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...

Explore the regulatory landscape for foreign lenders operating in this jurisdiction, examining licensing requirements, security arrangements, and enforcement mechanisms.

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 Cayman Islands offers a flexible legal framework for international bank lending and finance transactions, serving as a preferred jurisdiction for private equity funds, hedge funds, and structured finance. This guide examines how Cayman Islands law impacts cross-border lending structures, from security arrangements and regulatory requirements to enforcement mechanisms and recent legislative developments affecting beneficial ownership and economic substance.

Explore the regulatory landscape for foreign lenders operating in this jurisdiction, examining licensing requirements, security arrangements, and enforcement mechanisms.

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

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced sweeping changes to anti-money laundering audit requirements for investment funds, mandating independent audits of entire compliance programmes by September 2026. This marks a fundamental departure from previous practice where internal AML officers could conduct their own testing, raising critical questions about implementation timelines, qualified auditor availability, and compliance costs for funds operating in the jurisdiction.

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP, reinforced the Cayman Islands’ commitment to strong insurance supervision and international regulatory cooperation during recent engagements with insurance and reinsurance stakeholders in the United States.

Discover the latest insights into Cayman Islands open-ended fund activity with our Q2 2026 update. Drawing on our experience advising on approximately one-third of all mutual funds registered...