Cayman Islands
BNP Paribas to exit Cayman Islands by selling last two branches
French banking giant BNP Paribas is set to pull out of the Cayman Islands, according to local trade group Attac.
Tax & Regulation | 18 May 16
US must sign beneficial ownership deal first, says Caymans
The Cayman Islands will not adopt a mechanism for the exchange of beneficial ownership information that is not agreed by the US, Cayman Islands’ premier Alden McLaughlin said.
North America | 11 May 16
Cayman Islands to repeal ‘secrecy law’
The Cayman Islands will repeal its Confidential Relationships (Preservation) Law, commonly known as the ‘secrecy law’, by September 2016 as it looks to step up its fight against corruption and tax evasion.
North America | 29 Apr 16
Cayman Is. mimic Delaware’s limited liability company
The Cayman Islands is to introduce a new type of business vehicle in the form of a limited liability company (LLC), inspired by similar legislation in the US state of Delaware.
OMGI launches UK long/short Ucits fund
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) is to launch the Old Mutual UK Specialist Equity Fund on 28 April 2016. Subject to regulatory approval, the Ireland-domiciled fund will be registered for sale in a range of European countries and Singapore.