CIMA Fee Updates for Cayman Funds: What Investment Managers Need to Know for 2026
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has implemented significant changes to the fee structure for registered investment funds, effective January 1, 2026. These modifications impact both Mutual Funds and Private Funds registered with CIMA, and fund managers need to act quickly to ensure compliance. What’s Changed? Higher Annual Filing Fees CIMA has increased the Fund […]
FATCA & CRS Reporting Deadlines 2026
Stay compliant with upcoming international tax reporting requirements Please note the important FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard) deadlines for 2026. These dates reflect current regulations and may be subject to updates by local tax authorities. Key Reporting Deadlines Jurisdiction FATCA Reporting CRS Reporting CRS Compliance Form Registration Singapore 31 […]
Key Regulatory Updates for GPs in 2025: Insights from Cayman, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Luxembourg, and BVI
In 2025, the pressure on GPs to navigate stricter global regulations is tighter than ever. With the total managed private market assets approximating $13.1 trillion and an over 20% annual growth since 2018, regulators are responding with sharper scrutiny. They are cracking down on ESG disclosures, cross-border fund compliance, investor protection, and AML/CFT standards. These regulatory updates […]
CRS Compliance in the Cayman Islands: What Financial Institutions Need to Know
In the last quarter of 2024, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) significantly increased its enforcement activities, issuing numerous breach notices to Reporting Financial Institutions (FIs) that failed to meet their obligations under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) regime. These enforcement actions highlight the DITC’s growing focus on ensuring strict adherence to […]
Understanding Cayman Islands Updates to the Beneficial Ownership Regime
The Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023, and the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regulations came into effect on July 31, 2024, with full compliance mandated by 1 January 2025. The updated regime expands the scope of entities required to comply, affecting many that previously had minimal obligations. Enforcement of the new requirements is deferred until early 2025, […]
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