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Waystone Let's Talk About It...
Waystone let's talk about it.... was the first in a series of panel discussions on key social topics including a…
April 28, 2022
GAIM event highlights
It’s been three years since we last welcomed our clients and friends for GAIM, and it was a wonderful to…
April 26, 2022
CIMA - Private Funds - Updated Fund Annual Return Form
On 16 February 2022, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued a notice that there is now an updated FAR…
April 21, 2022
Independent AML Controls Review: Requirements for Cayman fund vehicles and management companies
The Independent AML Controls Review (“AML review”) fulfils the obligations under the Cayman AML Regulations that require Cayman investment vehicles…
April 20, 2022
Waystone to relocate its Dublin headquarters to a new flagship location as it continues its expansion
Waystone is pleased to announce that it will relocate to new Dublin headquarters following its agreement to lease 52,000 sq…
April 13, 2022
Now is the time to get ready - key dates drawing near for PRIIPS Regulation
Following on from our communications in September and December 2021 outlining the upcoming requirements for PRIIP KIDs and how Waystone…
March 10, 2022
Waystone teams with The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority to make a difference in the community
The Waystone Cayman Islands team is very pleased to have been a part of a joint community project, in partnership…
March 3, 2022
Important updates to FATCA and common reporting standard (CRS) regimes for the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands updates: The Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) of the Cayman Islands has recently provided an update in…
February 17, 2022
The SEC confirms increased industry scrutiny for private funds
In his November 2021 speech, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler signaled increased SEC scrutiny of…
February 16, 2022
CIMA – Cayman Directors’ renewal payments: Deadline 15 January 2022
2022 renewal fees for Directors who are currently registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) must be paid by…
January 10, 2022
Cross Border Distribution Framework: ESMA Communication Guidelines
In July 2018, the EU began discussing a series of measures intended to reduce regulatory barriers in the marketing and…
December 8, 2021
Recent developments on moving from UCITS KIIDs to PRIIPs KIDs
Following on from our communication in September 2021 that outlined the upcoming requirements for PRIIP KIDs and how Waystone can…
December 6, 2021
Waystone is pleased to support the Green Team Network
See our Green Pledge below from our COO Paul Cahill:
December 3, 2021
Latest SEC observations on fixed income principal and cross trades
Background on SEC cross trades risk alert In July 2021, the SEC’s Division of Examinations issued a risk alert on…
November 17, 2021
The benefits of Open-Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) For Ultra High Net Worth Investors (UHNWIs)
Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) can offer a flexible investment vehicle which Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) may wish…
November 16, 2021
Disclosure requirements - Taxonomy Regulation
The Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (“Taxonomy Regulation”), which supplements the SFDR Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (“SFDR”), will be partially applicable as…
November 3, 2021
Setting up a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) - what are the benefits?
The Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) launched on 15 January, 2020 and as of 11 November 2020, over 163 VCCs…
November 3, 2021
CIMA - Private Funds FAR filing extension & new RFE Form
On 30 August 2021, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued a notice and made available the Private Funds Related…
September 27, 2021