AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Deal Update: Butterfield shareholders have approved the issuance of new shares to move its US$1.8bn acquisition of CIBC Caribbean Bank toward majority control, with the bank also planning to raise up to about US$700m in tier two subordinated debt to support capital. Digital Finance: JN Money has launched a new mobile app for remittances, letting customers in the UK, Canada and 12 US states send money and complete identity checks without visiting branches. Crypto & Markets: Toobit announced its Exclusively VIP R4 event with a 250,000 USDT prize pool, while the SEC proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets” rules and Cayman-registered Valour launched a new Smart Crypto hedge fund vehicle (Valour Funds SPC). Professional Services Expansion: Walkers Professional Services agreed to acquire Luxembourg firm Value Partners, adding scale in another key alternative funds domicile. Local Business & Community: Butterfield awarded scholarships to Caymanian Johann Matthew Uy (US$30,000) plus other regional recipients, and Mentoring Cayman is calling for mentors for its 2026/27 programme. Regulatory/Operations: Cayman’s Department of Agriculture updated import conditions for dogs and cats effective Oct 1, including clarified prohibited breeds and changes to rabies testing exemptions.
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