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Investments and Security Figures Q4 2025

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.

	Q4 2024 (31 December)	Q1 2025 (31 March)	Q2 2025 (30 June)	Q3 2025 (30 September)	Q4 2025 (31 December)
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

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Jonathan McLean

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Partner and Head of Corporate

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This publication is for general guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice. Specialist advice should be sought about specific circumstances.

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