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The Cayman Islands’ Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regime: A New Era of Transparency and Accountability

In this article in the latest edition of the AIMA Journal, Chris Capewell, Julian Ashworth, Philip Dickinson and Anthony Mourginos provide an update on the Cayman Islands’ Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regime that help to align the Cayman Islands with international standards and reinforce its commitment to combating financial crimes. Read more →
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  • British Virgin Islands

Cayman AEOI: FATCA and CRS Reporting for Fund Managers

XThe Automatic Exchange of Information (“AEOI”) provides an international framework through which financial institutions can share key data about accounts and transactions as part of a global push to combat global tax evasion. Read more →
  • British Virgin Islands

Maples Group Advises Basel Medical Group on US$8.8 Million Public Offering

Maples and Calder, the Maples Group’s law firm, is pleased to have advised Singapore-based clinical services provider Basel Medical Group Ltd (“Basel”) on its NASDAQ initial public offering (“IPO”) valued at US$8.8 million. Shortly after closing, the over-allotment option was exercised in full raising an additional US$1.32 million. Read more →
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US Corporate Transparency Act: Status Update

As we continue to provide updates on the latest developments regarding the US Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), since our last communication of 18 December 2024, a number of significant events have taken place which may impact your compliance obligations under the legislation. Read more →
  • Cayman Islands

EMIR Refit: Key Changes and Considerations

The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (“EMIR”) was designed to increase the stability of the derivative markets throughout European market states. Read more →
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  • Ireland

‘Know Your Assets’ for Due Diligence Best Practice

As best practice for due diligence and compliance in the investment fund space continues to evolve, investment managers around the world routinely approach the Maples Group to conduct ‘Know-Your-Assets’ (“KYA”) reviews on new investment opportunities as well as counterparties related to these investment opportunities. Read more →
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  • Jersey
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  • Luxembourg

New Beneficial Ownership Obligations on BVI Trustees

XOn 10 December 2024, the Trustee (Amendment) Act, 2024 (the “Amendment Act”) came into force in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). The Amendment Act introduced new obligations on trustees, particularly in relation to the maintenance of beneficial ownership information. Read more →
  • Luxembourg

AED Expands AML/CFT Reporting Obligations for Unregulated AIFs

On 25 February 2025, Luxembourg’s Registration Duty, Estate and VAT Authority, the Administration de l’Enregistrement, des Domaines et de la TVA (“AED”), announced increased filing obligations for unregulated Luxembourg alternative investment funds (“AIFs”). Read more →
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  • British Virgin Islands
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  • Jersey
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  • Luxembourg

Get to Know Our Team – Chris Capewell

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  • Luxembourg

Global Registration Services Market Update Q1 2025

Welcome to our quarterly fund management update where we provide you with an update on global issues affecting the cross-border marketing and distribution of investment funds. Read more →
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