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Cayman Islands tops specialised financial centre rankings
A survey by the publication ‘The Banker’ has named the Cayman Islands as the best specialised financial centre in the world for the fifth consecutive year.
CIMA signs MOU with Austria
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Finanzmarktauficht of Austria, which provides for mutual assistance regarding supervising managers of alternative investment funds who operate on a cross-border basis in both jurisdictions.
Cayman Government moves towards FATCA timeframe
The Cayman Islands Government expects to announce the timeframe for the signing of intergovernmental agreements (IGA) with both the US and the UK on FATCA in the near future.
CIMA seizes control of suspected Ponzi scheme
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has seized control of AAA Venture Fund SPC Limited. Press reports have suggested the CIMA suspects the fund was acting as an alleged Ponzi scheme.
CIMA partners on training for banking supervisors
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) recently partnered with the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA) and the Caribbean Group of Bank Supervisors (CGBS) to host a five-day Banking Analysis and Examination School for banking supervisors in the Caribbean.
Conference to cover new rules for Cayman funds
Law firm Walkers will hold its annual hedge fund seminar in November. 'Everything Offshore 2014' will hold events in New York and San Francisco.
Weavering case throws spotlight on directors’ duties
A recent case heard by The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands in which the directors of a hedge fund were found responsible for willful neglect and default and ordered to pay over $110 million each in fines, represents a timely reminder that directors of hedge funds should not only do their duty but must also be seen to do their duty.
Investment funds specialist joins Walkers as partner
Law firm Walkers has appointed Dawn Howe as a partner in its Global Investment Funds Group. Howe, a highly regarded offshore investment funds specialist, was previously a partner at Maples and Calder in its Cayman Islands and London offices.
Appleby appoints capital markets specialist
Law firm Appleby has appointed Dylan Wiltermuth as an associate, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets.
Harneys hires investment funds specialist
Law firm Harneys has hired senior associate Remo Dalimonthee. His arrival brings the number of Harneys lawyers practising Cayman law around the globe to 36, the firm said.
