ArticleThe CLOser - October 2022We are delighted to present our October 2022 edition of The CLOser.GlobalFinance and BankingMaples Group
ArticleWalkers Fundamentals Asia & Middle East: White Paper For 2026Each year we review the terms and trends in the new funds we help to launch across the region, with a particular focus on activity in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the People's Republic of China...GlobalFinance and BankingWalkers
ArticleCayman Appointed One Of First Ever FATF Guest MembersAt its latest Plenary earlier today, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that the Cayman Islands and Senegal are the first countries appointed as guest members under the new Regional Bodies' Guest Initiative. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
ArticleCayman Finance Breaks Down The Characteristics Of Tax HavensThe Cayman Islands is a transparent, tax-neutral jurisdiction – not a tax haven.Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Finance
ArticleCIMA Releases Related Fund Entity Form For Cayman Islands Private FundsAs noted in our recent update, the deadline for funds registered under the Private Funds Act to submit their first fund annual return form is 30 September 2021. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleEU Recognition Of Cayman Islands Tax Cooperation And Removal From Annex 1 ListThe EU has announced that the Cayman Islands has been removed from Annex 1 of the EU's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes following a meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council.Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingWalkers
ArticleHow To Prepare For MiFID II Information Management ChallengesWhen MiFID II comes into place on 3 January 2018, it will be amongst the broadest of financial industry legislations. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingDMS Governance Ltd
ArticleParliament To Hear How Companies Amendment Bill Will Enhance Financial ServicesDeputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks, will present the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to enhance financial services at the next meeting of Parliament on 26 February. Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingCayman Islands Government
Article汇嘉透过开曼群岛协议安排的方式为Phoenix Group Holdings成功回岸提供谘询汇嘉很高兴担任开曼群岛法律顾问,同时,Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer(伦敦办事处)担任英国法律顾问,透过开曼群岛协议安排以及相关资本削减,协助Phoenix Group HoldingsCayman IslandsFinance and BankingWalkers
ArticleEU AML Delisting Process Commenced; Cayman Removed From UK High Risk ListGovernment has been informed that the EU Commission has published a delegated regulation this week regarding the removal of the Cayman Islands from its AML list. Cayman IslandsGovernment, Public SectorCayman Islands Government
ArticleThe Cayman Islands Has Been Added To The EU Blacklist. What Now?The Cayman Islands was added to the EU blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (EU Blacklist) on 18 February 2020.European UnionFinance and BankingCollas Crill
ArticleCayman Islands Sanctions Update Post-BrexitAll Cayman Islands persons or entities are subject to applicable Cayman Islands sanctions legislation. In addition, persons or entities that carry on 'relevant financial business' in or from the...GlobalInternational LawMaples Group
ArticleInvestment Funds: Opportunities During Covid-19The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances for business operations globally. Economists have warned the fallout could be similar to that of the 2008 recessionCayman IslandsCoronavirus (COVID-19)Appleby
ArticleAssessment And Remediation Of Outsourcing ArrangementsIn our update of October 2015 we summarised the provisions and application of the CIMAStatement of Guidance on the outsourcing of material functions by regulated entities.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleCayman Islands Bank Regulatory Update - July 2020The Monetary Authority (Administrative Fines) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (the Amendment) came into force in the Cayman Islands on 26 June 2020. Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOgier
ArticleCIMA Launches One-Time Amnesty Scheme For Non-Compliant DirectorsOn 3 September 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) announced by General Industry Notice a One-time Non-Compliant Directors' Amnesty Scheme...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawAppleby
ArticleExpansion Of Cayman Economic Substance Regime To Include PartnershipsWith effect from 30 June 2021 the International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) (Amendment) of Schedule Regulations, 2021 serve to expand the application of the International Tax Cooperation...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawConyers
ArticleIs It Time To Liquidate Your Cayman Islands Entity?Client Director, Andre Slabbert details how opting for the voluntary liquidation of your Cayman company when it has naturally reached the end of its life cycle can save on entity dissolution costs.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawOcorian
ArticlePrimeo Appeals The Grand Court's Dismissal Of Its $2bn Administrator And Custodian ClaimsIn August 2017, following a trial lasting almost 4 months, the Grand Court handed down its judgment in the proceedings brought by Primeo Fund against Bank of Bermuda Limited and HSBC Securities Services S.A. in their respective capacities as administrator and custodian of Primeo.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers