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ARTICLE · 09 FEBRUARY 2026

Government Streamlines Tokenised Funds Legislation

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In an effort to provide regulatory clarity for funds professionals and investors, the Cayman Islands Government has published three legislative bills to confirm a framework for tokenised investment fund structures in Cayman.

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Grand Cayman, 6 February 2026 - In an effort to provide regulatory clarity for funds professionals and investors, the Cayman Islands Government has published three legislative bills to confirm a framework for tokenised investment fund structures in Cayman.

The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 are expected to be presented by the Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks, at the latest meeting of Parliament scheduled for next month.

"These legislative enhancements demonstrate the Cayman Islands' commitment to remaining at the forefront of global financial services innovation while maintaining the strong regulatory standards for which our country is recognised," Premier Ebanks said. "By providing clear statutory frameworks for tokenised funds, we are ensuring that technological advancements can occur within a predictable,

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