Private equity makes big move into the Caribbean resorts market
By David Eisen From Hotel Management Looks like private equity has a taste for Caribbean—and this was even before news of reconciliation between the U.S. and Cuba. As Bloomberg reports, private equity companies from Bain Capital Partners to Sam Zell’s…
Cayman Enterprise City announce site for its permanent campus
CEC moves ahead with construction of its new home, which it projects will infuse CI$300 million into Cayman’s economy. Designers say new campus will be a showcase of green buildings and sustainablilty. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Dec 23rd,…
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Man killed and second hurt in Sheffield [UK] as gunman fires at car From BBC Emergency workers at the scene of the double shooting on Derek Dooley Way, Sheffield Derek Dooley Way in Sheffield was cordoned off to allow investigations…
Cisco escalates patent case against Arista
By Scott Graham, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Cisco Systems Inc. expanded its intellectual property litigation against competitor Arista Networks Inc. to the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday, while Arista slammed Cisco’s “armies of lawyers and P.R. agents”…
Phillips calls for more int’l support for Caribbean region
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finance and Planning Minister, Dr Peter Phillips, has cited the need for a “new agenda” of support for Jamaica and other Caribbean states by key international stakeholders. Dr Phillips said that the support is…
Finance CEO announced for Cayman Islands
Cayman Finance has announced the appointment of Mr Jude Scott as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Scott has led a highly distinguished career within the financial services industry of over 25 years and his appointment will be well received…
Cayman rebuffs calls for public registry of beneficial owners
From Cayman Funds A consortium of Caribbean countries led by the Cayman Islands has rebuffed attempts to force them to establish a publicly accessible registry of private companies’ beneficial owners. The rejection of the idea was delivered by the territories’…
Cayman boasts diversification within financial services
From Cayman Funds While specific sector such as financial services and tourism tend to dominate economic activity of many Caribbean countries, some, including the Cayman Islands, have achieved diversification within financial services, Cindy Scotland, managing director of the Cayman Islands…
Cayman Enterprise City contributes $20Million to Cayman Islands economy during past 12 months
CEC more than doubled the number of companies in the zone, exceeding 2013 goals; zone stats show newcomers spent millions locally George Town, Grand Cayman (Dec 18th, 2014) – Cayman Enterprise City, Cayman’s knowledge-based special economic zone, has contributed an…
Perfect partnerships – Singing the praises of Cayman Islands ELPs
From hedgeweek By Nicholas Butcher, Maples & Calder – Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships (“ELPs”) are currently riding the crest of a wave. Consistently a popular form of investment vehicle for hedge and especially private equity funds, 2013 saw a…
