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In April 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") issued a new Statement of Guidance on Corporate Governance for Mutual Funds and Private Funds ("SOG") and Rule...

Under the Cayman Islands Directors Registration and Licensing Act (the “Act”), anyone named a director of certain entities (called “covered entities” in the Act) must register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”). Such directors should understand and be familiar with the rules of registration as part of their role.

Recognition of foreign Court-appointed receivers in the Cayman Islands: In the Matter of Silk Road Funds Ltd.

In an unanticipated development, the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal handed down judgment on 12 February 2015 and has reversed the decision of Jones J...

The Opt-In Regimes provide clarity in relation to the approach adopted by the Cayman Islands and will assist managers and operators of Cayman funds in their plans to continue the marketing of their Cayman funds...

The Cayman Islands investment funds sector continues to evolve with significant regulatory updates affecting reporting requirements and the introduction of a new framework for tokenised funds. Key changes include modifications to Common Reporting Standards and Economic Substance filing procedures, alongside the implementation of legislation enabling digital token representation of fund interests.

Companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands have long been a popular choice as listing vehicles on most of the world's major stock exchanges

DMS Offshore Investment Services Ltd. (DMS), the world's largest fund governance firm, and Arena Capital Advisors (Arena) have announced the launch of the Arena Short Duration High Income Fund hosted on DMS UCITS ICAV platform.

With the Directors Registration & Licensing Law now up and running, CIMA is placing more emphasis on supervising directors to Cayman funds.

The managed futures industry makes up a significant component of the global hedge fund industry assets under management, approaching 10% according to the most recent BarclayHedge data.

The Registrar of Companies (RoC) is imposing penalties and issuing warning letters to companies that fail to submit accurate information on their ultimate beneficiaries (their ‘beneficial owners').

In this Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Partners Chris Capewell, Patrick Head and Professional Support...

There's been increased focus from the courts and regulators on the duties owed by directors of a Cayman Islands or BVI fund since the financial crisis of 2007-8 and various high profile fund meltdowns.

When it comes to our social and environmental impacts and engaging with the local community, we take our responsibilities seriously

Cayman financial services providers, including entities carrying on securities investment business are required to comply with the Proceeds of Crime Law (2018 Revision), the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (2018 Revision) ...

The Cayman Islands achieved ratings of either Compliant or Largely Compliant for 27 out of the 40 Recommendations, with no 'Non-Compliant' ratings.