Cayman Finance breaks down the characteristics of tax havens The Cayman Islands is a transparent, tax-neutral jurisdiction – not a tax haven. The jurisdiction’s model of tax neutrality for financial services business has long been misunderstood, and when something is misunderstood, suspicion is not far behind. These misperceptions around the jurisdiction have been perpetuated by the …
Cayman Finance issued the following statement by CEO Jude Scott about the announcement by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that it was increasing its monitoring of the Cayman Islands: “The financial services industry appreciates the efforts made by the Cayman Islands Government to successfully address 60 separate FATF’s recommended actions to strengthen the jurisdiction’s …
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Welcome to our February 2021 Cayman Finance Global Briefing. We are very pleased to have an opportunity to connect with you, even as we look forward to meeting in person soon once again. Cayman Finance is the industry association that represents the Cayman Islands Financial Services Industry. The industry has become more important than ever. As …
We are proud to announce our Cayman Finance Global Briefing on Wednesday 3 February, 2021. Although we were not able to host the Cayman Finance New York Breakfast Briefing in person at this time due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we still want to share important updates about the Cayman Islands Financial Services Industry with …
The Cayman Islands is a tax neutral hub that supports global economic growth and recovery. This is achieved through efficiently connecting law-abiding users and providers of investment capital and financing around the world. The Cayman Islands financial services industry has been recognised for decades as a strong partner with other leading jurisdictions and industries in …
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It is safe to say 2020 has been an unprecedented year but as we reflect on the past 12 months, we are pleased that the Cayman Islands Financial Services Industry (CIFSI) has demonstrated tremendous resilience and has continued to deliver unparalleled value as the heart of the Cayman Islands economy. This was accomplished, in part, …
Cayman Finance issued the following statement by CEO Jude Scott about the UK’s action to draft, but not enact, an Order in Council requiring Overseas Territories to establish public registers of beneficial ownership (PRBO) information: “The UK’s decision reflects a strong confidence in the Cayman Islands financial services industry’s dedication to transparency and emerging global …
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Grand Cayman, 20 November 2020: With lockdowns restarting around the world and entry to the Cayman Islands tightly controlled, many in our community continue to struggle with the economic impacts of the pandemic. In an effort to support ongoing relief and recovery efforts, the ‘Cayman Finance Cares’ programme, an initiative funded by Cayman Finance member …
Tax Justice Network’s distorted interpretations of the Cayman Islands’ statistics get more inaccurate, further from the facts and less believable as they continue to be undermined by the credible findings of recognised international bodies like the OECD and the EU. Just last month the EU completed an exhaustive, multi-year review of the Cayman Islands tax …
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The Cayman Islands has been named ‘Best Private Equity Fund Domicile’ at the 2020 Private Equity Wire US Awards. The awards, hosted by industry publication Private Equity Wire, were announced at a virtual ceremony on 8 October 2020. “The winners represent the best in the US private equity industry, from GPs to service providers, covering …
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