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Hope For The Best, But Prepare For The Worst: Wealth Planning For Mental Incapacity

It's always wise to hope for the best but plan for the worst, and, with global rates of dementia on the increase, planning for incapacity should be part of everyone's wealth and succession strategy.

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Walkers

Financial Statement Preparation – Considerations For Alternative Asset Managers

Bringing on an outside team to handle accounting and reporting can help alternative asset managers focus on their core competencies.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

AIFMD II 101: Part 2 – A New EU Framework For Liquidity Management Tools

On 15 April 2024, Directive 2024/927/EU amending AIFMD (2011/61/EU) and the UCITS Directive (2009/65/EC), as regards delegation arrangements, liquidity risk management, supervisory reporting, the provision of depositary and custody services and loan origination by alternative investment funds ("AIFMD II") entered into force.

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Walkers

Shifting Sands: The Future Of Offshore Regulatory Disputes (Part 1)

As an evolving area of commercial disputes in the Cayman Islands, global enforcement trends provide us with valuable insight into the types of regulatory proceedings on the horizon for offshore jurisdictions.

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Conyers

Managing Family Dynamics And Supporting Key Stakeholders In A Changing World

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Carey Olsen

Is It Time For The Flee Clause To Come In From The Cold?

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Ogier

What Alternative Asset Managers Need To Know About Financial Statement Preparation

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Maples Group

Webinar: Offshore Asset Recovery – Campbells Discuss The Latest Developments

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Campbells

A Guide To Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Regulation 2024: Cayman Islands (GLI Chapter)

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Carey Olsen

Internal Controls For Cayman Regulated Entities

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Dillon Eustace

Trustee Troubleshooting: Dealing With Trust Deeds That Are No Longer Fit For Purpose

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Carey Olsen

The Impact Of Foreign Property Regimes On Offshore Trusts

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Trust Essentials: December 2022

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Offshore Protectors: Bermuda Or Jersey?

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Ogier

Guide To Mutual Funds In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Finance

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Collas Crill

The Cayman Islands: Emerging As A Premier Global Hub For Offshore Reinsurance And Insurance

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Collas Crill

A Guide To Offshore Trusts In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Family

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Nelsons Legal

Hostile Parties, Prospective Costs Orders And Confidentiality: The Cayman Islands Courts' Approach To Trust Proceedings

Cayman Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Court Ruling Helps Clarify Creditor Rights In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Appleby

Offshore Banking

ILS In The Cayman Islands (2017)

In this article John Dykstra discusses the appeal of the Cayman Islands as the jurisdiction of choice for cat bonds and other ILS products.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Maples Group

Recovering Illicit Assets Offshore: Demystifying The Black Hole

Many sophisticated fraudsters use offshore bank accounts and corporate vehicles to conceal their proceeds of fraud.

Cayman Islands Criminal

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KRYS Global

Cayman Islands Data Protection Law: An Ogier Client Guide

On 5 June 2017 the Data Protection Law, 2017 (Law) was published in the Cayman Islands Gazette.

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Ogier

Tax Administration

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Maples Group

A Comparison Of Cayman And US Funds

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Harneys

Cayman Officials Discuss Bank De-Risking In DC, Bahamas

Cayman Islands Finance

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Cayman Islands Government

Following The Money: Effective Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Or Arbitral Awards In The Cayman Islands And BVI

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Appleby

Cayman Counsel Series: Powers Of Attorneys - Execution Formalities

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Ogier

AEOI Obligations - Guide For Financial Institutions

Cayman Islands Finance

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Walkers

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Insurance

Cayman Cat Bonds

Paul Scrivener, head of the insurance group at Cayman Islands law firm, Solomon Harris, takes a look at the catastrophe bonds industry and the role played by the Cayman Islands.

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Bedell Cristin

Captive Emigration

In this day and age, certainly in the Western Hemisphere, there is a great deal of jurisdictional choice when it comes to captive domicile. Onshore within the United States no less than twenty four States now have captive insurance legislation.

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Bedell Cristin

Insurance Companies

All companies carrying on insurance business in or from within the Cayman Islands must be licensed pursuant to the Insurance Law (as amended), before they can commence business.

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Too Many Captives?

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Bedell Cristin

The Duty Of Full And Frank Disclosure: Zeller V British Caymanian Insurance Co Ltd

Cayman Islands Insurance

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Appleby

Grants Of Probate

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Walkers

SPC Wisdom To Be Drawn From SPhinX?

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Bedell Cristin

Insurance Update

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Appleby

SPCS - To Convert Or Not To Convert?

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Bedell Cristin

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Tax

2011: A Year Of Regulatory Change Offshore

The year 2011 was undoubtedly an eventful one, and for trusts and estates practitioners the uncertain economic conditions came at a time of numerous legislative developments offshore.

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Appleby

Olympus Brings The Cayman Islands Into Global Focus Once Again – Time To Reflect On Weavering And Directors' Duties!

"It is the Directors’ duty to satisfy themselves that the overall structure…was consistent with Cayman Islands industry standards.." - Jones J in Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund Limited (in Liquidation) v Stefan Peterson & Hans Ekstrom 2011

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Bedell Cristin

Cayman Islands – Mutual Funds: New Obligations For Master Funds

Master-feeder fund structures have long been favoured by fund managers as a means of implementing a tax effective structure for both taxable and tax-exempt investors.

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Higgs & Johnson

The Trustees’ Perspective: When The Trust Doesn’t Work!

Cayman Islands Tax

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Bedell Cristin

In Re Freerider Ltd: Failure of Cayman Company to Achieve Intended Tax Benefits Justifies Winding Up

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Appleby

Cayman Islands Could Learn From The US Treasurer: What NOT To Do

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Bedell Cristin

Cayman Says No To Taxation To Remain A Leader In The Hedge Fund Industry...And By The Way...No, We´re Not ´Broke´ !

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Bedell Cristin

Now That It Is On The "White List," Will The Cayman Islands Remain A Key Player In Investment Funds? Probably So!

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Bedell Cristin

Cayman Moves To The “White List”

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Ogier

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Offshore Company Formation

Cayman's Special Economic Zones: An Engine For Creating A Sustainable Economy

From driving international trade and global value chains to promoting sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation, special economic zones (SEZs) have emerged as pivotal players...

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Cayman Islands vs Dubai: Optimal Offshore Business Locations Compared

Both the Cayman Islands and Dubai have great appeal for businesses exploring offshore locations. Companies operating in IT, shipping, commodities, and technology can find distinct advantages in both locations.

Cayman Islands Strategy

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Cayman Enterprise City

Registration Of A Foreign Company In The Cayman Islands

The Companies Law (as Revised) (the "Companies Law") provides for the registration of foreign companies in the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Stuarts Humphries

What Are The Cayman Islands Special Economic Zones?

Cayman Islands Government

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Cayman Enterprise City

Recent Regulatory Changes Affecting Companies And Limited Liability Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

At A Glance Guide To Beneficial Ownership

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Ogier

Recent Decisions From The Cayman Islands In Merger Valuation Disputes

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Appleby

Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Filings

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Ogier

Cayman Appeal Court Hands Down Two Important Decisions In Appraisal Cases Under Section 238 Of The Companies Law

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Ogier

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Global Dreams: Tax, Legal And Financial Considerations For Life Abroad (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Shielding Your Wealth: Can An LLC Protect Your Personal Assets? (Video)

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Conservatorship, Guardianship Or Powers Of Attorney? (Video)

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Jones & Keller PC

Collaborative Wealth Transition Planning - Achieving Exceptional Outcomes For Your Family Part 2 (Video)

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Moodys Private Client Law LLP

Duff & Phelps Launches The Cost Of Capital Navigator

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Duff and Phelps

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