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Cayman Funds Newsletter - December 2015

Welcome to the Q4 2015 Stuarts quarterly funds newsletter.

In this edition, you will read about topics including:

FATCA and Common Reporting Standard
AIFMD Update
Limited Liability Companies
Latest Investments and Securities Figures

We hope you will find the newsletter of interest.

Kind regards,

Chris Humphries
Managing Director

Chris Humphries

FATCA and Common Reporting Standard

The deadline for making the US FATCA notifications and submitting returns in relation to 2014 have now passed. The Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (“TIA”) subsequently transmitted the first set of data to the US Inland Revenue Service in September 2015. On 16 October 2015, the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) Regulations, 2015 (the "CRS Regulations") were brought into effect.UK FATCA was implemented in Cayman in accordance with the Cayman-UK IGA signed in November 2013; and The Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (United Kingdom) Regulations, published in July 2014

The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has confirmed that it will shortly commence an assessment of the Cayman Islands for its inclusion within the passport regime under the terms of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.

Limited Liability Companies Bill

It is proposed that a new law (the “Law”) be enacted, to permit the formation of a new type of vehicle in the Cayman Islands – a Cayman Islands limited liability company (an "LLC").

Investments and Securities Q4 2015

Read the latest Licences / Registrations figures in effect in the Cayman Islands.

Publications

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Publication Recognition - Chambers & Partners
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Publication Recognition - Legal 500
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Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
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Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
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Fund Client Testimonial - Legal 500
“The partners roll up their sleeves, take great pride in the work they do and go to great lengths to make themselves available.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“Stuarts Humphries, understands the complex issues we face and the firm offers substantial value in relation to the fees charged.”
Legal 500
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Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
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Fund Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
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Legal 500

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