Pet Import Rules: Cayman’s Department of Agriculture says updated dog and cat import requirements take effect Oct 1, tightening prohibited breed rules and removing the FAVN rabies titre for low-risk territories like the UK, with digital signatures required on health certificates. Local Employment Enforcement: Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles is pressing finance and tourism employers to stop “cheating” on local hiring and permit processes, warning enforcement will intensify against tactics like tailored adverts and premature firings. Fuel Contract Oversight: Opposition MP Chris Saunders has filed an amendment bill seeking to empower OfReg to review fuel supply contracts (including CUC and Island Energy) for public value and market-rate alignment, with potential retendering. Sovereign Wealth Fund Push: Premier André Ebanks will move a Parliament motion to establish a Cayman Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund, authorising research and consultation but not committing funding. Financial Services & Markets: Corient expands in Cayman with the $2.6bn FortCay Family Advisory acquisition, while Spectrum launches Spectrum+ workshops for financial services professionals. Insurance & Regulation: AM Best revises Palms Insurance Group’s outlook to positive and affirms ratings; Apollo CEO Marc Rowan warns Cayman-style life reinsurance regulatory arbitrage is being targeted by US regulators. Business Deals: Corient’s acquisition drive continues; meanwhile, multiple SPAC/market updates include GOWell’s completed business combination and Nasdaq-related filing delays at Future Money Acquisition.