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CIMA - Private Funds FAR Filing Extension & New RFE Form
On 30 August 2021, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued a notice and made available the Private Funds Related…
September 27, 2021
Waystone Investment Solutions’ Tosca UCITS Fund grows from $10M to $125M in Q3 of 2021
Waystone Investment Solutions is pleased to have assisted its client, Tosca UCITS Fund by helping them reach an asset raising…
September 20, 2021
FinSA requirements – end of year deadline approaching
The Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA) came into force on 1 January 2020, changing the regulatory requirements for offering investment…
September 13, 2021
Filing of CRS Compliance Forms - deadline fast approaching
The deadline for filing CRS Compliance Forms for 2019 and 2020 with the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation…
September 8, 2021
The challenge of moving from UCITS KIIDs to PRIIPS KIDs
How Waystone can help navigate these challenges
August 30, 2021
The EU clarifies the application of SFDR disclosures
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has issued a set of Q&As in order to clarify the application of…
August 3, 2021
Private Funds – Fund Annual Return (FAR) Requirements
Filing requirements for Cayman Private Funds Operators of Private Funds are responsible for completing and submitting the Fund Annual Return…
July 30, 2021
Independent Director Services
Waystone is the leading provider of institutional governance, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry. Waystone offers high-quality,…
July 28, 2021
Cayman Economic Substance regime expands to include partnerships
The International Tax Cooperation (Economic Substance) Act (2018) introduced the requirement for “relevant entities” domiciled or registered in the Cayman…
July 21, 2021
Voluntary Liquidations - Advance preparation to minimize or avoid 2022 fees
This Waystone Advisory reminds investment funds stakeholders of impending deadlines to be met, if they are contemplating formally closing a…
July 20, 2021
Cross Border Distribution Framework (CBDF) - rule change & impact
In July 2018, the EU began discussing a series of measures intended to reduce regulatory barriers in the marketing and…
July 16, 2021
您是否已任命您的美国合伙人代表？
美国国税局（IRS）2020纳税年度合伙企业纳税申报表(表格1065) 提交截止日期为 2021 年 9 月 15 日。 已于2020 年推出或正在考虑任命美国合伙人代表的基金应确保满足此截止日期。
July 13, 2021
The Cayman Islands outlines phased reopening plan
On Thursday 8 July 2021, the Cayman Islands Premier, Hon. Wayne Panton outlined the government's plan for a phased reopening…
July 12, 2021
Have you appointed your U.S. Partnership Representative? What you need to know
The extended IRS Form 1065 filing deadline for the 2020 tax year will be 15 September 2021.
June 28, 2021
Eversheds Sutherland Hedge Fund Launch Guide
Amber Ramsey and Ivana Faltysova recently featured in the Eversheds Sutherland Hedge Fund Launch Guide.
June 18, 2021
June is Pride month!
At Waystone we foster an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves with "inclusivity" being one of our core…
June 17, 2021
CIMA issues reminder regarding Anti-Money Laundering Officers
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) this week reminded all persons carrying out relevant financial business (“Licensees and Registrants”) that…
June 7, 2021