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CIMA’S New AML Audit Rules Effective 18 September 2026 And What Investment Funds Need To Know

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced sweeping changes to anti-money laundering audit requirements for investment funds, mandating independent audits of entire compliance programmes by September 2026. This marks a fundamental departure from previous practice where internal AML officers could conduct their own testing, raising critical questions about implementation timelines, qualified auditor availability, and compliance costs for funds operating in the jurisdiction.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Dillon Eustace

Cayman Islands Reserved Powers Trusts: A Sophisticated Approach To Integrating Wealth Preservation And Strategic Influence

The Cayman Islands (Cayman) has long set the benchmark for sophisticated private wealth structuring and solutions.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Cayman Islands Private Wealth Solutions For Latin American High Net Worth Families

In the constantly evolving regulatory, political, and economic landscape of Latin America, high net-worth (HNW) families face unique challenges in the preservation and intergenerational transfer of wealth...

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Welcome Regulatory Clarity For Tokenised Funds: The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 And Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill) and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Private Funds (Amendment) Bill) (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Funds (Amendment)...

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Cayman Islands Foundation Companies: A Versatile Tool For Private Wealth Structuring, Estate Planning, And Web3 Innovation

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Hope For The Best, But Prepare For The Worst: Wealth Planning For Mental Incapacity

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Financial Statement Preparation – Considerations For Alternative Asset Managers

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

AIFMD II 101: Part 2 – A New EU Framework For Liquidity Management Tools

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Shifting Sands: The Future Of Offshore Regulatory Disputes (Part 1)

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Conyers

Managing Family Dynamics And Supporting Key Stakeholders In A Changing World

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Carey Olsen

Is It Time For The Flee Clause To Come In From The Cold?

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

What Alternative Asset Managers Need To Know About Financial Statement Preparation

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

Webinar: Offshore Asset Recovery – Campbells Discuss The Latest Developments

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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Campbells

A Guide To Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Regulation 2024: Cayman Islands (GLI Chapter)

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Carey Olsen

CIMA’S New AML Audit Rules Effective 18 September 2026 And What Investment Funds Need To Know

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Dillon Eustace

Comparative Analysis Of Cayman And BVI Companies As Listing Vehicles

Worldwide Commercial

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Appleby

Premier Advances Insurance Regulatory Engagement With US Stakeholders

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Cayman Islands Government

Cayman Islands New AML Rule And New Sanctions Rule - Practical Guide For Investment Funds

Cayman Islands Finance

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Walkers

Cayman Islands Trends & Insights: Open-Ended Funds – Q2 2026

Cayman Islands Finance

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Maples Group

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Offshore Banking

Cryptocurrency And Blockchain In The Cayman Islands (Video)

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for cryptocurrency funds, Web3 projects, and blockchain companies, offering an attractive regulatory framework for digital asset ventures.

Cayman Islands Technology

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Stuarts Law

ILS In The Cayman Islands (2017)

In this article John Dykstra discusses the appeal of the Cayman Islands as the jurisdiction of choice for cat bonds and other ILS products.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

Recovering Illicit Assets Offshore: Demystifying The Black Hole

Many sophisticated fraudsters use offshore bank accounts and corporate vehicles to conceal their proceeds of fraud.

Cayman Islands Criminal

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KRYS Global

Cayman Islands Data Protection Law: An Ogier Client Guide

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Tax Administration

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

A Comparison Of Cayman And US Funds

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Harneys

Cayman Officials Discuss Bank De-Risking In DC, Bahamas

Cayman Islands Finance

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Cayman Islands Government

Following The Money: Effective Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Or Arbitral Awards In The Cayman Islands And BVI

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Appleby

Cayman Counsel Series: Powers Of Attorneys - Execution Formalities

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

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Offshore Company Formation

What Are The Cayman Islands Special Economic Zones?

Setting up an offshore business requires careful planning and consideration. One key aspect to understand is how special economic zones (SEZs) in the Cayman Islands can support your business growth and help establish an international presence

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Cayman's Special Economic Zones: An Engine For Creating A Sustainable Economy

From driving international trade and global value chains to promoting sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation, special economic zones (SEZs) have emerged as pivotal players...

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Cayman Islands vs Dubai: Optimal Offshore Business Locations Compared

Both the Cayman Islands and Dubai have great appeal for businesses exploring offshore locations. Companies operating in IT, shipping, commodities, and technology can find distinct advantages in both locations.

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Registration Of A Foreign Company In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Stuarts Law

What Are The Cayman Islands Special Economic Zones?

Cayman Islands Government

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Cayman Enterprise City

Recent Regulatory Changes Affecting Companies And Limited Liability Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

At A Glance Guide To Beneficial Ownership

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Recent Decisions From The Cayman Islands In Merger Valuation Disputes

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Appleby

Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Filings

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

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Wealth & Asset Management

Investments And Security Figures Q2 2026

The Cayman Islands funds industry continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with Private Funds reaching a record 18,132 in Q2 2026, marking a 3.0% year-on-year increase. This analysis examines the latest quarterly statistics across mutual funds, private funds, and fund administrators, revealing sustained investor confidence despite ongoing considerations around economic substance requirements.

Cayman Islands Finance

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Stuarts Law

CIMA’S New AML Audit Rules Effective 18 September 2026 And What Investment Funds Need To Know

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced sweeping changes to anti-money laundering audit requirements for investment funds, mandating independent audits of entire compliance programmes by September 2026. This marks a fundamental departure from previous practice where internal AML officers could conduct their own testing, raising critical questions about implementation timelines, qualified auditor availability, and compliance costs for funds operating in the jurisdiction.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Dillon Eustace

Cayman Islands Reserved Powers Trusts: A Sophisticated Approach To Integrating Wealth Preservation And Strategic Influence

The Cayman Islands (Cayman) has long set the benchmark for sophisticated private wealth structuring and solutions.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

CC

Collas Crill

Financial Statement Preparation: What Alternative Asset Managers Should Know For 2026

Cayman Islands Finance

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Maples Group

AIFMD II In Guernsey – An Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight?

Cayman Islands Finance

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Walkers

Cayman Islands Private Wealth Solutions For Latin American High Net Worth Families

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

CC

Collas Crill

Welcome Regulatory Clarity For Tokenised Funds: The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 And Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Capital In A Tokenized World: A Strategic Imperative For Fiduciary Service Providers

Cayman Islands Technology

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Appleby

Cayman Islands Fund Deregistration - Common Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

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Offshore Financial Centres

Conyers Investment Funds Report | Q2 2026

The offshore investment funds landscape is undergoing significant transformation as new regulatory frameworks, digital-asset innovation, and heightened compliance expectations reshape fund structures across Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands.

Worldwide Finance

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Conyers

Investments And Security Figures Q1 2026

The Cayman Islands funds industry demonstrated resilience in Q1 2026, with Private Funds reaching a record 17,910 registrations and Mutual Funds recovering to 13,008 after a year-end decline. This quarterly analysis examines the sustained growth trajectory and structural stability across regulated investment sectors in one of the world's leading offshore financial centers.

Cayman Islands Finance

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Stuarts Law

Cryptocurrency And Blockchain In The Cayman Islands (Video)

The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for cryptocurrency funds, Web3 projects, and blockchain companies, offering an attractive regulatory framework for digital asset ventures.

Cayman Islands Technology

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Stuarts Law

Shifting Sands: The Future Of Offshore Regulatory Disputes (Part 1)

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Conyers

Kroll Expands Global Restructuring Team With Addition Of Angela Barkhouse As Head Of Offshore Restructuring Business

Cayman Islands Insolvency

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Kroll

Cayman's Special Economic Zones: An Engine For Creating A Sustainable Economy

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Cayman Islands vs Dubai: Optimal Offshore Business Locations Compared

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Re HQP Corporation Limited (In Official Liquidation) – A Lifeline For Unredeemed Investors In Cases Of Substantial Corporate Fraud

Cayman Islands Criminal

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Appleby

Technology And Innovation Guide 2023

Cayman Islands Technology

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Appleby

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Latest Videos

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Ten Minute Interview: Protective Trusts (Video)

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Foley & Lardner

Bahamas Global Wealth Summit 2025 Recap (Video)

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Bahamas Financial Services Board

Global Dreams: Tax, Legal And Financial Considerations For Life Abroad (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Shielding Your Wealth: Can An LLC Protect Your Personal Assets? (Video)

G.A.M. Law Office

Conservatorship, Guardianship Or Powers Of Attorney? (Video)

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Jones & Keller PC

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