Topic: Cayman Finance
Cayman Finance hosts seminar on new UK bill
Cayman Finance will host a seminar on Thursday, March 23, at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman to discuss the U.K.’s latest Criminal Finances Bill.
UK Criminal Finances Bill seminar planned
Cayman Finance will host a seminar by representatives of the U.K.’s Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs on Thursday, March 23, on Britain’s latest Criminal Finances Bill.“
The recent Private Member’s Motion by Mr. Arden McLean and Mr. Winston Connolly
We would argue that it would be much more constructive and beneficial for the jurisdiction for the parties involved to focus on producing a legal practitioners law that addresses all of those objectives in a balanced way than it would be for them to focus on debating and dealing with the Private Member’s Motion.
Cayman Finance defends law firms, says MLAs threaten financial sector
Cayman Finance, the primary organization representing the financial services industry in the Cayman Islands, has raised concerns that allegations from independent legislators of potentially criminal wrongdoing by the island’s law firms could do significant damage to the territory’s core industry.
EDITORIAL – Cayman Finance: A loud and clear message to Arden and Winston
A pair of elected legislators – George Town MLA Winston Connolly and East End MLA Arden McLean – have publicly accused the Cayman Islands’ largest law firms of criminality and conspiracy, and called for the prosecution of the partners of those firms.
Hundreds of students explore job fair
More than 500 students attended a career fair last month to learn about jobs ranging from handling drug-sniffing dogs to working in a medical lab and operating drones. The Careers Fair, hosted by Cayman Academy at the University College of the Cayman Islands, drew students from Cayman’s public and private schools.
Cayman Finance CEO promotes financial industry in Europe
Cayman Finance CEO Jude Scott has completed a two-week visit to Europe to promote the Cayman Islands financial services industry and its role in Europe, the United Kingdom and the global financial economy.
Cayman Finance CEO talks tax neutrality on ‘BBC World’
During an appearance on the BBC this month, Cayman Finance CEO Jude Scott highlighted the Cayman Islands’ regulatory and transparency regime. “The reality is not all offshore jurisdictions are made the same," he said on the program.
Cayman Finance celebrates student education, work program
The second year of the Cayman Finance Student Education and Work Experience Programme has concluded after nine weeks of workshops and mentor sessions and a four-week work placement component.
Cayman rises 13 spots in Global Financial Centre Index
The Cayman Islands has risen 13 spots in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, released this month. Cayman ranks 28th, ahead of Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands in 35th and 36th position, respectively.
Italy adds Cayman to tax ‘whitelist’
Italy has included the Cayman Islands on the list of jurisdictions it deems cooperative in tax matters.
Business in Brief: Cayman Finance delivers Bar Association student chapter lecture
Tortuga Rum Company appoints new general manager; Hawksford appoints chief operating officer; Butterfield receives U.S. Captive Services Award; Walkers announces four new scholarship recipients; Caymanian litigator joins HSM Group; and Estera sponsors Cayman Touch Rugby at U.S. Nationals
Cayman Islands-registered firms top 100,000 mark for first time
The number of active companies on the Cayman Islands company register has exceeded 100,000 for the first time in its history.
EDITORIAL – Cayman’s image: Travers versus ‘the world’
The Cayman Islands is fortunate to have a sustained and stentorian voice proclaiming, anytime and anywhere, the virtues of our jurisdiction’s financial services sector.
New reinsurer Alesia Re domiciles in Cayman
New reinsurance company, Alesia Re, SPC received regulatory approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to act as a Class D reinsurer.
Cayman seeks opportunity in Brexit aftermath
Cayman Islands leaders are seeking silver linings amid global political and economic turmoil in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Cayman Finance, government sign new agreement
Cayman Finance has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Cayman Islands government “to enhance the already close working relationship that Cayman’s financial services industry has with government,” Cayman Finance said in a statement.
Financial services body: Cayman links to Panama Papers minor
The online database of entities, officers and intermediaries linked to the Panama Papers release shows that links to the Cayman Islands are relatively minor, according to Cayman Finance.
UK opposition slams Cayman for beneficial ownership ‘victory’
Speaking in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn Wednesday again criticized Prime Minister David Cameron and the new beneficial ownership agreement with Cayman announced this week.
Cayman Finance supports beneficial ownership ‘enhancement’
Cayman Finance said it supports the agreement concluded between the Cayman Islands government and the United Kingdom over improvements to the way beneficial ownership information is collected and exchanged with foreign tax authorities and law enforcement.
Cayman Finance: Cayman not a secrecy jurisdiction
Following the leak of internal documents of Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca which has reignited the debate about offshore financial centers, Cayman Finance said Tuesday that Cayman has a proven track record on transparency and cross-border cooperation.
