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Master funds to be registered under new Cayman Islands regulations

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (Cima) now requires master funds to register by the end of the first quarter 2012. These funds previously fell outside the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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Cayman Islands plans rule changes in 2012 on hedge fund corporate governance

The Cayman regulator is rolling out changes to its framework on corporate governance in 2012, extending its statement of guidance for licensees to all regulated entities, including hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Debate on hedge fund directorships intensifies

The debate about the number of directorships of hedge funds an individual should hold has intensified after a story in a UK national newspaper. The Cayman Islands is at the centre of the debate.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Weavering case flags issues for independent directors

Cayman Islands Grand Court judgment on Weavering case reopens debate on role of independent directors for offshore hedge funds as regulators and the industry ponder appropriate director standards.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011secure

Directors ponder best practice options for Cayman Islands

One of the last service providers to come under the wing of regulation, directorships are a booming business in the Cayman Islands with a wide variety of models and choices for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman law firms optimistic about future of jurisdiction

Legal firms in the Cayman Islands are in confident mood as clarity around European Union and US regulation looks likely to give the jurisdiction more opportunities than cause for concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Statistics

Statistics and facts about Cayman's hedge funds industry giving the latest numbers for registrations of funds and administrators as well as Cayman's position as an international finance centre.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman Island Premier Bush confident on future for hedge fund industry

The Cayman Islands government faces many challenges in maintaining its position as the main hedge fund domicile. Premier and Finance Minister McKeeva Bush believes there is political will to do this.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Cayman Islands hedge fund community positive on future of jurisdiction

After sustained attacks on offshore financial centres, Cayman Islands' financial services sector is in confident mood and expects to continue to dominate as the domicile of choice for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

What they say about the Cayman Islands

Legal firms, service providers and others explain why they think the Cayman Islands will continue to dominate as the preferred hedge fund domicile while meeting the challenges of increased regulation....

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

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