Topic: Russian assets
Cayman holds US$8.4 billion under Russia sanctions
The Cayman Islands has identified US$8.4 billion in assets since 1 March under regulations sanctioning Russian companies and individuals over the country’s war in Ukraine.
Cayman freezes US$7.3 billion in Russian assets
The Cayman Islands has frozen assets worth US$7.3 billion under the Russia sanctions enforcement.
Abramovich investments highlight Cayman’s unknown Russia exposure
According to media reports Abramovich has invested billions in US hedge funds and private equity funds through offshore companies.
Navalny supporters claim Cayman superyacht tied to Putin
A social media channel and website linked to Russian opposition figure and Kremlin-critic Alexey Navalny has claimed the Cayman-registered superyacht Scheherazade is linked to Vladimir Putin.
US offers reward for info identifying sanctioned Russian assets
The US government has introduced new financial rewards attached to a previously little-known whistleblower award programme targeting kleptocrats.
The Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program established...
Jets, yachts and mansions: The hunt for Russia’s rogue billionaires leads through Cayman
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a global economic war that drags offshore centres like Cayman, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda into the heart of the conflict.
Russia sanctions bring offshore assets into focus
The international sanctions against Russia are bringing renewed attention to offshore transparency and anti-money laundering efforts.
Cayman regulator issues Russia sanctions notice
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has released a notice about the implementation of UK sanctions, including the freezing of assets, against Russian individuals and entities, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russian elephant in the room
I may have missed something but current news items in Cayman regarding the crisis in Ukraine seem to be focussing on the whereabouts of...
