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Gold-backed tokens: Structuring and regulatory considerations in the Cayman Islands

Cross-border securities, sanctions and marketing considerations must also be assessed alongside local regulatory requirements.

SumUp embeds Sage accounting for Making Tax Digital compliance

The new offering is available at no additional cost to SumUp users and enables sole traders to manage Income Tax Self Assessment obligations entirely within the SumUp web interface.

Amendments to regulate tokenised private funds passed in parliament

The bill also introduces new sections to the principal act, setting out specific requirements for tokenised private funds.

PayQuicker integrates Avalara to automate tax reporting

The solution leverages Avalara’s tax compliance infrastructure to support federal and state filing requirements, electronic delivery of forms, and ongoing regulatory updates.

Swiss Payments System Getting Its Most Consequential Overhaul in Decades

euroSIC and LSV/BDD retirements, PSD3 rules, and FINMA’s resilience mandates force Swiss banks to rethink payments infrastructure by 2027

Eurosystem unveils roadmap for tokenised wholesale financial markets

The central bank is inviting feedback from stakeholders and expressions of interest in contributing to the forthcoming analytical and practical work.

Government targets 2027 for Cayman Islands AI legislation

Responding to a question during the 6 March sitting, Ebanks said the rapid pace of AI development makes it critical for the Cayman Islands to begin putting safeguards in place while still allowing innovation to flourish.

Compliance pressures fuel growth in the RegTech market

The growth is being driven by rising regulatory complexity, increasing focus on transparency in financial operations, and evolving government policies across global markets.

AI regulatory recommendations under consideration by taskforce

The taskforce, falling under the premier’s office and the Ministry of Social Development and Innovation, is expected to submit its AI policy recommendations by the end of May.

Cleland & Co celebrates two staff qualifying as accountants

She initially sat her CAT exams before progressing to her ACCA qualification.

FATF flags emerging risks in stablecoin ecosystem

The report notes that more than 250 stablecoins were in circulation globally as of mid-2025, with total market capitalisation exceeding US$300 billion.

Proposed Changes to the Management Board of LHV Pank and the Governing Bodies of LHV Companies

The change is intended to be carried out in accordance with the planned decision of the Supervisory Board of LHV Pank.

Hard lessons from ‘Blockchain Island’ are shaping Malta’s crypto strategy

For firms, this means a simplified authorisation process under Article 143(6) and a faster MiCA transition, since our local rulebooks were already 99% aligned.

Jersey regulator tightens telecom rules to prevent fraud involving Global Titles

The regulator’s review follows findings by the UK communications regulator Ofcom that some Global Titles had been misused

Regulators secure earlier delivery of mobile number portability for Coop Mobile

JT has provided regulators with a strengthened implementation plan

FCA names four firms to trial stablecoin use cases

The participants in the regulatory sandbox, set to commence in Q1 2026, include Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, VVTX, and UK challenger Revolut.

Xceptor introduces MiKaDiv tax compliance module

ECB Steps Up Scrutiny of European Banks’ AI Industry Exposure

In parallel, the regulator is running targeted workshops to identify how banks are using generative AI.

Saffery Trust achieves Cyber Essentials Plus certification

The certification offers clients, partners and stakeholders tangible reassurance that Saffery Trust is actively mitigating cyber risks and maintaining a robust digital environment.

Local Government in Bislig City Promotes Cashless Payments in Public Markets

The city is also providing public Wi-Fi in markets to facilitate smoother digital transactions.

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