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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
DE
Dillon Eustace
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Using Offshore Trusts For Private Equity Investments And Wealth Preservation
High-net-worth individuals and private equity investors increasingly explore offshore trusts as sophisticated wealth planning tools that may provide enhanced asset protection, investment management flexibility, and multigenerational wealth preservation. Understanding the strategic benefits, tax implications, and compliance requirements of these complex structures is essential for entrepreneurs, executives, and families seeking to protect significant holdings while maintaining appropriate control and meeting
United States Wealth Mgt
MG
MGO CPA LLP
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Offshore Financial Centres

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Wealth & Asset Management

Article
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
DE
Dillon Eustace
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Offshore Banking

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Using Offshore Trusts For Private Equity Investments And Wealth Preservation
High-net-worth individuals and private equity investors increasingly explore offshore trusts as sophisticated wealth planning tools that may provide enhanced asset protection, investment management flexibility, and multigenerational wealth preservation. Understanding the strategic benefits, tax implications, and compliance requirements of these complex structures is essential for entrepreneurs, executives, and families seeking to protect significant holdings while maintaining appropriate control and meeting
United States Wealth Mgt
MG
MGO CPA LLP
Podcast
Ep. 69 – International Lives And The New Reality Of Estate Planning (Podcast)
Today's families are increasingly global, with assets, homes, citizenships, and loved ones spanning multiple jurisdictions. Michael Clear hosts a conversation with Carolyn Reers and Suzanne Shier about the forces driving cross-border planning challenges, from globally mobile families and international philanthropy to cultural competency, compliance, and succession laws around the world.
United States Wealth Mgt
WD
Wiggin & Dana
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Offshore Company Formation

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Strong First Quarter Results For The BVI Financial Services Sector
The British Virgin Islands financial services sector has demonstrated remarkable strength in early 2026, with new company incorporations surging 10% year-over-year to reach the highest first-quarter performance in four years. The jurisdiction's expanding ecosystem now encompasses over 362,000 active companies, growing fintech and virtual asset services, and more than 2,000 registered investment funds, signaling sustained global confidence in BVI structures for cross-border transactions.
British Virgin Islands Wealth Mgt
OW
O'Neal Webster
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