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ESMA can be satisfied quickly to speed AIFMD passport: Cayman Finance
Cayman Finance, the promotional body for the Cayman Islands financial services industry, has said it hopes the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will be able to hasten its decision on granting third country passport to Cayman Islands Alternative Investment Fund managers and a decision can be made in a shorter time period than ESMA has suggested.
Cayman in strong position post-Brexit: Cayman Finance
Jude Scott, chief executive officer (CEO) of Cayman Finance, has said that the Cayman Islands is in a strong position following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
HSFB appoints Carlson Capital founder as board member
The Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB) has appointed Clint Carlson as the newest member of its board
Decision on AIFMD passport should be made by June 30
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has said it is confident the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would complete its assessment of a second wave of nations for inclusion into the AIFMD passport system by June 30.
Bear market fallout will trigger insolvency of bank, forecasts Morgan Creek founder
The fallout from the bear market in commodities will likely extend to the insolvency of at least one European bank, while growth will rebound in key emerging markets, according to some “surprise predictions for 2016” from Morgan Creek Capital Management founder Mark Yusko, speaking at the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit, which has been taking place in Grand Cayman this week (February 4-5).
Apex ads Amplitude Capital to growing list of clients
Apex Fund Services will provide administration services to offshore funds managed by Amplitude Capital. Amplitude manages assets of over $1.5 billion with operations in Switzerland, UK and the Cayman Islands.
Crestbridge to open Cayman office
Crestbridge, a fund and corporate services provider, will open an office on the Cayman Islands by the end of the year.
Cayman Finance welcomes ESMA progress on AIFMD Passport
Cayman Finance has welcomed the news from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) that they are moving forward with assessments and recommendations in regards to the extension of the AIFMD Passport to non-EU AIFMs and AIFs.
ESMA completes first assessments of countries seeking AIFMD passport
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued an initial list of countries it recommends are suitable to secure the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) passport.
AIMA confident Cayman will gain AIFMD passport approval
The Cayman Islands is confident it will be granted the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) passport, according to the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund industry association.
