News & Insights

Registration and Continuing Obligations of Section 4(3) Funds

This Guidance Note sets out the registration and continuing obligations of a section 4(3) mutual fund registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under the Mutual Funds Act and its master fund, if any.

Contact our experts for further advice

Chris Humphries

Managing Director and Head of Funds

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7911

,

Jonathan McLean

Partner and Head of Banking & Regulatory

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7930

Registration Continuing Obligations Of Section 4(3) Funds

“Compact independent firm that remains a sound choice for funds counsel in the jurisdiction. Well versed in acting for fund managers, promoters and international investors, providing guidance on the structuring and formation of funds, portfolio transactions and regulatory compliance issues, as well as restructuring and litigation. Notable for its expertise in cryptocurrency funds and related investments.”
Publication Recognition - Chambers & Partners
Stuarts Humphries “impresses clients with its responsiveness, industry knowledge and value for money, especially when compared to some of the larger firms in the domicile.”
Publication Recognition - Legal 500
“Boutique firm offering prompt personal service and expertise covering a wide range of areas.”
“Very responsive team with wide knowledge on funds-related issues, including crypto funds.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
“They are just phenomenal, the advice that they give strikes a real balance between business and legal issues, and they have real-world solutions instead of sitting in an ivory tower.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“The team gives prompt responses and is able to distill complex questions into easy-to-understand issue.”
Fund Client Testimonial - Legal 500
“The partners roll up their sleeves, take great pride in the work they do and go to great lengths to make themselves available.”
Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“Stuarts Humphries, understands the complex issues we face and the firm offers substantial value in relation to the fees charged.”
Legal 500
“They are very thorough, knowledgeable and most importantly very responsive.”
Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
“Their strongest point is their customer service. They are incredibly responsive and helpful in meeting our deadlines.”
Fund Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
“They provide straightforward, practical advice and the level of attention we receive is very high. They are good at dealing with commercial matters in a commercial context.”
Legal 500

More Testimonials

News

Read all insights

CIMA Publishes New Auditor Approval Policy

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has published a new Regulatory Policy on the Approval of an Auditor for a Regulated Entity (Auditor Policy). The Auditor Policy will come into effect on 1 January 2027. CIMA's regulatory measures confirm the...

CIMA Publishes New AML Compliance Rules

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has published two new Rules addressing anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, counter-proliferation financing and financial sanctions compliance, together with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to...

Cayman Shipping Registry Ranks No. 1 on 2025 Paris MoU White List

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has been ranked No. 1 on the 2025 Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) White List, which is widely regarded as one of the world's leading benchmarks of flag state performance based on...

Search site

Search
Search
Contact our office
- - Cayman Islands
  - - +1 (345) 949-3344
Make an enquiry