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Cayman Voted Best Hedge Fund Services Jurisdiction By Hedgeweek

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The Cayman Islands Government and Cayman Finance are pleased that the Cayman Islands was announced as the best hedge fund services jurisdiction at the 2015 Hedgeweek Global Awards in Londo

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6 March 2015 - The Cayman Islands Government and Cayman Finance are pleased that the Cayman Islands was announced as the best hedge fund services jurisdiction at the 2015 Hedgeweek Global Awards in London.

Hedgeweek is the largest online news publisher serving the investment and wealth managers market.

Minister of Financial Services Wayne Panton said the Hedgeweek award confirms that Cayman is a preferred place for doing business.

"This truly is a jurisdictional achievement, founded on the historically strong relationship between Government and the financial services industry," Mr Panton said. "It's proof that Cayman's model works; our legislative framework meets client needs, and our regulatory mechanisms ensure the soundness and global reputation of our jurisdiction."

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