The VASP Act defines “Virtual Assets” as digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or transferred and can be used for payment or investment purposes. Digital representations of fiat currencies (which is...more
3/5/2025
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Blockchain ,
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CIMA ,
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FATF ,
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Popular ,
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Risk Management ,
Sandbox ,
Stablecoins ,
Trading Platforms
Oct 2023 This decision was announced on 27 October at the closing of the FATF’s plenary meetings in Paris, France. The FATF announcement confirmed that the Cayman Islands maintains a robust and effective anti-money...more
11/8/2023
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Cayman Islands ,
Corporate Governance ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
FATF ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) recently issued a new Statement of Guidance for Mutual Funds and Private Funds (Corporate Governance Guidance) which:
- updates the current guidance applicable to funds...more
8/8/2023
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Cayman Islands ,
CIMA ,
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Corporate Governance ,
Fund Managers ,
Investment Funds ,
Mutual Funds ,
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Regulatory Oversight ,
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Risk Management