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The Waystone Cayman Islands Update
Welcome to our Cayman update which will provide you with a quarterly review of a wide range of Cayman Islands…
November 6, 2023
Emerging from the grey - the Cayman Islands' relief and resolve in achieving global financial compliance
The FATF held a plenary meeting in Paris on 25-27 October 2023 after which it announced the decision to delist…
October 27, 2023
The Waystone Luxembourg Roundtable
It was a pleasure to host our clients and friends at The Waystone Luxembourg Roundtable on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
October 18, 2023
Voluntary liquidations - advance preparation to minimise or avoid 2024 fees
This Waystone Advisory reminds investment funds stakeholders of impending deadlines to be met, if they are contemplating formally closing a…
October 2, 2023
The crucial role of independent directors in the success of Cayman Islands funds
The Cayman Islands has long been recognised as a global hub for fund activity, attracting investors and fund managers from…
September 21, 2023
Redefining risk management - best practices for secure fund administration
Dublin/New York, Sept 20, 2023 – As regulation continues to grow, fund managers are under pressure to deliver an increasing…
September 18, 2023
Peadar De Barra to moderate Irish Funds Webinar: Ireland - Gateway to Global Investors panel
Waystone’s Peadar De Barra will moderate the panel, "Trends and strategies in distribution utilising Irish domiciled funds," for an upcoming…
September 13, 2023
Embracing Innovation: The Rise of Technology in Fund Administration
Dublin / New York, August 8, 2023 – As fund managers seek to optimize operations and meet the increasing demands…
August 2, 2023
Vanora Madigan – Irish Fund Council Elections
Vanora Madigan, Global Head of Public Affairs, Waystone is running for Council member with Irish Funds.
July 18, 2023
Fund Administrators: A Rising Force in the World of Private Capital
Dublin / New York, June 27, 2023 – In recent years, Private Equity (PE) Managers have driven a remarkable surge…
July 11, 2023
What to Expect From the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Dublin / New York, June 20, 2023 – In force since January 2023, the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)…
July 11, 2023
Cayman Islands Satisfies All FATF Recommendations
Dublin / New York, June 28, 2023 – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently confirmed that the Cayman Islands…
July 11, 2023
US Partnership Representative Services for Singapore Variable Capital Companies (VCCs)
While VCCs are generally exempt from US taxation however below are some of the examples that may require a IRS…
July 10, 2023
New CIMA Rule on Corporate Governance for Regulated Entities – what you need to know
Further to our recent alert issued on 15 May 2023, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) has published a new…
July 4, 2023
Waystone spotlight: fund administration services
As investor demands rise, client service becomes the most important differentiator for fund administrators
June 7, 2023
What to consider when changing fund administrator
Changing fund administrators can be a complex decision, but it doesn’t need to be a difficult one. With careful consideration…
May 23, 2023
ESG now established as a key factor in investment decision-making
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become one of the most significant regulatory issues for funds in recent years.…
May 16, 2023
New CIMA Rule & Guidance for corporate governance – what this means for your funds
On April 14, 2023 the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) published a new Rule – Corporate Governance for Regulated Entities…
May 15, 2023