A 15 minute summary of the latest developments in the regulatory laws of the Cayman Islands released on the 15th day of every month.
EU AML Delisting, Changes to Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 and CIMA's Supervisory Information Circular on AML/CFT Remediation
In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Tim Dawson and Adam Huckle discuss the EU AML Delisting, the BOT Act, 2023 and CIMA's Supervisory Information Circular – AML / CFT Remediation.Speakers:Tim Dawson, Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | tim.dawson@maples.com | View bioAdam Huckle | Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 9 Presentation slidesAML/CFT Remediation (cima.ky)To watch the previously recorded 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/
1/15/2024 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
FATF Grey List Removal and Overview and Comparison of Corporate Transparency Act with Cayman Islands' Beneficial Ownership Regime
Check out the Maples Group Regulatory 15/15 Podcast! We provide in-depth updates on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory law developments. In this episode we discuss the Cayman Islands' removal from the FATF grey list and provide an overview and comparison of the US Corporate Transparency Act against the Cayman Islands' beneficial ownership regime.Speakers:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioAnthony Mourginos | Associate | +1 345 814 5155 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com | View bioDaniel Grugan Senior Vice President | +1 302 340 9968 | daniel.grugan@maples.com | View bioResources:To watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/
11/15/2023 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
CIMA's new rules and statements of guidance that come info effect 14 October
In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Chris Capewell, Patrick Head, Jo Ottaway and Ellen O'Brien discuss CIMA's new rule and statement of guidance on internal controls for regulated entities, CIMA's rule on corporate governance for regulated entities and statement of guidance on corporate governance for mutual and private funds. The new regulatory measures come into effect on 14 October 2023.Speakers:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioPatrick Head, Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View bioJo Ottaway, Associate | +1 345 814 5511 | jo.ottaway@maples.com| View bioEllen O'Brien, Associate | +1 345 814 5534 | ellen.obrien@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 7 Presentation slidesRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.To watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereFOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/
10/10/2023 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
BOT Bill, Revised AML Guidance Notes, CIMA Governance and Internal Controls and the UK Sanctions Update
Check out the Maples Group Regulatory 15/15 Podcast! We provide in-depth updates on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory law developments. In this episode, we discuss the BOT Bill, revised AML guidance notes, CIMA governance and internal controls and the UK sanctions update.Speakers:Tim Dawson | Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | Tim.Dawson@maples.com | View bioAdam Huckle | Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bioAnthony Mourginos | Associate | +1 345 814 5155 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 6 Presentation slides Related Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/15-15
9/14/2023 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
FATF, OECD and BOR Updates, DITC: CRS and ES Developments, Approved Stock Exchanges, CIMA Governance and Controls
Check out the Maples Group Regulatory 15/15 Podcast! We provide in-depth updates on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory law developments.In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Chris Capewell, Patrick Head and Jennifer Parsons discuss FATF, OECD and BOR updates DITC developments on CRS and ES, approved stock exchanges and CIMA governance and internal controls.Speakers:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioPatrick Head | Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View BioJennifer Parsons | Professional Support Lawyer | +1 345 814 5429 | jennifer.parsons@maples.com | View BioResources:Click here for Episode 5 Presentation slidesRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/15-15
8/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
CIMA AML Surveys, DITC FI Registration Audit, AEOI Reminders, SIBA PR Inspections and FAR Deadline
Check out the Maples Group Regulatory 15/15 Podcast! We provide in-depth updates on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory law developments.In this episode, we discuss the latest on CIMA AML surveys, amendment laws and fines regime, DITC FI registration audit, AEOI reminders, SIBA RP inspections and the upcoming FAR deadline.Speakers:Tim Dawson | Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | Tim.Dawson@maples.com | View bioNikki Wood | Partner | +1 345 814 5463 | Nikki.Wood@maples.com | View bioMichelle Bailey | Senior Vice President - Head of Cayman AEOI | +1 345 814 5711 | Michelle.Bailey@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 4 Presentation slidesRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/15-15
6/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
FATF Update, Corporate Governance & Internal Controls, Data Protection and Proposed New Bills
Check out the Maples Group Regulatory 15/15 Podcast! In-depth updates on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory law developments.In this episode, we discuss the latest on FATF, rules and corporate governance and internal controls (COGS), proposed new bills and data protection.For a comprehensive overview of COGS, please see our legal update, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Regulatory Measures for Regulated Entities.Speakers:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioNikki Wood | Partner | 1 345 814 5463 | nikki.wood@maples.com | View bioDaniel Moore | Associate | +852 3690 7443 | daniel.moore@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 3 Presentation slidesTo watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/15-15
5/16/2023 • 21 minutes, 53 seconds
BONUS EPISODE - Failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Background, issues and next steps.
Check out the Maples Group 15/15 regulatory podcast! In-depth update on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory developments in a more accessible, engaging format.In this special bonus episode, Partner Andrew Wood and Associate Dan Moore in our Hong Kong office discuss the background, issues and next steps following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.Speakers:Andrew Wood | Partner | +852 3690 7490 | Andrew.Wood@maples.com | View BioDan Moore | Associate | +852 3690 7443 | Daniel.Moore@maples.com | View bioResources:To watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/
4/24/2023 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Updates on Sanctions, CIMA, AEOI & Silicon Valley Bank. CIMA (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Check out the Maples Group new 15/15 regulatory podcast! Same in-depth update on the latest Cayman Islands regulatory developments in a more accessible, engaging format.In this episode, we discuss the latest on Sanctions including the updated OFSI Monetary Penalties Guidance, AEOI, CIMA refund of fees, CIMA response to industry consultations as well as the Monetary Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and related amendment bills.Stay tuned for a special supplementary podcast to be released in the coming weeks focused on Silicon Valley Bank hosted by Partner Andrew Wood and Associate Dan Won in our Hong Kong office.Speakers:Patrick Head | Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View BioAdam Huckle | Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bioEllen O'Brien | Associate | +1 345 935 5652 | ellen.obrien@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 2 Presentation slidesTo watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/
In this episode, we discuss the latest FATF plenary, CIMA 'Nature of Business' letters, DITC breach letters, OECD's mandatory disclosure rules and Sanctions licence.Speakers:Chris Capewell, Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioPatrick Head, Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View BioTim Dawson, Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | tim.dawson@maples.com | View bioResources:Click here for Episode 1 Presentation slidesTo watch previous episodes of the 15/15 webcasts, Click hereRelated Services:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/