AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInsurance & Reinsurance Diplomacy: Cayman’s Premier André Ebanks leads a delegation to the US NAIC Summer National Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, pushing for Qualified Jurisdiction Status and deeper regulator engagement. Trade Policy Spend: The Cayman Islands government has awarded CI$96,000 to GFA Consulting Group (with St Lucia-based Preville and Associates) to advise the Advisory Trade Commission on a Trade Development Framework, partner networks, and ways to reduce the cost of goods. Travel & Tourism Demand: Virtuoso data puts the Cayman Islands among top festive travel destinations, with Caribbean travel running 21% ahead of last year during hurricane season as lower prices draw visitors. Aviation Growth: Cayman Airways expands its Austin route, adding winter service and a second weekly flight to meet strong demand. Local Business & Compliance: Blockchain.com secured full Cayman VASP licensing for custody and exchange services, reinforcing the jurisdiction’s regulated digital-asset push. Public Safety Alert: RCIPS is investigating a fake used-car sales scam using Facebook ads and WhatsApp contacts with Pakistani numbers; residents are urged to verify sellers before paying. Corporate Finance (Global, Cayman-linked): CSN’s Cayman-incorporated subsidiary completed a private exchange offer for 2028 notes, and multiple Cayman-linked SPAC/IPO updates continue to move through US markets.
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