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Regarded as one of the core financial services leadership bases within the global RSM network, RSM Cayman offers a range of audit, tax and consulting services to the fund management industry in the Cayman Islands.
Originally established in 2003 RSM Cayman , the firm – which forms part of the global RSM network of independent accounting firms, the 6th largest globally – is at the forefront of Cayman’s continually evolving investment management industry.
With Cayman very much the jurisdiction-of-choice for the international offshore hedge fund industry, the firm specialises in providing services to all forms of structures for a global
By Daniella Skotnicki, Harneys – The investment management industry relies on innovative and diverse strategies to create alpha and add value for investors. Whilst the benefits of gender diversity have been widely recognised, the industry, like most others, has lagged in achieving it.
There has been increasing focus from investors in strategies which increase gender diversity amongst the portfolio management team and the industry generally. The challenge is, however multifaceted, structural in that there are far fewer women than men entering into the traditional feeder courses and careers into portfolio management, such as investment banking, and requires the overcoming of outdated
Established in 1974, International Management Services Ltd (IMS) is among the leading providers of directorship services for the alternative investment industry in the Cayman Islands. IMS and its directors are not affiliated to other service providers and law firms, allowing it to provide independent corporate governance expertise to the highest industry standard.
A pioneer in providing professional independent directors to the fund industry in Cayman, its team of qualified and experienced professional directors boast diverse backgrounds spanning legal, accounting, compliance, regulation and fiduciary services.
With the business very much at the forefront of the rapidly-evolving corporate governance landscape surrounding the
By A Paris – As the global focus on regulation continues to ramp up, the financial industry in the Cayman Islands is shoring up its legislation to remain at the forefront of change and strengthen its position as a fund domicile.
By CIMA – For the past five decades, the Cayman Islands has maintained its position as the number one domicile for hedge funds. Central to its success is a comprehensive regulatory framework and the ability to adapt to evolving international standards, thus highlighting the jurisdiction’s commitment to the enhancement of financial supervision.
Through these ongoing efforts, the jurisdiction remains highly competitive in several areas. In addition to its renowned success in the funds industry, the Cayman Islands is home to more than 40 of the top 50 banks worldwide, including all major accounting firms, law firms and fiduciaries. It is also
Tether Gold (XAU₮), a digital asset providing ownership of physical gold (XAU) custodied in Switzerland, is being used as a means of obtaining around-the-clock exposure to the precious metal in an emerging alternative market.XAU₮ is available for purchase or sale 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Bitfinex platform, via pairs Tether Gold/US Dollar (XAUt/USD) and Tether Gold/Tether (XAUt/USDt).
XAU₮’s, which currently has a market capitalisation of approximately USD50 million, is the world’s biggest gold-backed stablecoin, far surpassing that of its nearest rivals. As demand for gold soars after the recent announcement of unlimited stimulus by
Onchain Custodian, a Singapore-based digital assets custody service provider backed by Fosun, Sequoia and DHVC, has partnered with Celsius Network, a Cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform. The partnership enables Onchain Custodian’s customers to earn a yield on their assets by lending them out. Earnings from rehypothecation to institutions similar to SEC lending on Wall Street results in income which offsets all custody and insurance fees.
Celsius has also selected Onchain Custodian to custody its Asia Pacific clients’ assets with an award- winning, regional custodian.
Recently, Onchain Custodian released its new version of custody platform with warm wallet service built using IBM’s
TradingScreen (TS), a cloud-based multi-asset Order and Execution Management System (OEMS) provider, and digital currency trading platform Mainbloq, have formed a strategic partnership to integrate TS’s OEMS solution, TradeSmart, with Mainbloq’s cryptocurrency trading technology.Driving the partnership is increasing demand among the buy-side to trade multi-asset classes via one centralised platform, enabling greater operational efficiencies and the seamless integration of workflows.
Mainbloq’s technology will be integrated directly into TradeSmart’s interface, providing TradeSmart users with access to Mainbloq’s cryptocurrency trading platform on one screen.
“Partnering with TradingScreen was one of our easier decisions,” says Ryan Kuiken, CEO of Mainbloq. “From
Kleinberg Kaplan’s private funds associate Rita Fitch has been named to the junior advisory board for WOMEN IN FUNDS, a social community for female leaders in the private investment funds industry and select leaders at law firms, allocators and industry consultants.“Kleinberg Kaplan shares WOMEN IN FUNDS’ mission of building up female talent in the funds industry. We share in Rita’s excitement for this new leadership role and support her as she takes this meaningful step in her career,” says Jason Grunfeld, partner and head of business development for Kleinberg Kaplan. “At Kleinberg Kaplan, we understand the value of a diverse
Hedge fund managers were down 1.70 per cent in February as the development of the COVID-19 outbreak outside of Mainland China weighed on risk assets throughout the month, according to Eurekahedge.
