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Regulatory Updates for Cayman Islands Q1 2023

Our latest report on the Cayman Island will bring you up to speed on relevant updates and regulatory developments that took place during the first quarter on the year.

Q1 2023 Global Regulatory Update

The first quarter of 2023 saw a multitude of regulatory updates across many key jurisdictions. Those range from ESG, digital assets, AML/CFT as well as changes to several major regulations.

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Apex Group expands Participant Capital relationship for latest fund

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today announced that it has expanded its business relationship with Participant Capital Advisors, LLC (“Participant Capital”), to provide fund administration to its latest US fund, as well as depositary and banking services.

Revisions to Bermuda's AML-ATF Guidance Notes for Financial Institutions

The Bermuda Guidance Notes for AML-ATF Regulated Financial Institutions have undergone revisions in 2022. These notes provide crucial guidance and recommendations for financial institutions operating in Bermuda to ensure they comply with the country's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regulations. This article explores the key changes and updates made to the guidance notes and highlights their importance in ensuring a secure and transparent financial system in Bermuda.

Apex Group appointed as investment fund administrator for the EPPF

Retirement fund appoints leading South African investment fund administrator following highly competitive tender process.

The MFSA’s Supervisory Priorities 2023

On 2 March 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced its Supervisory Priorities for 2023, highlighting its top priorities for the coming year based on the MFSA’s Strategic Statement issued in January 2023, as well as on the ESA’s 2023 priorities.

Apex Group to acquire MJ Hudson businesses

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “the Group”), a global financial services provider, today announced the planned acquisition of various operating businesses of MJ Hudson Plc (“MJ Hudson”). MJ Hudson is a provider of services to the asset management industry, specialising in private markets and alternative investments.

Boston Partners appoints FundRock for management company solutions

FundRock Management Company, a leading European third-party UCITS Management Company (“ManCo”) and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”), today announces its appointment, following a competitive process, by Boston Partners to provide ManCo Services. The first of a series of planned sub-funds will launch on the ever growing Irish FundRock UCITS Platform I ICAV.

APAC Update: Observations from Inspections of Licensed Venture Capital Fund Managers

Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing risks in the wealth management sector

The MAS’ expects Financial institutions (“FIs”) to review their existing controls to ensure that they remain adequate to mitigate the ML/TF risks from high growth areas.