WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc announces licensing agreement with Mayo Clinic
WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (ADR) : WuXi PharmaTech Announces Licensing Agreement for Patient-Derived Xenograft Models with Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX), a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research…
Ogier: Close-out netting and set-off provisions Cayman Islands
Close-out netting and set-off provisions for BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg counterparties Introduction Ogier is counsel to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) in Guernsey and Jersey and provides netting and collateral opinions which are available…
Experts say Myrie ruling is a turning point for regional integration
From caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday November 5, 2013, CMC – Almost a month after the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that Barbados had breached the rights of a Jamaican national when she sought entry into the country in…
Sidley Austin adds investment funds partner
United States funds Hedge Timothy A Spangler has joined Sidley Austin in Los Angeles as a partner and member of Sidley’s global investment funds, advisers and derivatives practice. Spangler brings extensive experience in advising clients on an array of investment…
Guardian Group rewrites Caribbean insurance code
From World Finance Financial regulation is changing all over the world, but Guardian General Insurance, which pre-empted the crisis by focusing on good governance before it hit, now has a head start on its industry rivals Financial regulation is changing…
Hands off! Don’t touch the pregnant woman’s belly
By Robin Marty From Care2 No one would ever consider placing a hand on the stomach of another man or woman without permission under normal circumstances. Yet for many people, a visibly pregnant woman is often seen as an open…
What does the Cayman Island IGA really mean for the asset management industry?
By Bernard Attard PwC Malta IN BRIEF The impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on the asset management industry is profound. Virtually every asset management fund will have to comply with FATCA as each likely will be…
Fong, Thompson to lead MaplesFS Singapore
The Maples group has launched a full-service MaplesFS in Singapore Eastern Fong, regional head of fund services in Asia, will lead Maples Fund Services (Singapore), which will provide middle-office, data aggregation/reporting and fund administration services to Singapore-domiciled funds established by…
New appointment at Carey Olsen Cayman Islands
Sophia Harrison has joined Carey Olsen’s Cayman Islands office as an associate in the litigation and dispute resolution group. Ms Harrison specialises in commercial litigation, banking and finance litigation and restructuring and insolvency. She represents both international and domestic clients…
Cops urge people to have a great time, but be responsible, during Pirates Week
George Town Commander Chief Inspector Angelique Howell is urging people who plan to attend the Pirates Week festivities to act responsibly to ensure that they, and others, have a safe and enjoyable time. “Thousands of residents and visitors are expected…
