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At the epicentre of the funds universe—and staying there
The Cayman Islands remains the heart of the offshore hedge funds world, and it is well positioned to remain there even in a future driven by technology including artificial intelligence, Ingrid Pierce, global managing partner at Walkers, tells Cayman Funds.
Regulation remains top of the list
Cayman’s strength has always been the healthy dialogue between the authorities and industry, something the Cayman Islands Funds Administrators Association is keen to ensure endures the tests of time, says Timothy Rossiter, the body’s chair.
Going from strength to strength
The influence of the Cayman Islands Directors Association continues to grow, representing a united voice for funds directors and playing a key role in consultations around regulation. Cassandra Powell, its president, tells Cayman Funds about its latest achievements and plans.
Flying high; the funds sector soars despite pressures
The funds industry continues to innovate and embrace change as it keeps pace with increasingly dynamic investment markets and global economic uncertainty. All this plus the implications of economic substance regulations were among the topics discussed by a panel of experts at a roundtable hosted by EY.
Closing the gap
Cayman’s anti-money laundering regime has been updated to take into account the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force. Sailaja Alla at Appleby explains the implications of the changes.
Cayman can lead in cryptocurrencies
Cayman has the opportunity to become a world leader in cryptocurrencies and associated technologies such as blockchain, says JS de Jager at Cayman Management, who argues to Cayman Funds that this burgeoning sector is no bubble.
Shifting tides
The regulatory tide is shifting in the Cayman Islands and one demonstration of this has been the AML Regulations, which detail guidance to the industry on the requirements to conduct customer due diligence, says Sharon Williams of US Bancorp Fund Services.
Cybersecurity and the rise of cryptographic assets
International Management Services (IMS) is one of the leading providers of professional director services in the Cayman Islands. Sean Inggs, a professional independent director, offers his views on cybersecurity and cryptocurrency-related questions for hedge funds.
Innovation, challenges and competition
The dynamic landscape that is the Cayman funds sector with all its opportunities and challenges was debated by a panel of executives and politicians at the annual Cayman Funds roundtable hosted by EY. Regulatory changes, competition and the potential of cryptocurrencies were hot topics.
Looking to lead on cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies, blockchain and similar financial technologies hold enormous potential for the Cayman Islands, and it can take a leadership position in how they are regulated. Jude Scott, chief executive officer of Cayman Finance, explains how the newly launched Cayman Finance Innovation Lab is seeking to set the pace for the rest of the world.
