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NewsCayman Islands Transparency Recognized By OECD07/10/2010 (Cayman Islands
 The Cayman Islands has noted the official adoption by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information, at its recent meeting at Singapore, of a report detailing the territory's progress in adhering to international standards, particularly in the realm of tax transparency.
Jersey Ranked As Top Offshore Centre04/10/2010 (Cayman Islands
 London has maintained its place as the leading financial center globally, according
to the Z/Yen biannual qualitative survey. Meanwhile, Jersey maintains its place as the top offshore financial
center.
Cayman Islands To Chair CFATF04/10/2010 (Cayman Islands
Following recognition as the top specialized financial centre, the Cayman Islands will chair the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force from November, the jurisdiction
Global Tax Forum Issues Peer Reviews04/10/2010 (Cayman Islands
 The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has issued the first phase of peer reviews covering the legal and regulatory frameworks for transparency and exchange of tax information in Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, India, Jamaica, Monaco, Panama and Qatar.
2006 Was A 'Banner Year' For Offshore Investment, Says Walkers05/01/2007 (Cayman Islands
'Plain English' Guide To Cayman Trust Law Published03/01/2007 (Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Introduces Revised Immigration Law02/01/2007 (Cayman Islands
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The year 2006 was a banner year for offshore finance, according to leading global offshore law firm Walkers, as the market saw more hedge funds and private equity funds involved in takeovers and buyouts, more varied use of alternative investment vehicles, and more investment activity in emerging markets last year.
Maples and Calder, the offshore law firm, has announced the publication of ‘Drafting Cayman Islands Trusts,’ the first book of its type to explain the often complex world of the jurisidction's trust law in modern legal phraseology.
The Cayman Islands government has announced that the Immigration Law (2006 Revision), which includes changes to work-permit term limits, permanent residency, the definition of 'key employees' and the granting of Caymanian Status to certain categories of applicants, has become effective.