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Conyers Coverage Issue 16 – Fall Edition 2026
This edition explores the developments, opportunities and regulatory shifts shaping the Cayman Islands insurance and reinsurance sector, examining reinsurance financing structures, tokenised risk financing solutions, and the latest industry statistics emerging from key gatherings including the NAIC Summer Meeting and Monte Carlo. The newsletter highlights significant regulatory developments impacting insurers and reinsurers, including CIMA's thematic review, revised Enforcement Manual, and new enforceable r
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CIMA's Revised Enforcement Manual: Key Takeaways For Boards Of Reinsurers
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has published a revised Enforcement Manual that significantly expands its publication framework for enforcement actions against regulated entities. For reinsurance companies operating as Class B or Class D insurers, the Manual clarifies CIMA's broad enforcement toolkit and highlights critical compliance areas where boards must maintain vigilant oversight. Understanding these enforcement priorities and reputational risks is essential for maintaining regulatory standing a
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Cayman Islands Digital Assets - October 2026 Update
The Cayman Islands has introduced significant regulatory developments for digital assets, including a dedicated framework for tokenised funds, enhanced AML and sanctions rules, and strengthened market conduct requirements for virtual asset service providers. These changes provide greater regulatory certainty while reinforcing the jurisdiction's position as a leading hub for digital assets and fintech innovation.
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Carey Olsen
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Corporate Governance In The Spotlight: Key Takeaways From CIMA’s 2026 Thematic Review Of Reinsurance Companies
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority's thematic review of reinsurance companies revealed that corporate governance weaknesses accounted for 68% of all identified deficiencies, with board oversight failures, sub-committee governance gaps, and inadequate segregation of duties emerging as critical areas of concern. What specific governance fundamentals must boards and management teams address to meet regulatory expectations and industry standards?
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New CIMA AML Rule And Sanctions Rule: What Regulated Funds Need To Consider
New CIMA Rules effective September 2026 will transform anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for Cayman Islands investment funds, elevating previous guidance to directly enforceable requirements. Fund governing bodies face enhanced responsibilities including mandatory annual AML training, independent audit requirements, and stricter AMLCO independence standards. Understanding these practical implications and preparing appropriate compliance frameworks will be essential for funds and their service p
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Carey Olsen
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New CIMA AML Rule And Sanctions Rule: What Regulated Entities Need To Consider
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced new enforceable Rules on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, effective September 18, 2026. These Rules transform previous guidance into directly enforceable requirements, establishing clear obligations for regulated entities including mandatory annual training for governing bodies, independent audit requirements, and enhanced AMLCO independence standards.
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Carey Olsen
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Guide: Cayman Fund, Investment Manager And Fintech Establishment
The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for digital asset funds, tokenised investment vehicles, and fintech ventures, offering regulatory clarity through frameworks like VASPA and SIBA. This comprehensive guide explores how entrepreneurs and fund managers can leverage Cayman's tax-neutral environment, flexible fund structures including segregated portfolio companies, and the Special Economic Zone to establish and scale digital asset businesses with legitimate offshore substance.
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Stuarts Law
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Cayman Islands New AML Rule And New Sanctions Rule - Practical Guide For Investment Funds
CIMA's new AML and Sanctions Rules introduce enhanced compliance obligations for Cayman Islands investment funds, requiring independent audits of entire compliance programmes by qualified external auditors. Investment funds must assess their audit requirements, identify suitable auditors, and align their compliance frameworks with the new regulatory standards before the September 2026 implementation deadline.
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Cayman Islands Local PPOC Requirement
The Cayman Islands has implemented new regulations requiring every Cayman Financial Institution to designate a Principal Point of Contact based locally, with an extended compliance deadline now set for January 2027. This development represents a significant component of the jurisdiction's broader CRS 2.0 implementation framework, creating new operational obligations for financial institutions operating in the territory.
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Stuarts Law
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Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – April To June 2026
The Cayman Islands government has delivered its first-year progress report while advancing critical reforms across financial crime prevention, legal services regulation, and digital transformation. CIMA has simultaneously published findings from its thematic review of reinsurance companies and introduced new requirements for approved auditors, signaling heightened supervisory expectations across the jurisdiction.
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