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ARTICLE · 02 JUNE 2016

CSX - Guide To Listing Funds

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Over the last 40 years the Cayman Islands has matured into one of the world's largest international financial centers, providing institutionally-focused, specialized services to a global client base.

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Over the last 40 years the Cayman Islands has matured into one of the world's largest international financial centers, providing institutionally-focused, specialized services to a global client base. The Cayman Islands' competitive strength in global financial services lies in its ability to provide an effective and cost-efficient tax neutral platform for international capital flows in an environment of economic and political stability. The Cayman Islands is one of the world's leading offshore jurisdictions for the establishment of investment funds.

For an investment funds incorporated in Cayman Islands who seek a listing, the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (the "CSX" or "Exchange") should be the natural listing venue. By domiciling and listing in the same jurisdiction, a fund will eliminate the need for duplicate service providers in another jurisdiction. A 'one stop shop' results in cost and time efficiencies.

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