Cayman Moves Forward with Implementing the CRS – 16 June 2015
The Department of International Tax Cooperation (DITC) is moving forward with implementing the
Common Reporting Standard (CRS), via the introduction of local regulations, by October 2015.
In anticipation of the local regulations for CRS, financial institutions may wish to begin preparations
for new account opening procedures from 1 […]
23 June 2015
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FUND ANNUAL RETURN (“FAR”)
FILING DEADLINE EXTENSION
Funds with a financial year end (“FYE”) of 31 December 2014 are required to file audited
financial statements and a FAR form through the Authority’s REEFS Portal
https://reefs.cimaconnect.com by 30 June 2015. However, the filing deadline has been
extended by one (1) month to 31 July 2015 […]
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FUND ANNUAL RETURN (“FAR”) FILINGS
REPORTING PORTAL NOW OPEN
The Authority’s REEFS Portal https://reefs.cimaconnect.com will be used to file FAR forms
for funds with a financial year end of 31 December 2014 or later. The new FAR form is
available in Excel format and has been revised to allow submission through the REEFS
Portal.
For funds with […]
Dear Members.
You will recall that in November 2014 The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or the “Authority”) issued a consultation paper on the cancellation of licences and certificates of registration of mutual funds (copy attached).
The final version of the Rule and Regulatory Procedure (the “Rule”) was gazetted on March 30, 2015.
One area of possible concern […]
C A Y M A N I S L A N D S
MONETARY AUTHORITY
CIMA Statement on AIFMD Passporting Regime.
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) is aware that the European Securities Markets Authority (“ESMA”) is due to make a recommendation in late July 2015 concerning the marketing of non-EU funds within the EU by way of a passporting […]
Cayman Islands AEOI Portal Update: 20 May 2015
Department of International Tax Cooperation staff advise industry members that notifications may be submitted on or before Friday, 29 May 2015; and returns may be reported on or before Friday, 26 June 2015, without attracting adverse consequences or enforcement measures.
If you experience an issue with the portal, the […]
CIDA and Deloitte discuss Cyber Rosk and the changing game on April 30, 2015
Venue Camana Bay Cinema
4:15 pm
Free for CIDA members
RSVP cpowell@harbour.ky
The CFA Society in conjunction with the CFA Institute will be hosting the Cayman Islands inaugural “Putting Investors First” event. The event is focused on the importance of retirement savings and pension plans. Renowned speaker Carl Richards will be the keynote speaker, who has a world class ability of breaking down myths and financial challenges […]
FATCA Reporting – Are you Ready?
Please join the the Cayman Islands Directors Association and its panel of industry experts as they discuss everything you need to know about FATCA for Cayman Islands funds, to be held on May 13, 2015. The event is free for CIDA members with a cost of CI$25 for non-members. Please feel free […]