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Investments and Securities Q1 2022

The number of Mutual Funds and Private Funds in the Cayman Islands continue on a dramatic rise. Mutual Funds up 10% and Private Funds up 13%.

	31-Dec-20	31-Mar-21	30-Jun-21	30-Sept-21	31-Dec-21
Mutual Funds	11,896	12,225	12,451	12,676	12,719
Registered	7,972	8,134	8,276	8,453	8,499
Master	2,988	3,077	3,145	3,190	3,198
Administered	294	286	293	294	295
Licensed	59	58	58	56	55
Limited Investor Funds	583	670	679	683	672
Private Funds	12,695	13,219	13,820	14,305	14,679
Mutual Fund Administrators	77	77	77	77	75
Full	66	68	68	68	66
Restricted	9	9	9	9	9
Exempted	1	0	0	0	0
Securities and Investment Business Act (SIBA) Licensees	35	34	46	48	48
Registered Persons Under SIBA	1,650	1,642	1,663	1,678	1,692

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Chris Humphries

Managing Director and Head of Funds

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7911

,

Partner and Head of Corporate

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7904

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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Publication Recognition - Chambers & Partners
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Publication Recognition - Legal 500
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“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.”
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