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There are other macro-economic issues too: the threat of conflict in Ukraine, elections in Brazil and France, and economic rumblings in China.

The continuing impact of Covid-19 is clearly the big talking point for 2022, with several questions arising: will new variants emerge, what steps will governments take to limit the spread...

The key talking points from a regulatory perspective revolve around new legislation expected across our key jurisdictions and impacting investment funds, virtual assets and corporates.

Listen to our podcast on Mutual Fund Registration in the Cayman Islands, which is a brief summary on the types of mutual funds and their registration requirements.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for cryptocurrency funds, Web3 projects, and blockchain companies, offering an attractive regulatory framework for digital asset ventures.

The article highlights the key legal pitfalls Fintech businesses should avoid when establishing in the Cayman Islands, including entity misclassification, inadequate substance planning, poor structuring, lack of cross-border alignment, weak governance, and reactive compliance.

Blockchain was originally considered to be the innovative technology that only supported cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Activity in the fintech sector continues to be strong. There is ongoing interest in establishing vehicles in both the Cayman Islands and the BVI.

Stuarts Humphries has earned recognition as a compact independent firm delivering exceptional value in funds counsel, cryptocurrency expertise, and regulatory compliance. Clients praise the firm's responsiveness, real-world solutions, and partners who roll up their sleeves to provide personalized service. The firm balances business acumen with legal precision while offering substantial value compared to larger competitors in the jurisdiction.

In her column for January 2021 (click here), Lucy discusses the UK government's January 2021 consultation on its regulatory approach to cryptoassets ...

On 23 April 2018, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") released a public advisory on virtual currencies to warn of the risks associated with investments in initial coin offerings and virtual currencies ...

The impact of the bankruptcies of the crypto brokers at the end of Q4 highlights the importance for robust governance and controls.

In this webcast, Partner Tim Dawson is joined by Partner Pat Head and Associate Chris Carroll. This month's webcast covers the following Cayman Islands topics...

Partners Melissa Lim and Lucy Frew, along with senior cousel Tony De Quintal and associate Tom Hagger, discuss the evolution of the FinTech market in the Cayman Islands, among other key FinTech issues and developments.

In this bonus Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Anthony Mourginos and Daniel Moore discuss the implementation of the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).

The public is advised that on Sunday, 31 January 2021, the enforcement provisions outlined in the commencement order for the Virtual Asset Services Providers (VASP) Act will commence.

Under the POCL, "virtual asset" means a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded or transferred and can be used for payment or investment purposes.

Once the investment strategy has been determined, and there is the necessary interest from investors, the decision needs to be made on the most optimal way to structure the fund.