News and Publications
m•advisory Lawyer Nicole Pineda on Latinvex 2024 Top 100 Female Lawyers List
M•advisory partner Nicole Pineda has once again been selected by Latinvex as one of the top 100 female lawyers specialising in Latin America in the categories of Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A. The list recognises the leading 100 female attorneys from...
What is the process of setting up a US fund and Cayman fund?
Its quick, easy and seamless, provided that the manager chooses US and Cayman Counsel who, as part of their core businesses, structure investment funds. These are the folks who, if the manager chooses wisely, will become their trusted business partners for many years...
The advantages of Cayman as the jurisdiction for your offshore fund
When considering offshore fund domiciles, the Cayman Islands consistently stands out as a premier choice, offering unparalleled regulatory expertise, a wealth of experienced service providers, and a long-standing reputation as the global leader in the investment funds...
How to terminate your Cayman entity before incurring charges for 2025
If you are planning on terminating your Cayman entity, and wish to do so before incurring charges for 2025, then there are a number of steps that should be taken in the next two months to reduce or avoid annual fees for 2025. Note that if you do not take action in...
Changes to the Cayman Islands beneficial ownership regime – what you need to know
What changed This Update provides a summary of key changes that were introduced to the Cayman Islands beneficial ownership regime in order to comply with evolving international standards. The Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 (Act) and the Beneficial...
US taxable investors in my Cayman fund?
Why do I need a Cayman fund and a Delaware Fund? Can't I have the US investors and the non-US investors in my Cayman fund or in my US fund? These are probably the most frequently asked questions, certainly among start-up and emerging managers. Where a manager is...
Ian Gobin joins m•advisory
We are excited to announce the appointment of Ian Gobin as a partner to m•advisory’s Cayman Islands legal practice. Ian is a renowned leader and strategic business and legal adviser in the investment funds and digital assets markets. Ian’s appointment reinforces...
Nicole Pineda joins m•advisory
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicole Pineda as a Partner and Senior Advisor to its Cayman based legal practice. Nicole is a strategic business and legal powerhouse with a distinguished background in law, international economics, and business advisory,...
Residency in The Bahamas – What makes The Bahamas one of the World’s most desirable destinations for a second residency
The Bahamas is one of the World's most attractive destinations for those seeking a seccond residency. It boasts some of the World's most desirable real estate, including miles of ocean front properties, and one of the World's highest quality of life, safety, and an...
China set to introduce profound changes to its companies laws
China’s new Company Law: Navigating the Future of Business in China. We are about to witness an important shift in the corporate environment in China. The recent reforms to China's Company Law bring about significant changes that will take effect on July 1, 2024. All...
We Advised Trinus Co on BRL70m Series B
M Advisory Cayman advised Trinus Co on its Series B funding round led by Headline Brasil. The transaction was concluded with the holding company of the Brazilian startup incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Marco Martins acted as the Cayman Law Partner in the...
We Advised Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and its Cayman Islands Branch on the launch of its groundbreaking Digital Select Global Product
Select Global is Banco Santander Brasil’s international digital bank account offered to its Brazilian clients. Select Global: Conta Internacional do Santander We advised Banco Santander Brasil and its Cayman Islands branch on all aspects of the establishment and...
Regulatory Blog
Cayman further modernizes its Companies Act – 2024 Amendments
In March 2024, the Cayman Islands Government gazetted the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2024 (“2024 Amendment Act”), which, once brought into full effect, will further modernize the Companies Act by enabling companies to do the following: Reduce its share capital. The...
Cayman removed from EU “gray list”
On January 18, the European Union published Regulation 2024/163 in the Official Journal of the EU (Regulation). The Regulation removes the Cayman Islands from the list of high-risk jurisdictions (EU AML List). The Regulation was adopted on December 12, 2023, and came...
Cayman Islands Banking Supervision Alert – Consolidated Supervision Policy published by CIMA
Consolidated Supervision of Banks In November of 2023 CIMA (CIMA or Authority) published its Regulatory Policy on Consolidated Supervision (Policy) in relation to regulated entities, and in particular, banks that are part of a group encompassing entities regulated...
CIMA circular on key aspects to implementing and maintaining effective remediation of AML/CFT requirements
On 29 December 2023, CIMA published the supervisory circular describing how it monitors AML/CFT remediation by financial service providers (“FSPs”) and sets out the key elements of a successful remediation plan. FSPs may use this publication to strengthen their...
Deals
We Advised Trinus Co on BRL70m Series B
M Advisory Cayman advised Trinus Co on its Series B funding round led by Headline Brasil. The transaction was concluded with the holding company of the Brazilian startup incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Marco Martins acted as the Cayman Law Partner in the...
We Advised Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and its Cayman Islands Branch on the launch of its groundbreaking Digital Select Global Product
Select Global is Banco Santander Brasil’s international digital bank account offered to its Brazilian clients. Select Global: Conta Internacional do Santander We advised Banco Santander Brasil and its Cayman Islands branch on all aspects of the establishment and...
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