Deloitte announced today the expansion of its global Legal Entity Management (LEM) practice with the launch of business process solutions in the Cayman Islands; delivered through Deloitte Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited—a newly licensed entity under the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). This decision emphasizes the jurisdiction’s leadership within the global financial services landscape, and reflects Deloitte’s commitment to growth and seamless delivery on the evolving needs of global investment management clients.
“Investment Managers today are navigating more complexity than ever. We see clients experience increasing demands to operate across borders, navigating complex corporate structures and regulatory environments, and dedicating resources to balancing strong governance with operational efficiency.” said Anthony Fantasia, Deloitte Cayman Islands’ Tax Leader.
“Our LEM practice delivers integrated, scalable solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs and ecosystems, empowering them to remain compliant and operate with confidence in a regulatory environment that is constantly evolving.” added Lise Corbin, Deloitte Cayman Islands' LEM Leader.
Building upon the firm’s global Investment Management services, the local offerings expand Deloitte’s Cayman Islands Tax portfolio, strengthening its positioning within the jurisdiction’s professional services ecosystem.
The new LEM portfolio includes:
Excluded from the portfolio are Legal services, Directorships, AML Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer roles.
Deloitte’s integrated LEM offerings combine extensive global expertise with deep local knowledge, leveraging proprietary technology and automation to streamline compliance, ease administrative burden, and drive cost efficiencies—thus allowing investment managers to refocus their time on sustainable growth and strategic priorities.
“Expanding the LEM portfolio to the Cayman Islands enhances our ability to deliver exceptional value through innovative technology, operational efficiency, and trusted relationships. Deloitte’s multidisciplinary approach brings together the best of tax, accounting, and regulatory expertise, ensuring our clients benefit from a connected ecosystem of professional support. By leveraging our collective expertise, we are further strengthening Cayman’s industry capabilities to deliver excellence at a global scale.” said Cindy Hislop, Deloitte Cayman Islands’ Managing Partner.
Within a network of over 40,000 global investment management experts serving the world’s leading asset managers and operating across all key fund jurisdictions worldwide, Deloitte’s Cayman Islands team builds upon the firm’s global initiative to embed continuous advantage for investment management clients.
"As a leading jurisdiction for investment funds, the Cayman Islands represents a pivotal market within our global LEM offering. Our local team of specialists brings not only deep technical expertise but also unmatched knowledge of the industry and the regulatory landscape, offering clients the highest quality and value. This strategic expansion accelerates Deloitte’s ability to deliver holistic, integrated solutions across all key investment management jurisdictions worldwide, empowering us to serve our clients with the full strength of our global practice." said Daniel Connell, Deloitte’s Global LEM Leader.
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