2026 Trusts Series (Cayman-specific)

4 PD hours

Description

This four-part Cayman-specific programme provides trustees, lawyers, compliance professionals and fiduciary service providers with a focused update on the most important developments shaping the jurisdiction in 2026. Through a series of expert-led webinars, the series explores the evolving use of Cayman trust structures, the impact of sanctions and enforcement trends, the forthcoming changes to beneficial ownership and legitimate interest access, and new opportunities arising from the intersection of funds, family offices and private wealth. Each session delivers practical, regulatory and operational insight tailored to the needs of Cayman TCSPs.

The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.

Suitable For

This series is suitable for trustees, fiduciaries, wealth managers, family office professionals and investment managers who are involved in the management, governance, and strategic planning of complex trust structures.

Agenda

Cayman Trust Structures in 2026: STAR Trusts, Foundations and Emerging Uses

20 April 2026 | 09:30-10:30 | 1 CPD Hours

Key features and advantages of STAR trusts in 2026
The growing role of Cayman foundations
Emerging uses in wealth, philanthropy, and succession planning
Drafting and administration considerations
Risks, disputes, and international structuring opportunities

Sanctions Compliance in Cayman: Trustee Obligations and Enforcement in 2026

08 June 2026 | 09:30-10:30 | 1 CPD Hours

Cayman’s sanctions framework and international alignment
Trustee obligations for licensing and reporting
Practical risks in trust and corporate structures
Enforcement cases and supervisory focus
Strengthening internal sanctions frameworks

Beneficial Ownership in Cayman: Reform, Legitimate Interest and Compliance in 2026

28 September 2026 | 09:30-10:30 | 1 CPD Hours

Cayman’s beneficial ownership reforms in 2026
Operation of the register and legitimate interest access
Balancing transparency with confidentiality
Practical reporting obligations for complex structures
Common pitfalls and best practice guidance

Funds, Family Office and Private Wealth in Cayman: Structuring Opportunities for TCSPs in 2026

02 November 2026 | 10:30-11:30 | 1 CPD Hours

Structuring opportunities for TCSPs in Cayman
Family office models using trusts, foundations, and companies
Trends in funds and private wealth integration
Governance and regulatory considerations
Practical examples of flexible structuring

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