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Safekeeping Arrangements in the BVI 17 May 2022 Safekeeping Arrangements in the BVI In December of 2019, British Virgin Islands introduced a regulatory regime for the recognition of private investment funds. Under these Regulations, closed-ended funds which were previously not regulated in the BVI, must now be registered. Read More
Cayman Islands - Technical Brief for Investment Funds 2022 3 May 2022 Cayman Islands - Technical Brief for Investment Funds 2022 This Technical Brief covers a number of recent Cayman case law authorities which will have an impact on the practical application of Cayman Islands' law. Read More
Facilitating Corporate restructurings in the Cayman Islands 14 Apr 2022 Facilitating Corporate restructurings in the Cayman Islands "The new Restructuring Officer" The proposed introduction of a corporate restructuring regime in the Cayman Islands is a welcome development and is considered by many to be long overdue. Read More
STAR Trusts and Foundation Companies - Developing uses in the Digital Asset space 22 Mar 2022 STAR Trusts and Foundation Companies - Developing uses in the Digital Asset space The Cayman Islands has a deserved reputation for boasting a variety of alternative and original structures. In this article we will consider "STAR Trusts" and "Foundation Companies" which are two such examples. Read More