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March 3, 2026

Tokenized Funds: Cayman’s Next Phase of Evolution

Tokenization has moved decisively beyond conceptual experimentation. What began as a method of digitally representing assets on distributed ledger systems is now being applied to…

February 20, 2026

Cayman Islands Government releases Tokenized Fund Amendment Bills

On 4 February 2026, the Cayman Islands Government released three connected legislative proposals (together, the "Tokenized Funds Amendment Bills") intended to establish a defined statutory…

January 19, 2026

The Cayman Islands LLC – More Than a Delaware Clone

A Cayman Answer to a Very Specific Market Need When the Cayman Islands introduced the Limited Liability Companies Law in 2016 (now the Limited Liability…

September 15, 2025

Mutual Funds vs. Private Funds in the Cayman Islands: Key Differences Explained

The Cayman Islands is widely recognised as the world’s leading jurisdiction for investment funds. Two core pieces of legislation shape this landscape: the Mutual Funds Act…

August 14, 2025

Private Funds in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands introduced regulation for private funds in 2020, driven largely by international pressure to strengthen transparency standards and address concerns about tax evasion…

July 21, 2025

Cayman Islands ELPs for Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

The Partnership Act (2025 Revision) of the Cayman Islands (the “Partnership Act”) provides that a “partnership is the relation which subsists between persons carrying on a business in…

July 21, 2025

What Does a General Partner Really Sign Up For? Duties, Liabilities, and Lifelines Under a Cayman ELP

Thinking of launching a Exempted Limited Partnership in the Cayman Islands and becoming part of the general partner? Welcome to the club, it comes with…

May 27, 2025

A Flexible Tool: The Cayman Segregated Portfolio Company

The Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) is a bit like the Swiss army knife of corporate structures, versatile, customizable, and designed to help directors tailor solutions…

May 25, 2025

Investment Basics: Material Changes

In the fund industry, service providers often work together like a well-oiled team, each one playing a key role to support the fund’s operations while…

March 25, 2025

Understanding CIMA’s Guidance on Segregation of Assets for Private Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) first introduced the Segregation of Assets – Registered Private Funds Rule in May 2020, later amending it in July…

March 11, 2025

Understanding CIMA’s Audit Waiver Guidance:

When Can a Fund Skip the Annual Audit? Did you know that, under the right circumstances, a Cayman Islands mutual fund can skip its annual…

February 5, 2025

Cayman Sandwich

What is the Cayman Sandwich? The Cayman Islands have become the culinary capital of the Caribbean, known for innovative dishes mixed with traditional flavors. But…

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