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Cayman Islands

The Regulatory 15/15 Podcast: January 2026 (Bonus Episode)

In this bonus episode of our Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Anthony Mourginos and Daniel Moore discuss the OECD Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF): CARF vs Common Reporting Standard (CRS), why it matters, who’s in scope in the Cayman Islands, implementation, compliance touchpoints, and key filing deadlines. Read more →

Anthony Mourginos, Daniel Moore

22 Jan 2026

Cayman Islands

Cayman DITC Extends PPoC Submission Deadline Under Amended CRS

Cayman Islands DITC extends CRS PPoC submission requirements: the TIA now sets a 31 January 2027 deadline to appoint a PPoC “in the Islands” and record when an entity became a Financial Institution. All Cayman FIs must keep accurate PPoC details on the DITC Portal, with 2025 FIs still registering by 30 April 2026. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Jo Ottaway, Michelle Bailey, Patrick Head

21 Jan 2026

British Virgin Islands

Get to Know Our Team – Joanna Russell

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Joanna Russell

19 Jan 2026

Cayman Islands

CIMA Launches Annual Prudential Information Survey for Registered Persons

On 31 Dec 2025, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) launched its Prudential Information Survey for Registered Persons under SIBA. This annual 40‑question return, due via REEFS by 31 March 2026, gauges business, market, legal, AML/CFT‑PF, sanctions, resilience, tech, outsourcing and governance risks. Existing Annual Declaration and AML Survey obligations still apply. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Laura Goucke, Patrick Head

19 Jan 2026

Ireland

Operational Resilience in MiFID Investment Firms – CBI Thematic Review

The Irish Central Bank’s thematic assessment of operational resilience in investment firms finds evidence of maturing frameworks but also weaknesses in identification and mapping of critical or important business services, scenario testing and integration with risk frameworks. Boards and senior management should reassess their frameworks for compliance. Fund management companies and other in-scope regulated firms should also note the findings. Read more →

Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith, Philip Keegan, Stephen Carty

15 Jan 2026

Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland Update and Supervisory Approach for 2026: Fund Service Providers

In 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland will streamline financial regulation, overhauling gatekeeping, supervision and regulatory reporting. Priorities include simpler rules on governance, outsourcing, AML and data. It will also review the fund service provider framework, align Irish rules with EU law, and implement the new Regulatory Impact Assessment supervision model replacing PRISM. Read more →

Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith, Philip Keegan, Stephen Carty

09 Jan 2026

Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands

Sanctions – Cayman / BVI to Move to Single UK Sanctions List

From 09:00 GMT on 28 January 2026, the UK’s Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets will close. The UK Sanctions List becomes the single source for all designations, streamlining screening across asset freezes, immigration, trade and transport. Cayman Islands and BVI entities should review documentation and systems for compliance. Read more →

Adam Huckle

31 Dec 2025

Ireland
Luxembourg

AIMA AIFMD 2 Implementation Guide – Key Points Summary

AIFMD 2.0, the most significant update to the EU’s alternative investment framework since 2011, entered into force on 15 April 2024. Member States must transpose by 16 April 2026 and managers must plan for implementation. Below, we outline the key updates. Read more →

John Gallagher, Lorna Smith, Philip Keegan, Stephen Carty

17 Dec 2025

Cayman Islands

Regulatory 15/15 Podcast – December 2025

In this month’s Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Michelle Bailey, Mariana Alves and Jo Ottaway discuss the Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) 2.0, 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar and Year End Reminders. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Jo Ottaway, Mariana Alves, Michelle Bailey

15 Dec 2025

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Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)

Department for International Tax Cooperation

British Virgin Islands

BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC)

Virgin Islands International Tax Authority

Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)

Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Jersey

Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC)

Luxembourg

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)

Luxembourg ACD (Administration des contributions directes)

EU

European Central Bank (ECB)

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

The Regulatory 15/15 Podcast

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