Cryptocurrencies represent largest fiscal policy experiment in human history: CAIS 19
It is unrealistic to expect the world to grasp the enormity of the potential of cryptocurrencies, which explains their fluctuation in value, but there is no doubting their long-term importance, a panel of experts told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
Blockchain will enable the decentralised economy: Animal Ventures founder at CAIS 19
Blockchain will play a central role in the way economies work in the future by enabling increasing decentralisation and lowering uncertainty in how we trade, Bettina Warburg, co-founder, Animal Ventures, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
Investors drive better diversity but recruiting, retaining women is a challenge: KPMG report
Institutional investors in the alternative investments industry are driving efforts to improve gender diversity at the funds and portfolios they invest in, but recruiting, retaining and advancing women is still the biggest challenge, according to KPMG’s sixth Women in Alternative Investment’s report: The Call to Act.
Space exploration enters new phase of cooperation and investment opportunities: CAIS 19
Space exploration is reaching a new phase of development and exploration which will see increasing cooperation and partnerships between both countries and governments and the private sector, Beth Healey, extreme expedition medic and research scientist, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
US-China will compete for dominance in technology: Eurasia Group founder at CAIS 19
An increasing dislocation will emerge between the fundamental technology platforms being developed and used by China and the US as a ‘cold war’ as technology develops around the world, Ian Bremmer, president and founder, Eurasia Group, told delegates at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
Globalisation, digitisation and "millennialisation" are big challenges: KPMG’s Cowell at CAIS 19
Globalisation, digitisation and "millennialisation" are three critical challenges facing the alternative investment industry Tony Cowell, partner KPMG and chairman of CAIS 19, stated in his opening remarks at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
Innovation, change, technology to dominate discussions at CAIS 19
Innovation and change have already changed the world but will continue to do so at an unprecedented rate for years to come, Chris Duggan, vice president, Dart Enterprises, told delegates in his opening remarks at the annual Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (CAIS), being held in Grand Cayman this week.
Number of registered companies on Cayman reaches all-time high
The number of registered companies in the Cayman Islands has reached an all-time high, according to statistics released by the Cayman Islands General Registry.
Cayman Finance describes Netherlands blacklist as unusual and damaging
Cayman Finance has described a decision by the Netherlands to blacklist 21 jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands, breaking from the stances of other European Union member states, as “unusual” and an attempt to tarnish the reputation of the Cayman Islands.
Carey Olsen recruits new Cayman corporate partner London office
Offshore law firm Carey Olsen has appointed Jasmine Amaria as a Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI) corporate partner in its London office.
