Cayman Islands: Financial Services

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.

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.

The Cayman Islands operates as a common law jurisdiction based on the English model, offering diverse corporate vehicles including exempted companies, limited liability companies, and exempted limited partnerships. With no income, corporate, or capital gains taxes, the jurisdiction provides flexible structures for international business operations while maintaining robust regulatory frameworks for corporate governance, employment law, and anti-money laundering compliance.

The Cayman Islands is a premier jurisdiction for establishing mutual funds offering a sophisticated regulatory framework and a variety of flexible structures to accommodate diverse investment strategies.

The Cayman Islands has fast become one of the leading markets for cryptocurrency funds, Web3 projects, Token Offerings, and other digital and blockchain products in part due to its attractive regulatory environment.

Choosing what to do next at 16+ can feel overwhelming. Careers in business, finance, entrepreneurship and law are often talked about but rarely seen up close.

Welcome to the Q1 2026 funds newsletter. This edition covers the topics below. We hope you will find this newsletter of interest.

The Cayman Islands Government has published legislative amendments establishing a framework for tokenised investment fund structures.