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June 2026

AML/CFTCIMAGuidance Notes

CIMA's Revised AML/CFT Guidance Notes: What Regulated Entities Need to Know

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has issued updated Guidance Notes on the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing. We break down the key changes and their practical implications for compliance officers and AMLCOs.

Regulatory UpdateMay 2026

FATF Mutual Evaluation: Cayman Islands Progress Report

An overview of the Cayman Islands' continued progress in addressing FATF recommendations, including recent legislative amendments and their impact on regulated entities.

FATFMutual EvaluationLegislative Updates
Compliance PracticeApril 2026

Risk-Based Approach: Building a Defensible Customer Risk Assessment Framework

A practical guide to constructing customer risk assessments that satisfy CIMA's expectations, with particular focus on high-risk categories and enhanced due diligence triggers.

Risk AssessmentCDDEDD
Regulatory UpdateMarch 2026

Virtual Asset Service Providers: CIMA's Evolving Regulatory Framework

As the virtual asset sector matures, CIMA has expanded its supervisory perimeter. This article examines registration requirements, AML obligations and ongoing compliance expectations for VASPs.

Virtual AssetsVASPCIMA Registration
Compliance PracticeFebruary 2026

Beneficial Ownership Registers: Compliance Obligations for Cayman Entities

A review of the beneficial ownership register requirements applicable to Cayman Islands companies and partnerships, including recent amendments and enforcement trends.

Beneficial OwnershipCorporate GovernanceCIMA
Notarial PracticeJanuary 2026

Apostille and Legalisation: A Practical Guide for Cayman Documents

When do Cayman Islands documents require apostille or legalisation for use abroad? This guide covers the process, timelines and common pitfalls for cross-border transactions.

ApostilleNotarial ServicesCross-Border
Regulatory UpdateDecember 2025

CIMA's Supervisory Framework: Key Priorities for 2026

An analysis of CIMA's published supervisory priorities for the year ahead, including thematic reviews, enforcement trends and areas of heightened regulatory focus for licensed entities.

CIMARegulatory PrioritiesEnforcement
12 min
VideoJune 2026

Introduction to AML/CFT Compliance in the Cayman Islands

An overview of the core AML/CFT obligations for regulated entities under Cayman Islands law, including key CIMA requirements and practical compliance steps.

AML/CFTCIMACompliance
12 minEnquire
15 min
VideoMay 2026

Understanding the Risk-Based Approach to Compliance

A practical walkthrough of how to implement a risk-based approach to customer due diligence, covering risk scoring, enhanced due diligence triggers and documentation best practices.

Risk AssessmentCDDEDD
15 minEnquire
10 min
VideoApril 2026

Notarial Services: What You Need to Know

A guide to notarial services in the Cayman Islands — when you need them, what documents require notarisation, and how apostille facilitation works for cross-border transactions.

Notarial ServicesApostilleDocumentation
10 minEnquire

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