Cayman Islands: Finance and Banking

Bank credit risk transfer transactions are gaining traction in the U.S. market as a strategic tool for regulatory capital optimization. This article explores how synthetic CRT structures using credit default swaps and credit-linked notes enable banks to transfer credit risk while retaining assets on their balance sheets. Discover the mechanics, benefits, and key considerations for both banks and investors in these increasingly popular transactions.

This article examines what SRT trades are, how repackaging programmes work, and why they are so widely used by banks and investors in the global SRT market.

Old Billingsgate, London was the venue for the 9th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium which took place on 18 September.

There are no publicly available data points to track the size of the debt finance market in the Cayman Islands. On account of the territory’s status as a leading international finance centre...

Private credit is now becoming a well-established asset class in the Middle East. As activity grows, sponsors and investors are focusing as much...

The 7th Annual Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium, held on 6 November in Hong Kong, brought together leaders from across the fund finance ecosystem for timely, forward-looking discussions.

Expert legal commentary on key issues and developments on project finance markets in regards to Cayman Islands law.

The Banking and Finance 2025 guide provides the latest legal information on the loan market in each jurisdiction covered, including the impact of global conflicts...

The Cayman Islands currently have no form of income, corporate or capital gains tax and no estate duty, inheritance tax or gift tax. Stamp duty may be payable on documents executed in, or brought to, the Cayman Islands...

Holders of liquor licences, including licensees with music and dancing licences in Grand Cayman, are reminded that the renewal deadline for these licences is 4:00p.m. on Monday, 24 August.

The Cayman Islands has emerged as the world's premier offshore jurisdiction for venture capital fund formation and cross-border investment structuring, with over 30,900 alternative investment funds managing USD8.2 trillion in assets.

The Cayman Islands funds industry demonstrated resilience in Q1 2026, with Private Funds reaching a record 17,910 registrations and Mutual Funds recovering to 13,008 after a year-end decline. This quarterly analysis examines the sustained growth trajectory and structural stability across regulated investment sectors in one of the world's leading offshore financial centers.