Client Advisories
Download the New AML and Sanctions Rules update for Cayman Islands investment funds (PDF)
Cayman Islands investment funds should review new anti-money laundering and sanctions rules published by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, which come into effect on 18 September 2026.
Related expertise: Investment Funds and Regulatory.
Our Experts are ready to assist you with any questions you may have or with further advice concerning the application of the Rules covered in this memo.
This client memorandum is intended to provide only general information for the clients and professional contacts of Travers Thorp Alberga. It does not purport to be comprehensive or to render legal advice. Please do not hesitate to contact Travers Thorp Alberga at any time if you have any specific questions or would like more detail on any of the points made in this memorandum.
This client advisory considers Saxon Woods and directors’ fiduciary duties under Cayman Islands law.
The decision is relevant to directors, shareholders, investors and advisers considering corporate governance, directors’ duties and shareholder rights in Cayman Islands companies.
Related expertise: Corporate and Dispute Resolution.
Download Saxon Woods and Directors’ Fiduciary Duties Under Cayman Law (PDF)
Travers Thorp Alberga contributes Cayman Islands analysis to the seventh edition of GIR The Guide to Sanctions, examining sanctions issues affecting today’s financial services industry.
The guide is relevant to financial institutions, investment businesses, corporate groups and advisers navigating sanctions compliance and regulatory risk in an international financial centre.
Related expertise: Regulatory, Corporate and Dispute Resolution.
This client update considers key features of British Virgin Islands investment fund structures and matters relevant to managers, sponsors and investors using BVI fund vehicles.
Travers Thorp Alberga advises on BVI investment funds alongside Cayman Islands fund structures, including formation, governance, corporate and regulatory matters.
Related expertise: Funds, Corporate and Regulatory. Our BVI lawyers include Monique Peters, Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and Hon. Myron V. Walwyn.
Download the BVI Investment Fund Structures client update (PDF)
This client update considers the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and its relevance to the Cayman Islands financial services and digital asset sectors.
CARF forms part of the evolving international tax transparency and reporting landscape affecting crypto-assets and businesses operating in the digital economy.
Related expertise: Fintech and Regulatory.
Download the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework client update (PDF)
This client update considers Cayman Islands structuring in United States refinancing transactions involving unrestricted subsidiaries and liability management exercises.
The update is relevant to lenders, borrowers, sponsors and advisers considering jurisdiction selection and offshore structuring in complex refinancing transactions.
Related expertise: Finance and Corporate.
Download the Cayman structuring and liability management client update (PDF)
This client update examines the Cayman Islands licensing and registration regime for virtual asset service providers under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act.
The framework is relevant to businesses operating across digital assets, virtual asset services and related financial services activities in the Cayman Islands.
Related expertise: Fintech, Regulatory and Corporate.
This client update examines the British Virgin Islands registration regime for virtual asset service providers under the Virtual Assets (Service Providers) Act.
The update is relevant to businesses and advisers considering BVI structures for virtual asset and digital asset activities.
Related expertise: Fintech, Regulatory and Corporate.
This Asset Management Review 2026/27 article examines Cayman Islands investment funds and developments relevant to the international asset management industry.
Travers Thorp Alberga advises fund managers, sponsors, institutional investors and service providers on Cayman Islands investment fund formation, governance, financing and regulatory matters.
Related expertise: Funds, Fund Finance and Regulatory.
Download the Cayman Investment Funds Asset Management Review 2026/27 article (PDF)
Gaela James examines British Virgin Islands investment funds, current trends and key structural features in the Asset Management Review 2026/27.
The article provides insight into the BVI investment funds market and considerations for managers, sponsors and investors using BVI fund structures.
Related expertise: Funds, Corporate and Regulatory. Read more about Gaela James.
Download British Virgin Islands Investment Funds, Trends and Key Features (PDF)
This client update considers the Common Reporting Standard and reporting obligations relevant to Cayman Islands financial institutions and structures.
The update is relevant to financial institutions, funds, corporate service providers and advisers navigating international tax transparency and reporting requirements.
Related expertise: Regulatory, Funds and Corporate.