The Cayman Islands Government has announced that the date on which the Data Protection Law 2017 ("DPL") will be brought into force is now 30 September 2019.

Special purpose vehicles (SPVs) are commonly employed as a structuring tool in many cross-border and structured finance transactions, and collateralised loan obligation (CLO) transactions are no exception.

The Cayman Islands today observes the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which the jurisdiction adopted in 2014.

As such, Cayman's legislation is based on the global standards, and we will continue to adhere to global standards with regard to economic substance requirements for relevant entities.

CIIPO is a unit under the General Registry department.

We often hear the Cayman Islands are criticized in the press or in political debate over perceived financial secrecy. A flagging election campaign in the US or Europe can easily benefit from the rejuvenating spark provided by an airing of the offshore holdings of the candidates and their families

It has been said that we are in the middle of a multi-trillion dollar transition of family wealth between generations. In order to facilitate that transition, careful planning and management of family wealth and assets...

A public meeting on the new Trade and Business Licensing Law, specifically health insurance and pension requirements, is being held at 7pm on Thursday, 31 March, at the Town Hall in George Town.

The Ministry of Financial Services apologises for any confusion caused.

The offices will reopen on Monday, 29 January at 8:30 am, and DCI's business licensing counter will reopen at 9 am...

Liquor licence holders across the Cayman Islands are reminded of the usual Good Friday stipulations as Good Friday is this Friday, 18 April.

The Cayman Islands’ position as a top international financial centre is facilitated not only by its income tax-free status, but also by the Islands’ history of political and economic stability, responsible and practical levels of regulation, and a highly competent workforce of professionals, judiciary and legislators.

The Cayman Islands Government notes the publication of the Tax Justice Network's (TJN) latest secrecy index.

At the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Mexico, Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks extended congratulations to outgoing FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo, in recognition of her distinguished tenure.

The 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.

The Cayman Islands has been added to the EU's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes following the EU Member States finance ministers' meeting (EcoFin) on 18 February 2020.

The Ministry of Financial Services, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, representatives of the money-services businesses and members of the local banking industry are discussing the recent business decisions concerning remittance services.

The Ministry of Financial Services, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, representatives of the money-services businesses and members of the local banking industry are discussing the recent business decisions concerning remittance services.