Mourant Ozannes' Eighth Annual Cayman Regulatory Seminar, held on 2 February 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, brought together industry leaders to discuss pressing regulatory challenges and opportunities within the financial services sector. The event was chaired by Hector Robinson QC, a partner at Mourant Ozannes.
Key topics included the role of businesses in combating financial crime, with Jennifer Haslett from HM Revenue & Customs highlighting corporate offences under the UK Criminal Finances Act 2017. Mourant Ozannes partners Simon Dickson and Nicholas Fox, along with counsel Andrew Peedom, provided guidance on responding to tax information exchange requests. Justine Plenkiewicz from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority elaborated on the FATF's Risk-Based Approach, detailing the legal framework and regulatory expectations.
The seminar concluded with a session on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and fintech, presented by Don Andrews of Reed Smith LLP and Jude Scott, CEO of Cayman Finance. The event concluded with a networking drinks reception, offering attendees the opportunity to connect and discuss the day's insights.
Speakers(8)
Andrew Peedom
Counsel at Mourant Ozannes
Andrew Peedom is Counsel at Mourant Ozannes, advising on legal responses to tax information exchange requests.
Don Andrews
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Don Andrews is a Partner at Reed Smith LLP in New York, specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and fintech.
Hector Robinson KC
Partner at Mourant Ozannes
Hector Robinson KC is a Partner at Mourant Ozannes, specializing in legal and regulatory matters in the financial services industry.
Jennifer Haslett
Member of the Corporate Crime and Criminal Engagement Unit at HM Revenue & Customs
Jennifer Haslett is a member of the Corporate Crime and Criminal Engagement Unit at HM Revenue & Customs, focusing on corporate offenses under the UK Criminal Finances Act, 2017.
Jude Scott
CEO at Cayman Finance
Jude Scott is the CEO of Cayman Finance, focusing on the risks and opportunities associated with blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and fintech.
Justine Plenkiewicz
Head of the Policy and Development Division at Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Justine Plenkiewicz is the Head of the Policy and Development Division at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, providing insights on the FATF's Risk Based Approach.
Nicholas Fox
Partner at Mourant Ozannes
Nicholas Fox is a Partner at Mourant Ozannes, specializing in legal strategies for handling tax information exchange requests.
Simon Dickson
Partner at Mourant Ozannes
Simon Dickson is a Partner at Mourant Ozannes, providing legal advice on tax information exchange requests and regulatory compliance.
Event Details
- Date
- February 2, 2018
- Location
- 🇰🇾 George Town, Cayman Islands
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
- Audience
- Financial services professionals, legal experts, regulatory authorities
- Attendees
- Over 150 attendees