PRESS RELEASE
5 March 2025

Conversation With The FRA: Updates To The Cayman Islands' Proceeds Of Crime Act

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Walkers is a leading international law firm which advises on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey. From our 10 offices, we provide legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers.
Recent amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act ('POCA') came into effect on 2 January 2025, introducing significant changes to the Suspicious Activity Report process in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands

Interested in learning how changes to the Cayman Islands' Proceeds of Crime Act will affect you or your organisation?

Join our webinar to learn more - register here.

Recent amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act ('POCA') came into effect on 2 January 2025, introducing significant changes to the Suspicious Activity Report process in the Cayman Islands.

Our Regulatory experts Colm Dawson and Ian Mason will discuss practical insights on navigating the new requirements alongside RJ Berry, OBE, Director of the Cayman Islands Financial Reporting Authority on 11 March at 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM ET.

Key topics covered will include:

  • The new Defence Against Money Laundering ('DAML') consent regime and what it means for SARs
  • The 7-day deemed consent period and its impact on transactions
  • Key compliance takeaways for Cayman funds and regulated businesses
  • Practical steps to avoid Failure to Disclose and Tipping Off offenses

In the meantime, read our full advisory detailing the full POCA amendments.

Contributor

Walkers is a leading international law firm which advises on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey. From our 10 offices, we provide legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers.

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