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Tax neutrality and the flow of capital
Tax neutrality is often misunderstood and its nature confused by misunderstandings and misinformation, but its importance cannot be overestimated in supporting global flows of capital and investment financing, says Jude Scott of Cayman Finance.
The state of the mutual fund industry
As Cayman Islands-regulated funds post solid growth numbers, Russell Burt, chairman of AIMA Cayman, reflects on a period of landmarks for the sector, including avoiding another blacklist.
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.
Hedge funds have a heart
The Hedge Funds Care Cayman charity raises money and spends it in the form of grants to child abuse prevention and treatment programmes located in the Cayman Islands. Cindy Hislop and Baron Jacob, board members of Hedge Funds Care Cayman, discuss its successes in 2018 and plans for this year.
A decade of influence
The Cayman Islands Directors Association, a rising force on the Cayman Islands for several years, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2018. Cassandra Powell, its president, tells Cayman Funds about its achievements in 2017 and its plans for the year ahead.
Looking ahead to new goals, new initiatives
2017 was a memorable year for 100WF Cayman as a new brand and new identity led to a surge in membership and record levels of charity fundraising. 2018 is set to be even better, says Michelle Morgan, chair of the Communications Committee of the 100WF Cayman Location.
Blockchain: a path to innovation
In the same way that the Cayman Islands has innovated to stay ahead of the curve in other areas, it must ensure that it leverages new technologies such as blockchain, writes Daniella Skotnicki from Harneys.
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.
