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Ireland

In Focus: CASP Authorisation and Competency Requirements

ESMA’s latest guidance sets a high bar for firms seeking CASP authorisation under MiCAR. From governance and substance requirements to staff competence standards, the expectations are clear and demanding. Read the key takeaways from ESMA’s Supervisory Briefing and Competence Guidelines and what they mean for firms preparing applications for authorisation. Read more →

Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith

01 Apr 2026

Jersey

Changes to Jersey’s Control of Borrowing Regime

Since the 1950s, the raising of money, issuance of securities and circulation of prospectuses in or from Jersey has been regulated by the island’s Control of Borrowing regime (the “COBO Regime”) which requires, in various circumstances, the issuance of a consent by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (a “COBO consent”). Read more →

Mark Crichton, Mark Slater

01 Apr 2026

British Virgin Islands

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Ayana Hull

30 Mar 2026

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Launches Tokenised Funds Framework

The Cayman Islands has introduced a landmark regulatory framework for tokenised funds through three amendment Acts commencing 24 March 2026 — covering mutual funds, private funds, and virtual asset service providers. The framework establishes clear definitions, disclosure requirements, and CIMA oversight for funds whose interests are represented by digital tokens on distributed ledger technology. Read more →

Patrick Head

26 Mar 2026

Cayman Islands

Registration Deadline Extended Under CARF

On 25 March 2026, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”) issued an Industry Advisory announcing an important deadline extension for Cayman Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (“RCASPs”) required to register under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (“CARF”). Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Patrick Head

26 Mar 2026

British Virgin Islands

BVI Beneficial Ownership Regime: Applications for Exemption from Third Party Access Now Available

Applications can now be made on the online BVI VIRRGIN platform for exemption from disclosure of beneficial ownership information under any legitimate interest access request. From 1 April 2026 legitimate interest access requests can be made by any person considered to have a legitimate interest in inspecting, or requesting a copy of an entry in, the beneficial ownership register maintained by the BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs (“Registrar”). Read more →

Ayana Hull, Matthew Gilbert

18 Mar 2026

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Updates NRA Timeline: What Stakeholders Need to Know

The Cayman Islands Government has updated its 2025–2026 National Risk Assessment (NRA) Factsheet. Originally published in September 2025, the revised factsheet was issued last week. Read more →

Mariana Alves

16 Mar 2026

Cayman Islands

CIMA Publishes Updated Enforcement Manual

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has published its updated Enforcement Manual (Regulatory Handbook Volume 2), effective March 2026 (the “Manual”). This revised Manual replaces and repeals both the June 2025 Enforcement Manual and the Regulatory Procedure – Publication of Enforcement Actions Taken by the Authority (July 2005). Regulated entities should take note of several important changes. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Mariana Alves

06 Mar 2026

Cayman Islands

Preparing for Cayman’s FATF Mutual Evaluation: What You Need to Know

With Cayman’s FATF mutual evaluation set for December 2027, institutions must focus on three priorities: documented risk assessments with supporting evidence, clean and accurate data for the National Risk Assessment, and clear explanations of Cayman’s unique reliance arrangements. The fifth round emphasises effectiveness over compliance, and the guiding principle is simple—if it’s not documented, it’s not done. Preparation starts now. Read more →

Mariana Alves

05 Mar 2026

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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

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European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

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