Latin American Counsel Awards 2016 – Shortlist announced
Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO) is delighted to announce the shortlist for the sixth annual Latin American Counsel Awards in association with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). With the help of the ACC, we have conducted in-depth…
Ogier advises Zedra on acquisition of Barclays’ Offshore Trust and Fiduciary Businesses
From Ogier Ogier has advised an independent investor group led by the Sarikhani and Nielsen families on their acquisition of Barclays Bank plc’s offshore trust and fiduciary businesses in Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Singapore and Switzerland. Those businesses,…
AICPA Partners with Cayman Islands accounting society
By Isaac M. O’Bannon, Managing Editor From CPA Practice Advisor The American Institute of CPAs has entered into an agreement with the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants (CISPA) to share AICPA resources on professional development and organizational outreach. “CISPA has…
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Groups set for 2016 Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup
From Antigua Observer A party atmosphere filled the air in St John’s, Antigua, when the draw was made for the 2016 Soctiabank Men’s Caribbean Cup. The Antigua night sky and trade winds, fireworks, dancers, a fire-throwing limbo dancer and soca…
Panton – Clinton comments no direct threat to Cayman Islands
From IFC Review While Financial Services Minister Hon Wayne Panton has taken note of statements made by US Democratic presidential candidate hopeful Hilary Clinton on targeting Cayman Islands and other offshore centres he says he is not too bothered at…
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AICPA to share content and educational resources with the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants Goal is to Spur Growth and Build Expertise within the Caribbean Professional Organization NEW YORK (Jan. 14, 2016) – The American Institute of CPAs has…
Cayman Islands Government: Business Licensing Counter now accepting card payments
As of this Monday, 18 January, business owners will have the option of paying their trade and business licensing fees using bank-issued credit and debit cards. Previously, the Business Licensing Counter, formerly known as the Trade and Business Licensing Counter,…
Ministry of Home Affairs introduces ford fusion hybrids to police fleet
The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to introduce hybrid vehicles as a part of its strategic objective to “Make Cayman Better”. It is projected the initiative will not only reduce the burden on the public purse, but also reduce…
Conor O’Dea to retire as Butterfield President & COO and Cayman Islands Managing Director
O’Dea Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Cayman Board; Will Stand for Election to Group Board at AGM Hamilton, Bermuda and George Town, Grand Cayman—14 January 2016: Butterfield Group today announced that Conor O’Dea, President & Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director…
SEC slaps GC with lifetime ban for role in bank failure
By Sue Reisinger, from Corporate Counsel The federal government has permanently barred William Caughran, the general counsel for now-defunct Superior Bank and its holding company, Superior Bankcorp, from serving as an officer of a public company. And he must pay…
