Cayman Islands: Finance and Banking

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

The Cayman Islands is a common law jurisdiction, which is based on the English model. It comprises statute law and binding case precedents.

This note provides a summary of the types of banking and trust licences available in the Cayman Islands together with an outline of the initial and on-going licensing requirements.

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.

The Client Service Professional model of working with fund management clients provides for integrated, efficient fund administration.

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...

On the occasion of the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026, I am honoured, on behalf of the Government and people of the Cayman Islands, to extend heartfelt appreciation and recognition to the remarkable women who have shaped, strengthened and advanced our maritime community

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon André M. Ebanks has concluded a productive two-day mission in Shanghai, engaging with financial services stakeholders to reinforce the Cayman Islands’ position as a premier international financial centre.

Automatic Exchange of Information (“AEOI”) is an integral part of the global platform on fighting tax evasion. The AEOI regulatory framework entails cross-jurisdictional sharing of key data in relation to client financial accounts and transactions. AEOI encompasses the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) and the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) frameworks and requires due diligence efforts as well as reporting.