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Investments and Securities Q1 2021

The statistics show continued growth across all categories with more mutual funds year on year.

	31-Dec-19	31-Mar-20	30-Jun-20	30-Sept-20	31-Dec-20
Mutual Funds	10,857	10,505	10,709	11,691	11,896
Registered	7,612	7,392	7,535	7,855	7,972
Master	2,886	2,769	2,832	2,959	2,988
Administered	295	283	281	282	294
Licensed	64	61	61	61	59
Limited Investor Funds	-	-	39	534	583
Private Funds	-	-	1,286	12,343	12,695
Mutual Fund Administrators	81	77	76	76	76
Full	70	67	67	66	66
Restricted	10	9	8	9	9
Exempted	1	1	1	1	1
Securities and Investment Business Act (SIBA) Licensees	35	35	34	34	35
Excluded Persons Under SIBA (Now Registered Persons as of 2020)	2,198	1,213	1,495	1,614	1,650

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Chris Humphries

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“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 Walker Hersant 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.”
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 Walker Hersant 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

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