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Investments and Security Figures Q1 2026

Most regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands remained stable in Q1 2026, with continued growth in the funds industry. Private Funds increased to a record 17,910, up approximately 3.1% year on year and 1.1% from Q4 2025, reinforcing the jurisdiction's sustained appeal for private capital structures. Mutual Funds also recorded a modest increase to 13,008, reversing the slight decline seen at the end of 2025 and remaining broadly stable overall. While some sponsors continue to assess structuring considerations, including economic substance requirements, the latest figures reflect a resilient and well-established Cayman funds market supported by continued investor confidence.

	Q1 2025 (31 March)	Q2 2025 (30 June)	Q3 2025 (30 September)	Q4 2025 (31 December)	Q1 2026 (31 March)
Mutual Funds	12,919	13,090	13,119	12,876	13,008
Registered	8,854	9,003	9,024	8,840	8,959
Master	3,155	3,180	3,196	3,164	3,184
Administered	254	253	250	247	248
Licensed	44	44	43	42	40
Limited Investor Funds	612	610	606	583	577
Private Funds	17,376	17,609	17,741	17,722	17,910
Total Fund Administrators	69	69	68	67	67
Securities and Investment	43	45	44	44	45
Registered Persons Under SIBA	1,401	1,401	1,404	1,347	1,337

Live statistics can be viewed on the CIMA website here: Investment Statistics and Securities Statistics

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