Navigating Global Tax Compliance in IFCs

Description

Tax neutral jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands play a vital role in facilitating global capital flows and cross-border investment. With increasing commitments to tax transparency and international cooperation, Cayman has adopted robust frameworks for reporting and compliance. Navigating local “tax” reporting requirements requires precision and awareness of evolving standards. Looking ahead, horizon scanning is essential to anticipate regulatory changes and align strategies with emerging global tax compliance expectations.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

 

Content

  • Understanding the importance of tax neutral jurisdictions in the global economy

  • Global tax transparency and the international commitments made by the Cayman Islands

  • Navigating "tax" reporting in the Cayman Islands

  • Horizon scanning

 

Presenter

Louise Somers

Head of Tax Reporting and Client AML Services at Walkers Corporate Limited
Louise Somers 

Louise has responsibility for overseeing the global reporting services across our Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda and Irish offices. She has over 15 years' experience in tax, regulatory and financial services leadership.   

Louise is a chartered accountant, chartered tax advisor and certified anti-money laundering specialist.

Prior to joining WPS in 2025, Louise was Head of Tax Reporting and Client AML Services at another leading offshore law firm. Prior to that she was Head of Compliance with the Department for International Tax Cooperation in the Cayman Islands Government. She also held management roles as a tax advisor in two of the 'Big 4' accountancy firms.