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.

Walkers has advised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a US$3.25 billion dual-tranche international sukuk issuance under its Global Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The transaction attracted an order book of approximately US$16.5 billion and marks the Kingdom's second international issuance using the Ijarah structure, following the award-winning inaugural US$5.5 billion issuance in 2025.

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.

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 investment funds sector continues to evolve with significant regulatory updates affecting reporting requirements and the introduction of a new framework for tokenised funds. Key changes include modifications to Common Reporting Standards and Economic Substance filing procedures, alongside the implementation of legislation enabling digital token representation of fund interests.

Following submissions by the Maples Group Regulatory and Finance teams, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) has added the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (“BISX”) to its List of Approved Stock Exchanges, effective 20 August 2026.

Grand Cayman, 23 September 2026 - The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce will be closed from 8:00am until 1:00pm on Friday, 25 September, for a staff function.