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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar

Our 2026 Cayman Islands regulatory calendar is now available! Read more →
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Tokenised Fund Structures Move from Pilots to Production

Tokenisation has shifted from concept to practice. Managers are issuing funds on DLT—shortening settlement, broadening access, and enabling real time transparency. MMFs led; ETFs are next. Read our full article published in the latest edition of the AIMA Journal. Read more →
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BVI SARs: BVI Finance Webinar on Improving the Quality of SARs Filings

BVI Finance hosted a webinar recently on improving the quality and effectiveness of suspicious activity reports (“SARs”) to generate actionable intelligence and strengthen BVI’s AML/CFT/CTF framework. Read more →
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Maples Group Wins Two Honors at the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards

The Maples Group has been recognized in two categories at the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards in New York: Fund Administrator of the Year – Offshore and Regulatory & Compliance Firm of the Year: Offshore. Determined by a judging panel and industry votes, these honors highlight the Group’s excellence in fund administration and regulatory services, and the strength of its integrated One Group model across fund, fiduciary and legal capabilities. Read more →
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New VASP Financial Returns Form

CIMA has launched the VASP Financial Returns Form (VFR-051-84) in REEFS effective 1 December 2025. All regulated VASPs must file by 31 December 2025 for the period ending 30 September 2025. No extensions apply. Access guidance in REEFS or on CIMA’s site, and send queries to [email protected]. Read more →
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New Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Regulations Published

Cayman Islands’ CARF Regulations, published 27 November 2025 and effective 1 January 2026, implement the global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to enhance tax transparency and fight evasion and money laundering. Mirroring the CRS, CARF enables automatic exchange of crypto-asset data. Read more →

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