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BANKING AND ASSET FINANCE
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CRYPTOCURRENCY AND BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES
COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP FORMATION SERVICES
FINTECH AND WEB3
FRAMEWORK OFFICE SERVICES
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INVESTMENT FUNDS
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GGI Global Alliance AG
Crypto Valley Association
Chambers of Commerce, Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association
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Chris Humphries is managing partner and head of Stuarts Humphries' FinTech practice. He has expertise in corporate and commercial, investment funds and regulatory compliance matters, with a focus on the FinTech industry.
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Economic Substance Requirements for Fund Managers
This Guidance Note summarises the main elements of the Economic Substance Act as it relates to investment funds, fund managers and other entities registered as registered persons under the Securities Investment Business Act (Revised) (the “SIBA”).
AML Officers in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman AML Regime requires that Cayman Islands Financial Service Providers (“FSPs”) appoint AML Officers and each of those persons to comply with specific roles and responsibilities. This article summarises the four (4) AML roles required and their obligations.
Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for Cayman Islands Funds
The principal legislation in the Cayman Islands which seeks to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism is The Proceeds of Crime Act (2020 Revision) (the “PCA”) and The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (as amended) (the “Regulations”).
Empowering Web3 Expansion through Innovative Legislation
innovative legislation is pushing the boundaries of possibilities for Web3, DAO and De-Fi (more generally termed as, "virtual assets"). Managing Director, Chris Humphries and Partner, Jonathan McLean take a look at how the Cayman Islands has emerged as a leader in this digital revolution.
Registration of a Foreign Company in the Cayman Islands
The Companies Law (as Revised) (the “Companies Law”) provides for the registration of foreign companies in the Cayman Islands.
Fund Registration in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands has become the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of mutual funds and private funds. This article highlights the key things to know about registering a fund in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Structures for Crypto, Web3 and Blockchain Entities
This article examines the common structures used for Crypto, Blockchain and Web3 entities seen in the current marketplace in the Cayman Islands.
Using Side Letters in Private Equity
Side letters allow for the private equity fund to provide key investors with special contractual rights or privileges.
Powers of the Founder of Cayman Foundation Companies
Founders of a Foundation Company also have distinct powers unique to this kind of structure. In this article, we will discuss the Foundation Companies in the Cayman Islands and the specific rights and powers that the Founders have under the Act.
The Private Funds (Amendment) Law 2020
On 7 July 2020, the Government of the Cayman Islands passed the Private Funds (Amendment) Law, 2020.
New Regulatory Regime for Exempted Funds and Private Funds
On 8 January 2020, the Government of the Cayman Islands published a draft Private Funds Bill, 2020 (the “Private Funds Bill”) and simultaneously a draft Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (the “Mutual Funds Bill” and together with the Private Funds Bill the "Bills").
The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law, 2018
On 1 January 2019, the Cayman Islands introduced The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law, 2018 (the “Law”). The Law has been issued in response to the Cayman Islands’ commitment to the global initiative to combat base erosion and profit shifting.
Data Protection Law, 2017 In Effect
The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), came into effect on 30 September 2019.
Economic Substance Requirements for Fund Managers
This Guidance Note summarises the main elements of the Economic Substance Act as it relates to investment funds, fund managers and other entities registered as registered persons under the Securities Investment Business Act (Revised) (the “SIBA”).
AML Officers in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman AML Regime requires that Cayman Islands Financial Service Providers (“FSPs”) appoint AML Officers and each of those persons to comply with specific roles and responsibilities. This article summarises the four (4) AML roles required and their obligations.
Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for Cayman Islands Funds
The principal legislation in the Cayman Islands which seeks to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism is The Proceeds of Crime Act (2020 Revision) (the “PCA”) and The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (as amended) (the “Regulations”).
Empowering Web3 Expansion through Innovative Legislation
innovative legislation is pushing the boundaries of possibilities for Web3, DAO and De-Fi (more generally termed as, "virtual assets"). Managing Director, Chris Humphries and Partner, Jonathan McLean take a look at how the Cayman Islands has emerged as a leader in this digital revolution.
Registration of a Foreign Company in the Cayman Islands
The Companies Law (as Revised) (the “Companies Law”) provides for the registration of foreign companies in the Cayman Islands.
Fund Registration in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands has become the leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment of mutual funds and private funds. This article highlights the key things to know about registering a fund in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Structures for Crypto, Web3 and Blockchain Entities
This article examines the common structures used for Crypto, Blockchain and Web3 entities seen in the current marketplace in the Cayman Islands.
Using Side Letters in Private Equity
Side letters allow for the private equity fund to provide key investors with special contractual rights or privileges.
Powers of the Founder of Cayman Foundation Companies
Founders of a Foundation Company also have distinct powers unique to this kind of structure. In this article, we will discuss the Foundation Companies in the Cayman Islands and the specific rights and powers that the Founders have under the Act.
The Private Funds (Amendment) Law 2020
On 7 July 2020, the Government of the Cayman Islands passed the Private Funds (Amendment) Law, 2020.
New Regulatory Regime for Exempted Funds and Private Funds
On 8 January 2020, the Government of the Cayman Islands published a draft Private Funds Bill, 2020 (the “Private Funds Bill”) and simultaneously a draft Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (the “Mutual Funds Bill” and together with the Private Funds Bill the "Bills").
The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law, 2018
On 1 January 2019, the Cayman Islands introduced The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Law, 2018 (the “Law”). The Law has been issued in response to the Cayman Islands’ commitment to the global initiative to combat base erosion and profit shifting.
Data Protection Law, 2017 In Effect
The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law, 2017 (the "DPL"), came into effect on 30 September 2019.