Cayman Islands: Technology

The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Act ) and Private Funds (Amendment) Act, 2026 (the Private Funds (Amendment) Act ) (the Mutual Funds...

The Cayman Islands introduced significant regulatory changes in Q1 2026, including increased annual fees for regulated entities, extended deadlines for Common Reporting Standard compliance, and a new statutory framework for tokenised fund structures.

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.

The Cayman Islands has set an ambitious Q2 2025 deadline to submit its application for Qualified Jurisdiction Status to the NAIC, marking a pivotal moment in the jurisdiction's reinsurance evolution.

The IBA Private Investment Funds Conference in London revealed a private capital industry no longer positioning for short-term correction, but adapting to a structurally different landscape. From AI's firm embedding in fund operations to the decisive shift toward DPI as the primary performance metric, market participants are navigating tighter economics, tougher LP negotiations, and a more disciplined investor mindset while embracing innovation around liquidity solutions and strategic consolidation.

The investment funds sector in 2026 is driven by expanding retail access to private funds, with evergreen fund assets projected to reach US$4.4 trillion by 2029...

What’s driving progress now is disciplined institutional activity and products that integrate seamlessly with existing financial architecture.

Listen to our podcast on Mutual Fund Registration in the Cayman Islands, which is a brief summary on the types of mutual funds and their registration requirements.

Plume Foundation SEZC has established itself within Cayman Enterprise City's special economic zones to support the Plume blockchain network's governance and growth.