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UK Overseas Territories Minister praises Cayman Islands
The new UK Overseas Territories Minister, Baroness Joyce Anelay, visited the Cayman Islands in October in her first official visit to a British territory since assuming her role in July.
Campbells to hold conference analysing distressed and failed funds in Cayman and US
Offshore law firm, Campbells, will be hosting its annual conference with updates on the Cayman Islands fund industry.
New CIMA powers could see non-resident directors fined
Proposed legislative changes by the Cayman Government, which would give the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) significant new powers to impose administrative fines, would mean directors could be personally fined even if they are not based in Cayman.
Walkers adds partner to its Cayman Islands regulatory team
International law firm Walkers has appointed Lucy Frew as a partner to head up the regulatory team in its Cayman Islands office, as part of a continued expansion strategy for the firm.
JP Integra rebrands, hires senior staff, targets private capital sector and US
JP Integra Group, a specialist financial services firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has expanded the firm’s offering to target the private capital sector, made several important hires and has established a presence in the US market, Phil Griffiths, group director, JP Integra, told Cayman Funds Magazine.
Harneys adds counsels and associates to its Cayman office
Harneys has hired three counsel and seven litigation lawyers across Singapore, Cayman and BVI offices. It has also relocated a senior funds associate to its London team.
The Cayman Islands rises up international financial centre ranking
The Cayman Islands has risen by 13 spots in the most recent Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), ‘GFCI 20’.
CIMA promotes deputy to acting head of banking supervision division
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has appointed Gloria Glidden as acting head of the banking supervision division. She replaces Charles Ilako.
Cayman-based Ogier lawyers make Citywealth Future Leaders list
Three of Ogier’s lawyers have been included in the Citywealth Future Leaders list which identifies the top upcoming talent in the private wealth industry.
Ogier appoints managing partner as chair of special economic zones authority
James Bergstorm, regional managing partner of Ogier has been appointed chairman of the authority that oversees the special economic zones law in the Cayman Islands.