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The Regulatory 15/15

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With a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the jurisdiction. Our 15/15 Regulatory Update podcasts are released on the 15th of each month. The podcasts cover the latest Cayman Islands regulatory developments in the past month and include our partners, of counsel and associates as speakers.

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Industry consultations review, new CRS 2.0 self-certifications and CIMA’s 2026 annual AML return season. 16.06.2026 23:27

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Laura Goucke and Yunie Wong review industry consultations, new CRS 2.0 self-certifications and CIMA’s 2026 annual AML return season. Still have questions about Common Reporting Standard 2.0, tokenised fund regulation or AML/CFT updates? Join our Lexology webinar on Thursday, 25 June for practical, expert-led insights from Chr...

Updates on Common Reporting Standard 2.0, insights from Consensus Miami 2026 and a review of CIMA change of control requirements. 21.05.2026 15:58

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Adam Huckle, Daniel Moore and Lisa page discuss recent updates on Common Reporting Standard 2.0, share insights from Consensus Miami 2026 and review CIMA change of control requirements. To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar, visit: https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up/2026-cayman-islands-regulatory-calendar . To read the 2026...

Recent developments in the regulatory laws of the British Virgin Islands including beneficial ownership, CRS2.0 and FATF greylisting. 15.04.2026 19:14

In this month's Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Ayana Hull and Ellen O'Brien focus on recent developments in the regulatory laws of the British Virgin Islands including beneficial ownership, CRS2.0 and FATF greylisting. Episode resource slides: https://isu.pub/T6q1Xwq To read the 2026 BVI Regulatory Calendar, visit: https://isu.pub/MgRPtyF To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calen...

Updates on Tokenised Funds, Beneficial Ownership Guidance, AML/CFT, CIMA Enforcement and Supervisory Matters, FATF Reports on Virtual Assets 16.03.2026 20:10

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Adam Huckle and Daniel Moore discuss recent updates on Tokenised Funds, Beneficial Ownership Guidance, AML/CFT, CIMA Enforcement and Supervisory Matters and FATF Reports on Virtual Assets. To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar, visit https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up/2026-cayman-islands-regulatory-calendar...

Updates on beneficial ownership, tokenised funds, VASP, the new DITC Principal Point of Contact and the SIBA Registered Persons Prudential Survey 13.02.2026 14:48

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Patrick Head and Jennifer Parsons discuss recent updates on beneficial ownership, tokenised funds, VASP regulatory measures, the new DITC Principal Point of Contact requirements and the SIBA Registered Persons Prudential Survey. To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar, visit https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up/...

The implementation of the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). 21.01.2026 23:48

In this bonus Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Anthony Mourginos and Daniel Moore discuss the implementation of the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar, visit https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up/2026-cayman-islands-regulatory-calendar . SPEAKERS: Anthony Mourginos , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com |...

Common Reporting Standard ("CRS") 2.0, 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar and Year End Reminders 15.12.2025 19:45

In this month’s Maples Group Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 episode, Chris Capewell, Michelle Bailey, Mariana Alves and Jo Ottaway discuss the Common Reporting Standard ("CRS") 2.0, 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar and Year End Reminders. To read the 2026 Cayman Islands Regulatory Calendar, visit https://maples.com/regulatory-round-up/2026-cayman-islands-regulatory-calendar . SPEAKERS: Chr...

CIMA surveys, frozen assets reporting, the VASP regulatory forum, year-end reminders, and Cayman FSPs 14.11.2025 14:39

In this episode, we discuss CIMA surveys, frozen assets reporting, the VASP regulatory forum, year-end reminders, and Cayman FSPs – preparing for the FATF fifth-round review. SPEAKERS: Adam Huckle, Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bio Anthony Mourginos , Partner | +1 345 814 5155 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com | View bio Jo Ottaway, Associate | +1 345 814 5511 | jo.ottaway...

Consultation on the Beneficial Ownership Transparency and Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Bills, 2025 and regulatory enforcement. 15.10.2025 28:25

In this episode, we discuss Consultation on the Beneficial Ownership Transparency and Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Bills, 2025 and regulatory enforcement. SPEAKERS: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Anthony Mourginos , Partner | +1 345 814 5155 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com | View bio Ellen O'Brien , Associate | +1 345 814 5534 | ellen...

Updates on the Department for International Tax Cooperation, CIMA and the new Office for Strategic Action on Illicit Finance. 15.09.2025 14:35

In this episode, we share updates from the Department for International Tax Cooperation; supervisory insights from CIMA; the National Risk Assessment and the new Office for Strategic Action on Illicit Finance; Virtual Asset Service Providers Update; forthcoming legislation and open consultations; and best practice for AML, CTF, CPF and sanctions training. SPEAKERS: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 34...

Updates on AEOI and VASPs and discuss the CIMA AML Surveys and SIBA RPs 13.06.2025 15:00

In this episode, we share updates on AEOI and VASPs and discuss the CIMA AML Surveys, SIBA RPs, audit extensions for Regulated Funds and the FATF's fifth round assessment. SPEAKERS: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Jo Ottaway | Associate | +1 345 814 5511 | jo.ottaway@maples.com | View bio Michelle Bailey | Senior Vice President - Head of Cayma...

Updates on FARs, Corporate Governance & AML Compliance, VASP Regime, and CRS, as well as a reminder on Beneficial Ownership. 15.05.2025 14:57

In this month’s episode, Chris Capewell, Anthony Mourginos and Saoirse Finnegan provide updates on FARs, Corporate Governance & AML Compliance, VASP Regime, and CRS, as well as a reminder on Beneficial Ownership. SPEAKERS: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Anthony Mourginos | Partner | +1 345 814 5155 | anthony.mourginos@maples.com | View bio Sao...

Updates on Beneficial Ownership, Tax Information Authority penalty notices and VASPs 14.03.2025 14:44

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Update - Beneficial Ownership Regime 26.02.2025 11:46

Updates on Beneficial Ownership, Virtual Asset Service Providers, CIMA and Financial Reporting Authority 15.01.2025 13:05

In this episode, we discuss: Beneficial Ownership Update Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Update Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) Update Financial Reporting Authority (FRA) Update SPEAKERS: Patrick Head | Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View Bio Jennifer Parsons , Professional Support Lawyer | +345 814 5155 | jennifer.parsons@maples.com | View bio Tim Dawson , P...

CIMA FAQ, Corporate Governance, Thematic Review Report, Warning Notice on Phishing Emails. Virtual Bill, 2024. BOTA. SAR Consent Regime 13.12.2024 17:03

In this episode, we discuss: CIMA FAQ – Corporate Governance – Operator Meetings CIMA Thematic Review Report – Corporate Governance CIMA Warning Notice on Phishing Emails Virtual (Service Providers)(Amendment) Bill, 2024 SAR Consent Regime Beneficial Ownership Reminder Director Deregistration Reminder SPEAKERS: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Patri...

DOUBLE EPISODE Updates on Beneficial Ownership, CIMA, DITC enforcement, FATF and Economic Substance | Important Year End Reminders 15.11.2024 25:21

In this month’s episode, a special double episode, Chris Capewell , Patrick Head , Michelle Bailey and Jennifer Parsons provide updates on Beneficial Ownership, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and economic substance. They also discuss the Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) enforcement, annual registration fees as well as year-end remind...

Updates from the Department for International Tax Co-operation (DITC) and to the Beneficial Ownership Regime (BOR) 16.08.2024 25:24

In this episode, Chris Capewell, Alex Howard, Anthony Mourginos and Jennifer Parsons discuss: Department for International Tax Co-operation (DITC) Update Beneficial Ownership Regime (BOR) Update Speakers: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Alex Howard , Partner | +1 345 814 5179 | alex.howard@maples.com | View bio Anthony Mourginos , Associate | +345...

British Virgin Islands Financial Action Task Force FATF Report 12.07.2024 16:14

In this bonus episode, Chris Capewell, Chris Newton, Matthew Gilbert, Nikki Wood, Daniel Moore and Alice Reid discuss the British Virgin Islands Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") Report. Key concepts from this discussion include money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and targeted financial sanctions. Speakers: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@m...

FATCA and CRS Update, CIMA AML Surveys, CIMA Rule and SOG on Market Conduct, CIMA Policy on VASP Registration and Licensing, FRA Updated SARs Guidance 14.06.2024 15:05

In this episode, we discuss the FATCA and CRS Update, CIMA AML Surveys, CIMA Rule and Statement of Guidance on Market Conduct for Trust and Corporate Service Providers and Company Managers, CIMA Policy on Virtual Asset Service Provider ("VASP") Registration and Licensing and the Financial Regulatory Authority ("FRA") Updated SARs Guidance. SPEAKERS: Patrick Head | Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patri...

Beneficial Ownership Regime Updates, SAR Regime, Common Reporting Standard and Amendments to the AMLRs 15.05.2024 17:52

In this month’s Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Chris Capewell, Tim Dawson and Anthony Mourginos discuss updates to the Beneficial Ownership Regime, SAR Regime, Common Reporting Standard and Amendment to the AMLRs. Speakers: Chris Capewell , Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bio Tim Dawson , Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | tim.dawson@maples.com | View bio Anthony Mo...

Russia Sanctions - New Specific Licensing Ground (Divestment), DITC Bulletin and Ongoing Enforcement, New CSV Technical Guidance on Beneficial Ownership Filings, FATF Recommendations 15 and 24 15.04.2024 18:03

In this month’s Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Patrick Head, Adam Huckle and Lisa Page discuss Russia Sanctions – new specific licensing ground (divestment), the DITC Bulletin and ongoing enforcement, new CSV guidance on beneficial ownership filings and FATF Recommendations 15 and 24. Speakers: Patrick Head | Partner | +1 345 814 5377 | patrick.head@maples.com | View Bio Adam Huckle | Pa...

Updates on CIMA, Tax Information Authority and Beneficial Ownership, also information on AML Guidance Notes and Consultations 15.03.2024 16:25

EU AML Delisting, Proceeds of Crime Act Amendment, AML Amendment Regulations, Economic Substance Update 15.02.2024 11:08

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Tim Dawson and Adam Huckle discuss EU AML Delisting, Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act commencement, AML Amendment Regulations and an Economic Substance update. Speakers: Tim Dawson , Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | tim.dawson@maples.com | View bio Adam Huckle | Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bio Resources: Click here...

EU AML Delisting, Changes to Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 and CIMA's Supervisory Information Circular on AML/CFT Remediation 15.01.2024 9:35

In this month's Cayman Islands Regulatory 15/15 podcast, Tim Dawson and Adam Huckle discuss the EU AML Delisting, the BOT Act, 2023 and CIMA's Supervisory Information Circular – AML / CFT Remediation. Speakers: Tim Dawson , Partner | +1 345 814 5525 | tim.dawson@maples.com | View bio Adam Huckle | Partner | +1 345 814 5318 | adam.huckle@maples.com | View bio Resources : Click here for Episode 9 Pr...