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Cayman Finance backs creation of public register of beneficial ownership
Cayman Finance, the association of the Cayman Islands financial services industry, has backed the announcement by the Cayman Islands Government that it intends to introduce a public register of beneficial ownership, in line with evolving standards and international obligations such as those reflected in the principles of EU 5th Anti Money Laundering Directive.
Estera partners with U Law; renames it Estera Law (Cayman)
Estera, a provider of corporate, funds and trust services, has announced the launch of legal services in Cayman Islands and Bermuda. Estera Law will provide legal services in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands which are aligned to clients’ individual objectives and preferences. Estera’s legal services will cover a number of practice areas such as corporate and commercial, regulatory, insurance and investment funds.
Mourant unveils new recruits to its corporate department
Global offshore law firm, Mourant, has announced two new Caymanian Articled Clerks have joined its corporate department, bringing the headcount in the Cayman Islands office to 90.
CIMA raises awareness of anti-money laundering rules
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) hosted an anti-money laundering (AML) outreach session for bank licensees and representatives of regulated trust and corporate service providers (TCSPs) at the Westin Grand Cayman Governor’s Ballroom on Friday, 13 September.
AIMA Cayman collaborates with industry
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative for the alternative investment management industry, have been actively engaging with members at a series of educationally inspired events focused on the current regulatory landscape facing the industry.
Cayman Finance praises OECD findings on Cayman regime
Cayman Finance has acknowledged the positive impact of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) concluding that the Cayman Islands’ tax neutral regime is not harmful and meets all economic substance requirements.
Laven appoints former Estera exec as COO
Laven Group, a provider of regulatory compliance solutions and risk and due diligence services, has appointed Brad Stephenson as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Cayman Finance praises FBI comments on ‘immense value’ of Cayman
A senior official from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has commented on the positive role that jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands play in combatting financial crime.
Conyers appoints partner in corporate practice
Conyers has appointed Nicholas Pattman as a Partner in the Corporate practice in the Cayman Islands.
Three Ogier associates admitted to bar
Ogier’s newest associates Graeme Loarridge, Melanie McKernan and Richard Parrish have all been admitted to the Cayman Bar.
