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The Cayman Islands is a pre-eminent offshore funds jurisdiction. In fact, with around 29,500 registered funds in 2023, Cayman accounts for 68% of funds set up outside of the United States.

The Cayman Islands is advancing its AML/CFT regime whilst reinforcing its commitment to global efforts in combating money laundering and terrorist financing with the introduction of the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Bill, 2023.

The Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) is following Cayman Islands Government policy and activating its business continuity plan during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

On 30 June 2021, the Cayman Islands Government published the International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2021...

Increasingly, I am instructed by LPs seeking their own Cayman legal counsel prior to committing capital.

Year-end preparations for financial firms are well underway, with the associated deadlines coming into view. Cayman Islands-based entities that are approaching or have reached the end...

From our vantage point as advisers to many of the world's top hedge fund managers, broad market forces flow through to our instructions, and ultimately drive many of the terms of the funds we advise.

The Registrar of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) extends season's greetings to the public and the NPO sector. During this special season of generous giving, the Registrar encourages the community to be…

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, André Ebanks, will present the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024...

In our annual white paper, we noted that 2024 was characterised by elections, inflation and the rise of AI. These themes and the rapidly evolving geopolitical environment have continued to dominate the headlines into 2025.

Securities investment business in or from the Cayman Islands is regulated by the Securities Investment Business Law (Revised) (SIBL).

In accordance with a decision by the Liquor Licensing Board, liquor licence holders who operate bars and nightclubs can choose to extend their hours of business on Grand Cayman...

A Cayman Islands court has ruled on whether creative pleading strategies can circumvent arbitration agreements when parties attempt to frame monetary claims as requests for specific performance. The case examines the interplay between contractual arbitration clauses, statutory stay provisions, and the court's inherent case management jurisdiction when parallel proceedings are underway in different forums.

As such, Mangatal J. confirmed that "the circumstances of the case warrant the Court granting orders in relation to the appointment of a forensic expert to carry out a forensic audit.

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.

Cayman's first of its kind hybrid Foundation Company is likely to appeal as a holding vehicle, SPV and succession planning option, says Ogier trusts partner Anthony Partridge.

The Cayman Islands legislature introduced the statutory merger and consolidation regime which is now found in Part XVI of the Companies Law (2013 Revision) in May 2009.