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Will the BVI Approved Manager regime become, even for Cayman Islands’ Funds, the preferred offshore option for establishing an Investment Manager? 24 Mar 2021 Will the BVI Approved Manager regime become, even for Cayman Islands’ Funds, the preferred offshore option for establishing an Investment Manager? As the regulatory requirements and cost burden increase for investment management entities in the Cayman Islands, many of our clients are looking for other offshore solutions. Read More
Guide: Granting and protecting security over shares in a BVI business company 17 Mar 2021 Guide: Granting and protecting security over shares in a BVI business company In this brief guide, we address certain of the key BVI law points pertaining to the creation and protection of security over shares (the "Secured Shares") in a BVI business company (the "Secured Company"). Read More
Cayman Legal Update: Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration/Notification Requirements 8 Mar 2021 Cayman Legal Update: Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration/Notification Requirements With the coming into effect of the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority announced that the regulatory framework for the VASP Act would be implemented in two phases. Read More
Guide: Creation of security by a Cayman Islands exempted company 2 Mar 2021 Guide: Creation of security by a Cayman Islands exempted company Cayman Islands exempted companies are widely utilized in structuring cross-border finance transactions because they provide a flexible and well-tested regime for secured financing transactions that is attractive to borrowers and lenders alike. Read More