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Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Embraces the Future: New Framework for Tokenised Funds

The Cayman Islands has published three amendment Bills introducing a clear regulatory framework for tokenised mutual funds and private funds. The legislation confirms that digital token issuance by regulated investment funds falls within the existing investment funds regimes – not the virtual asset framework. This brings much-needed legal certainty for fund managers exploring blockchain-based structures. Read more →

Patrick Head

05 Feb 2026

British Virgin Islands

BVI Publishes Updated Guidance on Filing of Beneficial Ownership Information

The BVI Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) has recently published updated Guidance on Filing of Beneficial Ownership Information under the BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations (As Revised), replacing the previous guidance issued in December 2024. Read more →

Matthew Gilbert

04 Feb 2026

Cayman Islands

Stay Compliant with our 2026 AML/CFT/CPF Training for Cayman Islands Financial Entities

Our AML/CFT/CPF training is now live. Register today to satisfy your 2026 annual training requirement. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Patrick Head

03 Feb 2026

British Virgin Islands

Phishing Scam: Warning from the British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority

The British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority (“ITA”) has issued a notice dated 22 January 2026 warning of a phishing scam impersonating the ITA. Read more →

Matthew Gilbert

26 Jan 2026

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

Questions & Responses from Joanna Russell Read more →

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

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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

Regulatory Calendars

AML/CFT/CPF & Sanctions Training

AEOI and Economic Substance

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Disclaimer

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