Cayman Islands: Money Laundering

The States of Guernsey have published a consultation on 'legitimate interest access' to Guernsey's beneficial ownership register.

For BVI investment business licence holders ("Licensees") for the reporting period ending 31 December 2025...

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks will head the Cayman Islands delegation attending the upcoming Financial Action Task Force Plenary in Mexico as part of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force contingent, as the Cayman Islands continues to strengthen its preparations for the 2027 mutual evaluation of its antimoney laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CTF/CPF) regime.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. In this issue, we explore key regulatory updates and emerging trends to help you stay informed and ahead in today's dynamic compliance environment.

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks MP, will join the Attorney General, the Hon. Samuel Bulgin...

Signalling a re-energised and coordinated drive to strengthen regulatory resilience and support innovation in the financial services sector, the Cayman Islands Government today published two important legislative bills.

All Cayman Islands funds are required to designate a natural person at managerial level as their Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Deputy MLRO (DMLRO).

The Ministry of Financial Services & Commerce has confirmed that although the BOT Act is now in force, enforcement under the new regime will not commence until early next year.

Cayman Islands entities regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") are required to comply with ongoing legal and regulatory requirements...