Why Singapore is considered the alternative to Hong Kong to establish Caymanian base in Asia.
Following our recent article regarding the Cayman Islands delegation, led by Minister of Financial Services & Commerce, The Honourable André Ebanks, MP, visiting Hong Kong and Singapore in efforts to progress long-held plans to open a Cayman Islands Asia office, the Cayman Compass has published and update suggesting that Singapore, rather than Hong Kong is […]
Cayman Cycling Attracts Catalyst Group as Official Race Partner
George Town, Cayman Islands | February 23rd, 2023 – The Catalyst Group (“Catalyst”), a global financial services firm headquartered in George Town, Grand Cayman, has recently announced its partnership with Cayman Cycling, the governing body for cycling in the Cayman Islands. A registered Non-Profit Organization, Cayman Cycling organizes and supports a full calendar of local recreational cycling, […]
Brazilian Funds as Investors: The rationale behind having an Offshore Fund – from a Brazilian perspective. – Duplicate – [#11348]
The Catalyst Group’s Thomaz Monteiro, Senior Associate Director – Compliance, Legal and Governance (Client Experience and General Council), discusses the rationale behind having an offshore fund – from a Brazilian perspective, and the key considerations from a KYC/AML, operations, and costs perspective. Typically, the decision to open a fund in Cayman, or any other equivalent jurisdiction (BVI, Bahamas) by a Brazilian Investment Manager (the “IM”), […]
Analyzing the role of technology in the Cayman Islands investment fund industry in 2023.
The Catalyst Group’s Director – Corporate Development and Strategy, Stuart Wright, answers pertinent questions regarding the role of technology in the Cayman Islands investment fund industry in 2023 and what the implications are for asset managers, investors, and service providers. What have been the most significant changes brought about within the Cayman Islands fund industry […]
Brazilian Funds as Investors: The rationale behind having an Offshore Fund – from a Brazilian perspective.
The Catalyst Group’s Thomaz Monteiro, Senior Associate Director – Compliance, Legal and Governance (Client Experience and General Council), discusses the rationale behind having an offshore fund – from a Brazilian perspective, and the key considerations from a KYC/AML, operations, and costs perspective. Typically, the decision to open a fund in Cayman, or any other equivalent jurisdiction (BVI, Bahamas) by a Brazilian Investment Manager (the “IM”), […]
SEC Adopts Final Rules to Reduce Risk in Clearance and Settlement of Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted final rule changes regarding the clearance and settlement of securities (15 February 2023). The changes will impact the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities, shortening it from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date […]
BREAKING NEWS | Catalyst Partners Ollie Bearman in 2023 Race Season
Joining him on his journey in Formula 2… The Catalyst Group “Catalyst”, a global financial services firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is delighted to announce a partnership with British racing talent Ollie Bearman as he enters the FIA Formula 2 Championship for the 2023 season. 17-year-old Ferrari Academy driver, Ollie Bearman, joins the season with his eyes […]
Catalyst and 345FC join forces to support youth soccer in the Cayman Islands
The Catalyst Group has joined forces with 345FC to support the development of local footballing talent… In late 2022, we were introduced to Peter Reijn, James Haggerty, and the team at 345FC and Total Soccer about the possibility of supporting some exciting new initiatives as they prepared for their 2023 season. 345FC is […]
U.S. Federal Reserve issues final rules on replacement rates for USD LIBOR contracts
The Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted final rule 12 CFR Part 253 “Regulation Implementing the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act” (Final Rule) in December of last year (16th December 2022). This Final Rule supplements the US Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act (US Act) and created statutory replacement rates that will apply to […]
Stablecoin Subscriptions in the New Age of Hedge Funds
As we enter the New Age of Hedge Funds, The Catalyst Group’s digital expert, Andrew Knight, Senior Associate Director
