Entities have ongoing obligations to keep beneficial ownership information up to date.
Legislative developments have clarified what information needs to be reported for trusts and deemed beneficial owners....more
4/16/2025
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Trusts
Changes to the beneficial ownership regime took effect on 31 July 2024 and enforcement relating to the new requirements is suspended until early 2025.
Many entities that previously had few or no obligations will have to...more
8/6/2024
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Foreign Corporations ,
Legal Entities ,
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Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
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Money Laundering ,
Non-Public Information ,
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Registered Investment Companies (RICs) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Special Purpose Vehicles ,
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On 30 August 2023, following industry consultation, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") issued a new Rule and Statement of Guidance on Nature, Accessibility and Retention of Records for Licensees Conducting the...more
Following industry consultation, on 30 August 2023 the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") issued updated Guidance Notes on the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation...more
9/15/2023
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Anti-Fraud Provisions ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Cayman Islands ,
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Due Diligence ,
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Guidance Update ,
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