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Nicholas Blake-Knox, head of asset management and investment funds at Walkers Ireland was recently interviewed for a special funds edition of Finance Dublin. As the chairman of Irish Funds, Nicholas provided an assessment of the Irish Government's Funds 2030 Report, released in advance of the recently held Irish national election. Nicholas also discusses the emerging opportunities in private assets and the potential of technology to transform the industry.   Additionally, our partners Damien Barnaville and Aisling Burke share their expert perspectives on how Ireland is positioning itself as a prime destination for private asset funds. Read more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eXWd6_jR   #FinancialServices #IrishFunds #PrivateAssets

Our Bermuda Charity Committee had the privilege of bringing festive cheer to the incredible residents of Dignity House. The team provided meals, gifts, and entertainment in a celebration filled with joy and connection. Dignity House plays a vital role in our community by supporting individuals facing mental health and substance misuse challenges. Their mission to provide comprehensive rehabilitation helps empower residents to reintegrate into the community, live fulfilling lives, and make meaningful contributions. It was an honour to share the spirit of giving and create lasting memories with the residents of Dignity House. We are proud to support organisations like this that make a positive difference in the lives of so many. Rachel Nightingale, Marah Smith, Izabella Arnold, Aleisha Hollis, Aariyen Murray, Karina Skinner, Malacia Madden, Melissa Rodrigues, CAMS, TEP, Amelia Oatley, Sara Darrell, Kaleb P., Malicia Bremar, Delayne Bean, Madison Petty, Kyra Beach, Diane Steede.

Interested in staying ahead of fintech legal developments? We're pleased to share that Niall Esler, Shane Martin and Laura Whitson have contributed their insights to the latest edition of the International Fintech Review by Beaumont Capital Markets. Their chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of key trends and developments shaping Ireland's fintech landscape from a legal perspective. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/e3AtZrs5 #Fintech #Ireland #Regulatory

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG), a leading designer and developer of high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, announced the closing of the previously announced strategic investment of SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), an affiliate of SK Group. Our Corporate team acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel for PSI. The team was led by partners Hugh Anderson and Matt Bernardo, and supported by senior counsel Michael Beck, all based in the Cayman Islands. Read our full release here: https://lnkd.in/eJ-8NdQD

Our experts, Lucy Frew, Ed Pearson, and Nicholas Quin recently hosted a webinar highlighting the impact of the changes to the BORR and what is needed to be compliant. Three key insights from the webinar: ◼️ The Cayman Islands beneficial ownership reporting regime has been in place since 2017, with recent changes expanding its scope. Entities must identify and report their beneficial owners, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations to avoid penalties. ◼️ Take advantage of our interactive decision trees and advisories available on walkersglobal.com to determine if your entity needs to maintain a register of beneficial owners and how to identify them. ◼️ With the enforcement for newly in scope entities starting in January, it is crucial to engage with legal counsel and your registered office to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. To watch the full webinar recording, visit: https://lnkd.in/g2iBRW57

For the past 3 years, the Hong Kong office has capped off the year with a Bake Sale to raise funds for ImpactHK, a charity focused on bringing dignity and hope to the homeless in Hong Kong. This year was no different and we were treated to some delicious savoury and sweet baked goods made by our talented staff. A well deserved shout-out and thank you to all our bakers: Cathy Chan MIHRM (HK), Shana Ray, Tom Pugh, Helena Chu, Taryn Urwiller, Toni S., Sue Warner, and Zoie Lee. #KindnessMatters #BakeSale #CSR

Partners Lucy Frew, Sara Hall, Omonike Robinson-Pickering, Iain Tucker and Iona Wright have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of the 2025 Chambers and Partners Banking Regulation Global Practice Guide. Our team provides a comprehensive overview of current laws and practices in BVI banking regulation, including requirements around licensing, change in control, corporate governance, anti-money laundering and more. Find the full BVI chapter, here: https://lnkd.in/eG9ESbDW

We're proud to celebrate over 20 years of partnership with the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, namely supporting the conservation of Cayman's endemic Blue Iguana through the Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC) programme. Walkers partner Shelley White recently attended the National Trust's Corporate Appreciation event, where she accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Walkers. It was a beautiful afternoon amongst local organisations and community members revisiting and applauding the phenomenal conservation work done this year by the National Trust. Our commitment to the BIC programme remains as strong as ever. One way we show our pride for the Blue Iguana is through our Walkers' mascot, Iggy. Each of our 10 offices around the world have a collection of Iggy plush toys used to spread awareness of the Blue Iguana and the importance of protecting Cayman's only endemic iguana. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the National Trust for many years to come. For more information on the Blue Iguana Conservation programme, visit: https://lnkd.in/d7iQemF

On 12 December 2024, ESMA published its consultation paper outlining proposed delegated measures for loan originating AIFs (LOAIFs) to comply with in order to maintain an open-ended structure under AIFMD II.   As regulatory outputs continue apace ahead of the implementation of AIFMD II, our Asset Management Investment Funds group provide an overview of the key features of ESMA's proposals and their implications for asset managers and funds pursuing loan origination strategies.   Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eQy28S5g #LoanOrigination #AIFMD Nicholas Blake-Knox, Damien Barnaville, Aongus McCarthy, Emmet Quish, Joe Mitchell, Demi Mullen

Our Channel Islands Banking and Finance team has seen significant growth throughout 2024, with six new hires joining across Guernsey and Jersey this year. The team now comprises 7 partners and 21 lawyers overall, making it one of the largest dedicated Banking and Finance teams in the local market. Read more about the growth of the team here: https://lnkd.in/e83BJixu