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Cayman seeks to be included in OECD tax convention
The Cayman Islands Government has formally asked the UK to extend its membership in the OECD/Council of the Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the convention) to the Cayman Islands.
Bell Rock expands independent director services team
Bell Rock, a provider of non-executive independent directors to the alternative investment fund industry, has appointed Evan Judd to its independent director services team, as it expands its fund governance practice for investment funds.
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.
Carey Olsen appoints head of litigation
Law firm Carey Olsen has appointed Michael Makridakis as partner and head of litigation in the firm’s Cayman Islands office.
Maples and Calder grows its asset finance team
Law firm Maples and Calder has appointed Sherice Arman into the firm's finance group as counsel.
Free seminar: are you prepared for FACTA?
A seminar will take place on Thursday October 3 at the Westin Grand Cayman Resort presented by Cayman Finance and the Ministry for Financial Services entitled ‘Are you prepared for FACTA?’
Cayman businesses welcome FATCA agreement
Businesses on the Cayman Islands have welcomed the Cayman Islands Government’s successful conclusion of its negotiations with the US on a Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) under the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Beware of AIFMD implications, warns law firm
While the implications of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and US regulatory rules arising out of the Dodd-Frank Act have generally been considered by US based fund managers, the European Union's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) also has the potential to raise regulatory issues that may not be well understood.
