurs and fund managers can leverage Cayman's tax-neutral environment, flexible fund structures including segregated portfolio companies, and the Special Economic Zone to establish and scale digital asset businesses with legitimate offshore substance.

As artificial intelligence transitions from emerging technology to essential operational infrastructure, Cayman Islands entities face mounting pressure to articulate AI-related risks with precision and substance. With AI disclosure among major companies surging from 12% to 83% in just two years, and over a third of new Cayman funds now addressing AI in their documentation, the question is no longer whether to disclose, but how to do so in a manner that satisfies regulators, boards, and sophisticated investo