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ARTICLE · 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

New Cayman Rules For AML/CFT/CPF Compliance And Financial Sanctions

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The Rules convert key parts of CIMA’s non-binding Guidance Notes into enforceable requirements; breaches may result in fines or other regulatory action. They apply to all CIMA-registered or licensed financial service providers...

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On 20 July 2026, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) published the AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Rule and the Financial Sanctions Rule (the Rules), both effective 18 September 2026. 

The Rules convert key parts of CIMA’s non-binding Guidance Notes into enforceable requirements; breaches may result in fines or other regulatory action. They apply to all CIMA-registered or licensed financial service providers, including registered investment funds, fund administrators, managers, advisers, SIBA-registered persons and virtual asset service providers. They do not apply to entities that are not regulated by CIMA.

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While the Rules largely codify existing requirements, they introduce several expanded obligations:

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