AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Assets & Banking: FundBank rebranded its institutional operations as IRACE Digital, expanding across banking, digital assets, liquidity and execution infrastructure, and says its Cayman unit has partnered with Tenet Bank to serve entrepreneurs, startups and web3 clients. Real Estate & Local Participation: MPs backed a motion pushing for more Caymanian access to the real-estate market, arguing opportunities and benefits have become harder to reach for locals. Public Sector Costs: The Auditor General’s report on public servants’ remuneration (2020–2024) says government spent about CI$3.1bn on staff costs over five years, with remuneration rising 37% amid a growing workforce. Cost of Living & Trade: The Chamber of Commerce is debating the impact on business of a duty-free allowance increase for returning residents (CI$500 to CI$800, with a temporary CI$1,000 boost in 2026). Financial Services Training: The Cayman Islands Financial Services Institute launched CIMA-focused online compliance courses for directors and professionals worldwide, including multilingual options. Crypto Litigation Watch: UK investors have sued Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao in London, naming Cayman-registered Binance Holdings, alleging mis-sold leveraged derivatives without FCA authorisation. Shipping & VAT Compliance: The Shipping Registry updated guidance on the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) regime, allowing qualifying Cayman yachts up to 84 charter days per year while staying primarily private.
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