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Investments and Security Figures Q2 2024

Most regulated sectors in the Cayman Islands have continued on a steady path over the last 12 months with Private Funds up close to 4%. Funds have been discouraged to set up the investment manager in the Cayman Islands due to the new economic substance rules. However, there are sensible solutions to meet the economic substance requirements and we encourage funds to discuss the options with us.

	Q2 2023 (30 June)	Q3 2023 (30 September)	Q4 2023 (31 December)	Q1 2024 (31 March)	Q2 2024 (30 June)
Mutual Funds	12,995	13,008	12,802	12,805	12,893
Registered	8,804	8,833	8,681	8,685	8,769
Master	3,215	3,208	3,175	3,171	3,182
Administered	287	283	269	266	267
Licensed	52	52	50	48	48
Limited Investor Funds	637	632	627	635	627
Private Funds	16,391	16,530	16,551	16,787	17,020
Mutual Fund Administrators	74	74	74	71	70
Full	68	68	68	65	65
Restricted	6	6	6	6	5
Exempted	0	0	0	0	0
Securities and Investment	46	43	46	45	45
Registered Persons Under SIBA	1,632	1,571	1,571	1,502	1,429

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

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Chris Humphries

Managing Director and Head of Funds

Tel:+1 (345) 814-7911

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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