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…
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GAIM event highlights

It’s been three years since we last welcomed our clients and friends for GAIM, and it was a wonderful to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Waystone is pleased to support the Green Team Network

See our Green Pledge below from our COO Paul Cahill:
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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