Cayman Islands DCI seeks input from realtors, precious metal dealers
From Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment Cabinet on 2 March 2017 designated the Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) as the Regulator for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the Cayman Islands. With the Cayman Islands further…
Cayman Islands: Coordinated rescue of vessel in distress in North Sound with members of the public last Sat, 22 July
From RCIPS Coordinated Rescue of Vessel in Distress in North Sound with Members of the Public Last Saturday, 22 July Just before 7PM on Saturday, 22 July, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched police to a call from a person on…
Cayman Islands: Building investment fund structures – from start-up to stardom
By Matt Mulry, Dillon Eustace – From HedgeWeek Whether you’re looking to launch a private equity fund focused on venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, technology, energy, health care or art or a hedge fund focused on global macro, long/short equity,…
Our [The Security Centre] CEO Keith Jernigan graduates the 2017 Leadership Cayman Programme
From The Security Centre Our Country Manager, Keith Jernigan attended the 6 months programme officially graduating on Saturday 24th June which was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. This was a very rewarding experience which helped Keith to gain knowledge…
The Netherlands is world’s biggest conduit to offshore tax havens: research
The Netherlands is the biggest conduit to offshore tax havens in the world, with almost a quarter of fiscal constructions having a Dutch link, according to researchers at a specialist unit at the University of Amsterdam. ‘Only five big countries…
The Editor Speaks: Small businesses struggle – rid red tape!
It is difficult for small businesses to survive. Cayman Islands Minister Joey Hew was given this message loud and clear when he visited the office of the Cayman Islands Small Business Association (CISBA) recently. The main cause, said Dawn McLean-Sawney…
Men’s Squash announces incoming student-athletes [inc Jervis from Cayman Islands]
From George Washington Colonials welcome six to strengthen ladder WASHINGTON – George Washington men’s squash head coach Wendy Lawrence has announced that six student-athletes will join the Colonials for the 2017-18 season. The class includes freshmen Mohammad Alterki (Mishref, Kuwait),…
Financials 2016/17: Expansive Burges Salmon cites Brexit impact as revenue and PEP growth halted
By Marco Cillario From Legal Business UK UK firm Burges Salmon’s profitability fell 8% in the year to 30 April for the first time in six years, which the firm attributed to the negative impact of Brexit on its business…
FTI Consulting launches Specialist Director Support Services in the Cayman Islands
FTI Consulting, Inc. today announced the launch of its Specialist Director Support Services offering in the Cayman Islands, following approval of a Companies Management Licence by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) and the registration of individual directors under the…
World Hepatitis Day 2017 – Friday, July 28
World Hepatitis Day is this Friday, July 28, officially endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day is celebrated every year in order to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In…