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  • Cayman Islands

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 →
  • British Virgin Islands

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 →
  • Cayman Islands

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 →
  • Cayman Islands

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 →
  • Cayman Islands

CRS Amendment Regulations Published

Cayman Islands updates CRS rules: the 2025 CRS Amendment Regulations take effect from 1 January 2026, with key changes to FI registration, PPOC requirements, earlier 2026 reporting and compliance deadlines (30 June 2027), and immediate penalties for late filings. Read more →
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Get to Know Our Team – Anthony Mourginos

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  • Luxembourg

CSSF Thematic Review on Counter-Proliferation Financing

On 17 November 2025, the Luxembourg financial sector supervisory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”), announced the results of a thematic review concerning proliferations financing risk applying to, and measures implemented by, Luxembourg investment fund managers (“IFMs”) to combat proliferation financing risk (the “Thematic Review”). Read more →

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This blog is provided for general information only. While we endeavour to ensure that it is current as at its date of publication, it does not purport to be exhaustive, and it may not reflect all legal and regulatory developments at any time. It does not constitute or contain legal advice and does not create any contractual and/or attorney-client relationship. Any reliance on the blog is solely at your own risk and to the extent permitted under applicable law or regulation the Maples Group disclaims any liability for any loss that may arise from your use or reliance on it. If you require legal advice, please reach out to your usual Maples Group contact.

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