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Most regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have remained stable over the past year, with Private Funds increasing by approximately 2.5% and Mutual Funds remaining broadly flat. Private Funds peaked at 17,741 in Q3 2025 and closed the year at 17,722, reflecting continued strength in the jurisdiction’s funds market. While economic substance requirements have influenced structuring decisions for some sponsors, practical solutions are available to support Cayman-based management structures, and these should be considered in the context of sustained market stability and investor familiarity.
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Q4 2024 (31 December) |
Q1 2025 (31 March) |
Q2 2025 (30 June) |
Q3 2025 (30 September) |
Q4 2025 (31 December) |
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| Mutual Funds | 12,858 | 12,919 | 13,090 | 13,119 | 12,876 |
| Registered | 8,785 | 8,854 | 9,003 | 9,024 | 8,840 |
| Master | 3,154 | 3,155 | 3,180 | 3,196 | 3,164 |
| Administered | 257 | 254 | 253 | 250 | 247 |
| Licensed | 46 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 |
| Limited Investor Funds | 616 | 612 | 610 | 606 | 583 |
| Private Funds | 17,292 | 17,376 | 17,609 | 17,741 | 17,722 |
| Total Fund Administrators | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 |
| Securities and Investment | 42 | 43 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Registered Persons Under SIBA | 1,411 | 1,401 | 1,401 | 1,404 | 1,347 |
Live statistics can be viewed on the CIMA website here: Investment Statistics and Securities Statistics
Originally published 18 March 2026
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