October 26, 2026
How will CIMA supervise and enforce the AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule?
CIMA will supervise its AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule on a risk basis, without blanket enforcement and before its fines…
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October 26, 2026
Can a Cayman Islands fund rely on its administrator’s AML audit to satisfy CIMA?
CIMA's FAQs say a service provider's AML audit only counts if it tests the individual fund's own programme. wb.group…
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October 26, 2026
Does a Cayman Islands fund need to commission an AML audit now that CIMA’s AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule is in effect?
CIMA's FAQs confirm no AML audit is required solely because the AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule took effect. WB Group…
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October 26, 2026
What did CIMA’s FAQs of 24 September 2026 clarify about the AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule and the Sanctions Rule?
CIMA's FAQs confirm no AML audit is required solely because the AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule took effect. WB Group…
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October 23, 2026
Cayman Annual Government Fees 2027: Changes and Costs
Cayman annual fees for 2027 rise by CI$100 for exempted companies, SPCs, LLCs and ELPs. See the old and new government…
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September 14, 2026
Is there a risk of Cayman Islands beneficial ownership information becoming publicly accessible in the future?
The Cayman Islands' 'legitimate interest' model is under continued political pressure from the UK, even as EU courts…
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September 14, 2026
How can a Cayman Islands company restrict public access to its beneficial ownership information?
Individual beneficial owners facing a genuine safety risk can apply for a three-year access restriction under Cayman…
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September 14, 2026
Can beneficial ownership information in the Cayman Islands be kept private from the public?
Cayman Islands beneficial ownership information is not published or freely searchable. It's held centrally and released…
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September 14, 2026
What is a Licensed Contact Person under Cayman Islands beneficial ownership rules and why is one required?
CIMA-registered funds can appoint a Licensed Contact Person instead of maintaining a full beneficial ownership…
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September 14, 2026
Which entities are in scope under the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act (BOTA)?
Six categories of Cayman Islands legal person fall within the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023, while trusts…
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