The Cayman Islands Financial Services Regulatory Framework

The Cayman Islands and CIMA actively strive to increase international cooperation and collaboration, without compromising the rights to confidentiality of legitimate clients.

Introduction

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is the principal regulator for the financial services industry of the Cayman Islands. CIMA's mission is to provide appropriate, responsive, cost-effective and efficient supervision, in order to enhance the economic wealth and reputation of the Cayman Islands by fostering a thriving and growing, competitive and internationally recognised financial services industry. Maintenance of a stable currency is also an important aspect of CIMA's mission.

The Regulatory Framework