The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the Authority) has announced an extension to the application of penalties for outstanding balances relating to the revised annual fees for regulated mutual funds and regulated...

Following two years of continuous commitment and collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Cayman Islands from its anti-money laundering "Grey List"...

Side letters allow for the private equity fund to provide key investors with special contractual rights or privileges.

The Cayman Islands remains one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for investment funds and asset managers, offering a combination of regulatory stability, cost efficiency and global reach.

This Guidance Note sets out the registration and continuing obligations of a virtual asset service provider registered with, or licensed by, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority...

The Cayman Islands has fast become one of the leading markets for cryptocurrency funds, Web3 projects, Token Offerings, and other digital and blockchain products in part due to its attractive regulatory environment.

Institutional investors now scrutinize fund governance as rigorously as investment performance, examining board composition, director capacity, conflicts management, and service-provider oversight. The shift from passive oversight to active stewardship reflects evolving market expectations and regulatory standards, particularly for CIMA-regulated entities in the Cayman Islands. Independent directors with relevant expertise and sufficient capacity can provide critical oversight during both routine operations

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") has published finalised measures on the cancellation of licences, registrations, and waivers for Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASPs").

The Cayman Islands Government has published legislative amendments establishing a framework for tokenised investment fund structures.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") has changed the application form for the registration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) through the REEFS portal. Additionally, CIMA has issued an update to the Rule.

Parliament has now approved a coordinated package of amendments to the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, the Mutual Funds Act and the Private Funds Act to give clearer statutory treatment to tokenised fund structures...

The Cayman Islands has introduced a new local nexus requirement for Common Reporting Standard compliance, mandating that Financial Institutions appoint a Principal Point of Contact with a physical presence in the Cayman Islands. With the 31 January 2027 deadline approaching and penalties of CI$10,000 for non-compliance, FIs must urgently review their current registrations and ensure their appointed contacts meet the updated territorial requirements.

A new Cayman crypto reporting framework is to be implemented by 2027

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") has released its Thematic Desk-based Review Report on Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers, following an assessment conducted between September 2024 and February 2025.

Initial Coin/Token Offerings ("ICOs") are becoming an increasingly popular means of fundraising for new projects and utilise blockchain technology to do so.

Solvent companies will no longer require court approval for share capital reductions if permitted by their articles of association.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the Authority) has updated regulatory measures applicable to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including the issuance of a Rule and a Statement of Guidance on market...

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the Authority) has issued a recent industry notice providing clarification on revisions to certain fees payable by regulated mutual funds and regulated private funds...

The Cayman Islands has implemented new regulations requiring every Cayman Financial Institution to designate a Principal Point of Contact based locally, with an extended compliance deadline now set for January 2027. This development represents a significant component of the jurisdiction's broader CRS 2.0 implementation framework, creating new operational obligations for financial institutions operating in the territory.

The Cayman Islands Government has confirmed that the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework ("CARF") and the amended Common Reporting Standard ("CRS"), widely referred to as CRS 2.0...