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FATF methodology could discriminate against Cayman
The methodology used by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in its peer review process has the potential to discriminate towards the Cayman Islands because the methodology is much more subjective than it was in the past.
SEC launches investment advisers initiative
The Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has launched an initiative directed at investment advisers that have never been examined.
Financial centres survey ranks Cayman highly
The latest survey published by the Global Financial Centres Index has again established Cayman’s strong presence among the world’s top ranking offshore financial centres.
Seven deadly myths hinder FATCA preparation
The Cayman Islands funds industry has responded to the Foreign Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in “suspended disbelief”, according to a new report from DMS Offshore Investment Services.
Maples FS expands regulatory reporting service
Maples Fund Services, the global funds service provider with a substantial presence on the Cayman Islands, has extended its regulatory reporting service to incorporate Annex IV reporting for Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
Mitsubishi UFJ acquires Meridian Fund Services
Mitsubishi UFJ Fund Services, a global asset administrator, has acquired Meridian Fund Services Group, a fund administrator with $14 billion of assets under administration. Both firms have a presence in the Cayman Islands.
CIMA signs Gender Equality Pledge
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has signed a pledge that means it is committed to gender equality.
Cayman remains hub for global deal flow
The Cayman Islands remained the most popular jurisdiction for deal making globally in the fourth quarter of 2013, experiencing a six percent uptick in the number of deals and a 16 percent increase in total deal value over the previous quarter, according to a report released today by Appleby.
Cayman accountancy society admitted to IFAC
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants has been admitted as a full member into the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), a global association for the accountancy profession.
Deadline close on beneficial ownership consultation
The timeframe in which companies can respond to the public consultation regarding beneficial ownership of Cayman Islands’ registered companies is about to close.
