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.
Director insights into the current investment funds landscape
Hedge fund managers have been focusing on differentiation in order to be competitive, attract the right investor base and stay in the game. Managers are having to adapt to the increasing demands and expectations of investors, as Georgia Prinsloo of Global Funds Management explains.
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.
Legislation: the private equity view
There have been a number of changes to Cayman Islands legislation in recent months and some have had an impact on Cayman-based private equity funds. Jennifer Reilly of Campbells navigates the situation from a private equity perspective.
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.
Fund administration: the customer still comes first
In this fast-changing world of technological advancements and regulatory developments, the role of the fund administrator is ever-evolving—but client service is still the key, as Susan Levy-Elliott from Cayman National Fund Services explores.
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.
GDPR: this time, it’s personal
The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation will have wide-ranging implications for the funds industry, as Philip Dickie and Tamarin Wilson from Harbour explain.
