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Investments and Securities Q3 2021

The number of Mutual Funds and Private Funds in the Cayman Islands reaches a new all time high.

	30-Jun-20	30-Sept-20	31-Dec-20	31-Mar-21	30-Jun-21
Mutual Funds	10,748	11,691	11,896	12,225	12,451
Registered	7,535	7,855	7,972	8,134	8,276
Master	2,832	2,959	2,988	3,077	3,145
Administered	281	282	294	286	293
Licensed	61	61	59	58	58
Limited Investor Funds	39	534	583	670	679
Private Funds	1,286	12,343	12,695	13,219	13,820
Mutual Fund Administrators	76	76	75	77	77
Full	67	66	66	68	68
Restricted	8	9	9	9	9
Exempted	1	1	1	0	0
Securities and Investment Business Act (SIBA) Licensees	34	34	35	41	46
Registered Persons Under SIBA	1,495	1,614	1,650	1,642	1,663

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Chris Humphries

Managing Director and Head of Funds

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7911

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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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Fund Client Testimonial - IFLR 1000
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Client Testimonial - Chambers & Partners
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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
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Legal 500

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