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Maples Group Wins Two Honors at the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards

The Maples Group has been recognized in two categories at the 2025 Hedgeweek US Awards in New York: Fund Administrator of the Year – Offshore and Regulatory & Compliance Firm of the Year: Offshore. Determined by a judging panel and industry votes, these honors highlight the Group’s excellence in fund administration and regulatory services, and the strength of its integrated One Group model across fund, fiduciary and legal capabilities. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Mark Weir

05 Dec 2025

Cayman Islands

New VASP Financial Returns Form

CIMA has launched the VASP Financial Returns Form (VFR-051-84) in REEFS effective 1 December 2025. All regulated VASPs must file by 31 December 2025 for the period ending 30 September 2025. No extensions apply. Access guidance in REEFS or on CIMA’s site, and send queries to [email protected]. Read more →

Anthony Mourginos, Daniel Moore, Patrick Head

02 Dec 2025

Cayman Islands

New Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Regulations Published

Cayman Islands’ CARF Regulations, published 27 November 2025 and effective 1 January 2026, implement the global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to enhance tax transparency and fight evasion and money laundering. Mirroring the CRS, CARF enables automatic exchange of crypto-asset data. Read more →

Anthony Mourginos, Daniel Moore, Patrick Head

01 Dec 2025

Cayman Islands

CRS Amendment Regulations Published

Cayman Islands updates CRS rules: the 2025 CRS Amendment Regulations take effect from 1 January 2026, with key changes to FI registration, PPOC requirements, earlier 2026 reporting and compliance deadlines (30 June 2027), and immediate penalties for late filings. Read more →

Christopher Capewell, Jo Ottaway, Mariana Alves

01 Dec 2025

Cayman Islands

Get to Know Our Team – Anthony Mourginos

Questions & Responses from Anthony Mourginos Read more →

Anthony Mourginos

01 Dec 2025

Luxembourg

CSSF Thematic Review on Counter-Proliferation Financing

On 17 November 2025, the Luxembourg financial sector supervisory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”), announced the results of a thematic review concerning proliferations financing risk applying to, and measures implemented by, Luxembourg investment fund managers (“IFMs”) to combat proliferation financing risk (the “Thematic Review”). Read more →

Donnchadh McCarthy, Johan Terblanche

01 Dec 2025

British Virgin Islands

BVI FSC publishes VASP FAQs

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published FAQs on the Virtual Assets Service Providers regime, offering guidance on registration, ongoing obligations, and supervisory expectations. The FAQs will be of interest to existing and prospective VASPs, directors, compliance personnel, and service providers in the VASP space. Read more →

Daniel Moore, Matt Roberts

27 Nov 2025

Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland Comments on Its Simplification Agenda

At the 2025 Financial System Conference, Governor Makhlouf set out a pragmatic agenda for better regulation: prioritising the quality—not the quantity—of rules, and advancing supervision that is principled, proportionate, and predictable. The future regulatory focus will be on EU aligned coherence, streamlined frameworks, and safe innovation, all with the aim of strengthening financial resilience and safeguarding consumer protection and trust. Read more →

Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith

26 Nov 2025

Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands / BVI Sanctions Update – Frozen Asset Reporting

New for 2025, Cayman Islands and BVI persons holding funds or economic resources of UK‑sanctioned Designated Persons must file a Frozen Assets Report by Sunday 30 November 2025. Reports state asset values as at close of business on Tuesday 30 September 2025; OFAC‑only freezes are excluded. Maples Group can assist. Read more →

Adam Huckle

21 Nov 2025

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This blog is provided for general information only. While we endeavour to ensure that it is current as at its date of publication, it does not purport to be exhaustive, and it may not reflect all legal and regulatory developments at any time. It does not constitute or contain legal advice and does not create any contractual and/or attorney-client relationship. Any reliance on the blog is solely at your own risk and to the extent permitted under applicable law or regulation the Maples Group disclaims any liability for any loss that may arise from your use or reliance on it. If you require legal advice, please reach out to your usual Maples Group contact.