Posts Tagged ‘Cayman Islands’
Cayman Islands Private Funds Law – Expanded Scope
On 7 July 2020, the Private Funds Law, 2020 (PF Law) was amended to vary the definition of a “private fund” by clarifying the definitions of certain entity types and extending the scope of the PF Law to additional entities.
The deadline for registration under the PF Law remains 7 August 2020. We recommend that all Cayman Island investment vehicles be re-assessed to ensure compliance particularly considering the new Administrative Fine regime. Open-ended mutual funds and hedge funds are unaffected.
Read MoreNew CIMA fines and TIA offence in force in the Cayman Islands
The Monetary Authority (Administrative Fines) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 was enacted on 26 June 2020 extending the ability of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to impose significant fines.
It is now also an offence for knowingly or wilfully supplying false or misleading information to the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (TIA).
Read MoreNew rules for regulated funds
As referenced in our updater on new registration requirements for Cayman Islands investment funds, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has published new rules governing the segregation of assets and the contents of offering documents and marketing materials for regulated funds.
The new rules apply to mutual funds that are regulated under the Mutual Funds Law (as Revised) and private funds registered under the recently promulgated Private Funds Law 2020.
Read MoreCayman Islands announce business continuity measures (UPDATED)
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cayman Islands Government has announced a number of measures to support the continuity, viability, and strength of the financial services industry and ensure business continuity to clients.
The measures have been announced through industry advisory notices and those of most interest to our clients are noted here as they are updated.
Read MoreCRS and FATCA Reporting deadline extension and NEW Information Requirements
FATCA: BVI, Bermuda and Cayman Islands – The IRS has provided for an extension of time for Model 1 IGA jurisdictions to provide their 2019 FATCA data to the United States competent authority. Currently the deadline…
NEW Cayman Islands CRS Compliance Form…
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