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General Industry Notices
19 November 2024

Fraudulent Phishing Email

CIMA has identified an ongoing phishing campaign involving fraudulent emails falsely claiming to originate from CIMA. This scam in...

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06 November 2024

CIMA Offices Reopen After Hurricane Warning Lifted

With the lifting of the Hurricane Warning by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will reopen its ...

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04 November 2024

CIMA Office Closure Due to Hurricane Warning

In light of the Hurricane Warning declared by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) wi...

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31 October 2024

CIMA Announces Key Leadership Title Changes

CIMA is pleased to announce key changes to its leadership titles as part of an ongoing organisational restructuring.

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30 October 2024

Office Closure - 1 November 2024

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close on Friday, 1 November to facilitate a staff function. Our main reception will rem...

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30 October 2024

Fraudulent Phishing Email

It has been brought to our attention that phishing correspondence, purporting to be from CIMA is being circulated. The fraudulent ...

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27 September 2024

Regulated Entities Search Function Update

We are aware of the current issue affecting the Regulated Entities search function on the CIMA website. Please be assured that our...

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25 September 2024

CIMA Early Office Closure

Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions, our offices will close at 2:00pm today to allow our staff sufficient time to return...

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24 September 2024

CIMA to Reopen Following Lifting of Tropical Storm Warning

Following the Tropical Storm Warning being lifted by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will reo...

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23 September 2024

CIMA Office Closure

In light of the Tropical Storm Warning declared by the Cayman Islands Government, CIMA will close its physical office on Tuesday, ...

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12 August 2024

Fraudulent Phishing Correspondence

It has been brought to our attention that phishing correspondence, purporting to be from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (â€...

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10 June 2024

CIMA Early Office Closure

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) will close its physical office today, Monday, 10 June 2024, at 12:00 pm. Staff ...

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07 June 2024

Launch of User Experience Survey - REEFS Reporting Portal

CIMA is committed to enhancing the services provided through our Regulatory Enhanced Electronic Forms Submission (REEFS) reporting...

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03 June 2024

Climate Change and Environmental-Related Risks Survey Reissued for Broader Participation

CIMA is advising all regulated entities that the Climate Change and Environmental-Related Risks survey has been reissued to facili...

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09 May 2024

Fraudulent Phishing Email

It has been brought to our attention that a phishing email, purporting to be from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, is being ...

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02 May 2024

Electronic Submission of Applications for Audit Waivers for Regulated Mutual and Private Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is advising of an update to the process of submitting Audit Waiver app...

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07 March 2024

Extension of Deadline for Climate Change and Environmental-Related Risks Survey

CIMA is pleased to announce an extension of the Climate Change survey deadline. The new deadline for submissions is now 31 March 2...

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07 February 2024

Launch of Climate Change and Environmental-Related Risks Survey

CIMA is pleased to announce the launch of its survey focusing on climate change and environmental-related risks.

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01 February 2024

2024 Climate Survey Circular Letter

CIMA is pleased to announce the upcoming administration of a comprehensive survey focusing on climate change and environmental-rel...

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17 November 2023

VASP 2024 Annual Renewal Fees

The Authority is advising all registered virtual assets service providers that, as outlined in Schedule 2 of the Virtual Asset (Se...

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08 November 2023

Observations and Changes for REEFS Investment Strategy Selections

To enhance monitoring and improve the reporting accuracy of the regulated Mutual Funds’ and Private Funds’ (the “Fundsâ€) i...

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27 October 2023

Phishing Email Alert

We are aware of a potential phishing email purporting to be from CIMA. The email is sent from helen.spiegel@ky-cima.net

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17 October 2023

CIMA Office Closure

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close on Friday, 3 November to facilitate a staff function.

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01 September 2023

Filing of Audited Financial Statements and Fund Annual Return Form for Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) is aware of the current system issue affecting the filing of audited f...

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09 May 2023

Update to Cayman Financial Sanctions Regime

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) hereby notifies financial service providers (“FSPsâ€) that an updat...

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06 April 2023

Easter Holiday Office Hours

In observance of the Easter public holidays, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close today, Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 3:0...

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31 March 2023

Updated Statement on Silicon Valley Bank

Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVBâ€) and the appointment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"...

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22 March 2023

Private Fund SP Fees to be Returned

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) wishes to advise financial service providers that with immediate effect, it wil...

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15 March 2023

Statement on Silicon Valley Bank

Following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB") and the intervention by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("F...

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14 February 2023

VASP 2023 Annual Renewal Fees

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is advising all Registered virtual assets service providers that, as o...

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14 December 2022

Money Services Business - Requirement to be Licensed

CIMA would like to remind all businesses/persons carrying out foreign currency exchange and money transmitting services of the req...

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22 November 2022

Interim HOD to Lead Investments Supervision Division

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) is undertaking a search for a new Head of its Investment Supervision Division.

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05 October 2022

General Licence Under Russian Sanctions Issued

On 4 October 2022, His Excellency the Governor of the Cayman Islands issued the General Licence GL/2022/0001 pursuant to Regulatio...

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26 September 2022

CIMA Reopens After All-Clear of Hurricane Ian

Following the recent all-clear issued by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will reopen tomorrow...

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23 September 2022

CIMA Office Closure Due to Expected Hurricane Conditions

In light of the expected hurricane conditions, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close today, Friday, 23 September 2022 a...

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14 September 2022

CIMA Office Closure

Following the announcement made by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will observe the public ho...

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19 August 2022

Change in Distribution Method for AML Survey Forms

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises all regulated financial service providers (“FSPsâ€) that th...

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17 August 2022

New Bank Account Numbers for Payment of Regulatory Fees

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) wishes to advise all regulated entities of changes to its bank account numbers....

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10 August 2022

Early Office Closure

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close on Friday, 12 August 2022 at 11:30 am to facilitate a staff meeting.

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04 May 2022

Early Office Closure

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will close on Friday, 6 May 2022 at 11:30 am to facilitate a staff meeting.

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02 May 2022

VASP FAQs Update

This notice provides an update to the FAQs relating to the Virtual Asset Service Provider(“VASPâ€) registration process to assi...

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13 April 2022

Easter Holiday Office Hours

In observance of the Easter public holidays, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority of fices will be closed on Good Friday, 15 Apri...

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23 March 2022

Reminder of Travel Rule Requirements for VASPs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) hereby reminds all virtual asset service providers (“VASPsâ€) of th...

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16 March 2022

Targeted Financial Sanctions - Russia and Belarus

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises financial service providers (“FSPsâ€) and virtual asset ser...

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16 March 2022

Updated Private Fund Audit Waiver Policy

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises that the Regulatory Policy–Exemption from Audit Requirement ...

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09 March 2022

AML Data Collection for Pre-2000 Non-Compliant Accounts

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises financial service providers (“FSPsâ€) that, effective immed...

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22 February 2022

Travel Rule Requirements for VASP

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) hereby advises that PART XA of the Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) (...

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16 February 2022

Private Funds - Updated Fund Annual Return Form

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is advising that an updated version of the Fund Annual Return ("FAR") ...

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04 February 2022

VASP Registration Update and Regulatory Developments

This notice provides an update on the Virtual Asset Service Provider (“VASPâ€) registration process and regulatory developments...

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01 December 2021

Cancellation Procedures for Registered Private Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises that the cancellation procedures for registered private funds

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24 November 2021

2022 Annual Declaration for Registered Persons

The 2022 Annual Declaration Form for Registered Persons under the Securities Investment Business Act (the “SIBAâ€) will become ...

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17 September 2021

Early Office Closure

As part of the COVID-19 protocols, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will close today, Friday, 17 September 2021 at 12:...

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10 September 2021

Private Fund Audit Requirement - Extension

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises that the filing due date of the Private Fund FAR (PFR-049-77)

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01 September 2021

Related Fund Entity Filings for Private Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) hereby advises that the Private Funds RFE form (the “RFE Formâ€) is...

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27 August 2021

CIMA Reopens After All-Clear of Tropical Storm Ida

Following the recent issue of the all-clear, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will reopen its offices at 9:00 a.m. today, Fri...

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26 August 2021

CIMA Office Closure Due to Tropical Storm Ida

In light of the Tropical Storm Warning declared by the Cayman Islands Government,

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17 August 2021

CIMA Office Closure Due to Tropical Storm Grace

In light of the Tropical Storm Warning declared by the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will be cl...

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01 July 2021

FAR Filings for Private Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) hereby advises that the Private Fund FAR form (the “Formâ€) will be...

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07 June 2021

The Appointment, Duties and Responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Officers

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) reminds all persons carrying out relevant financial business (“Licen...

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28 May 2021

Change in Effective Date for Basel II Public Disclosures

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authority†or “CIMAâ€) is issuing
amendments

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19 April 2021

Private Fund Audit Requirement

Further to the Notice dated 22 July 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is providing an update regar...

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19 February 2021

CIMA Early Office Closure

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will be closed to the public on Friday, 19 February from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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20 January 2021

Surrender of Director Registration or Professional Director Licence

The Authority reminds a registered director or professional director of their ongoing obligations as imposed by the DRLA.

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15 January 2021

Supervisory Circular - VASP Registration Reminder

Further to the commencement order that brought the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (the “VASP Actâ€) into effect

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15 December 2020

Termination of Mutual Funds on or prior to 31 December 2020

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises of the following accommodation for mutual fund termination app...

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11 December 2020

Audited Financial Statements and Filing FAR Form 4.0

The FAR Form version 4.0 (FAR-016-22-04) and updated Completion Guide are now available on the Authority’s website.

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07 December 2020

2021 Annual Declaration for Registered Persons – ADR 046 – 75

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) has released the 2021 Annual Declaration form for Registered Persons A...

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30 November 2020

Supervisory Circular - AML/CFT Reporting Forms for VASPs

Further to the launch of the regulatory framework for the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Law, 2020 on 31 October 2020

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26 November 2020

Limited Investor Fund - Audit Requirement

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is advising an update to one of the frequently asked questions relatin...

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11 November 2020

CIMA Notice - Foreign Currency Exchange

It has come to the attention of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) that some businesses/persons are excha...

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19 October 2020

Electronic Submission of De-registration Applications for Regulated Mutual Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is advising of an update to the process for submitting deregistration applications for regul...

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19 October 2020

Mutual Funds Registrations - New REEFS Form Now Live

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is advising of an update to the process of registering a Limited Investor Fund.

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16 October 2020

Extension for Audited Financial Statements and Fund Annual Return Form for Mutual Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is advising of an enhancement to the process:

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04 October 2020

CIMA Office Closure, Working From Home

In light of the Tropical Storm Warning declared by the Cayman Islands Government on 4 October 2020

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15 September 2020

De-registration of SIBL Excluded Persons for Non-Compliance

WHEREAS the Authority gave notice on 19 June 2019 (the “Original Noticeâ€) of the
obligation

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08 September 2020

Advisory - Dissemination of Targeted Financial Sanctions Designation Updates

Further to the Notice dated 7 February 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA†or “the Authorityâ€) is advising...

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12 August 2020

Private Funds Law FAQs Update - AIVs Registration and Audit Requirements

Further to the Notice dated 3 March 2020 and subsequent updates,

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22 July 2020

Private Funds Law FAQs Update - Audit Requirements

Further to the Notice dated 3 March 2020 and subsequent updates,

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21 July 2020

Private Funds & Mutual Funds - Regulatory Rule Segregation of Assets FAQs

Further to the recently issued (July 2020) Regulatory Rules Segregation of Assets - Private Funds and Mutual Funds,

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26 June 2020

CIMA Begins Soft Reopening

Following the recent announcement made by the Cayman Islands Government on 17 June 2020 regarding the safe reopening of businesses...

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02 June 2020

Fraudulent Due Diligence Email

It has been brought to our attention that an email with the subject: CIMA - Due Diligence & Questionnaire Request,

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07 May 2020

Private Funds Law FAQs Update

The purpose of these FAQs is to provide guidance to ensure common, uniform and consistent application of the concepts

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21 April 2020

Advisory - AML/CFT Compliance During COVID-19

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authority†or “CIMAâ€) recognises that this is a challenging time for our regul...

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15 April 2020

New Funds Laws FAQs Update

Further to our previous notice dated 3 March 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has recently issued additional frequently...

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14 April 2020

REEFS Offline, System Upgrade

Industry users are advised that our Regulatory Enhanced Electronic Forms Submission (REEFS) portal will be offline

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06 April 2020

Key Email Addresses for Remote Access

As we continue to work remotely, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is taking the necessary steps to fulfill our commitment.

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06 April 2020

CIMA Easter Holiday Observance

While the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) continues to work remotely during Cayman’s Shelter-in-Place Curfew.

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01 April 2020

Regulatory Aid for Banking Industry

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) appreciates that licensees and registrants may experience challenges as a resul...

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30 March 2020

Regulatory Filing Extensions Update

Further to our notice dated 25 March 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) wishes to advise of the following:

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26 March 2020

Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law 2020 FAQs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) outlines below, for your reference.

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25 March 2020

CIMA Allows Extension for Regulatory Filings

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) continues to be vigilant in its efforts to monitor and respond to regu...

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25 March 2020

CIMA Moves to Complete Mandatory Remote Work

Following instructions received from the Cayman Islands Government on 24 March 2020 regarding the ongoing threat of the Coronaviru...

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20 March 2020

CIMA Remains Operational

Amid the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus (“COVID-19â€) pandemic, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) ...

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19 March 2020

Office Closure Update

Further to our earlier notice dated 19 March, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will be closing its office on Friday, 2...

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19 March 2020

CIMA Office Closures

Effective 19 March 2020, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will be closing its office at 2:00 pm.

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16 March 2020

Currency Sales Counter Closed

In light of the Coronavirus (“COVID-19â€) outbreak, and in an effort to reduce in-person customer interaction.

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14 March 2020

CIMA Response to Coronavirus

The Coronavirus (“COVID-19â€) outbreak is an increasing concern and has been impacting many businesses worldwide.

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13 March 2020

Combined 2019 Sectoral Risk Ratings

In 2019, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“Authority†or “CIMAâ€)) conducted a risk assessment of the risks of money ...

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13 March 2020

Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment

To address both the findings in the National Risk Assessment of 2015 and the CFATF Mutual Evaluation Report.

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09 March 2020

De-registration of SIBL Excluded Persons

WHEREAS the Authority gave notice on 19 June 2019 (the “Original Noticeâ€) of the obligation.

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06 March 2020

SIBL Excluded Persons Risk Assessment

To address the findings in the CFATF Mutual Evaluation Report, the Cayman Islands in 2019 undertook a risk assessment of the Exclu...

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03 March 2020

Private Funds Law 2020 FAQs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMAâ€) outlines below, for your reference.

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20 February 2020

Funds Registration Notice (Interim Measures)

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, for your reference, the process for submitting registr...

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07 February 2020

Industry Notice - Dissemination of Targeted Financial Sanctions Designations

In order to further promote awareness and compliance with Targeted Financial Sanctions
(“TFSâ€) obligations.

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06 February 2020

CIMA Expands Outreach Efforts

As a part of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (“the Authorityâ€) commitment to ensuring that licensees and interested ...

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05 February 2020

Retail Banking Fees List - 1 February 2020

The contents of this publication is to provide general information for the benefit of the public. It is an extract from the overal...

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15 January 2020

CIMA Office Closure & Relocation

Please be advised that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority will be relocating to the following address.

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06 January 2020

Holiday Office Closures 2019

Please be advised that CIMA’s business hours during the Christmas and New Year’s period are as follows:

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18 December 2019

MLRO SAR Filing Obligations for SIB Licensees and Registrants

Obligations of the Money-Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLROâ€)

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12 December 2019

Extension of Filing Deadline for MFAs

Deadline Extension for the filing of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the
Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFTâ€) Reporting...

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28 November 2019

Update: AML/CFT Reporting Forms for MFAs

Reference is made to the Notice – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFTâ€) Reporting

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22 November 2019

Public Advisory - Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) is reminding the public that the provision of virtual asset services.

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21 November 2019

Industry Notice - AML/CFT Reporting Forms for MFAs

In line with international standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing.

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14 October 2019

Subscription for New Content on CIMA Website

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is pleased to announce that users can now subscribe to various pages o...

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04 September 2019

Fund Registration FAQs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, responses to some recent frequently asked questions re...

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20 August 2019

Re-registration as a Registered Person – Requirement for Two Directors

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) has previously notified all
persons currently registered as excluded p...

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16 August 2019

CIMA Network Systems Restored

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“The Authorityâ€) wishes to advise that its network systems, including e-mails, telephon...

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16 August 2019

CIMA Network Issues Update

Please be advised that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“The Authorityâ€) is still actively working to repair network iss...

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15 August 2019

CIMA Experiences Network Issues

Please be advised that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority is currently experiencing network issues.

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09 August 2019

Notice to Industry - Reminder: SIBL Excluded Persons - AML/CFT Reporting Forms & Re-registration

The Authority issued Notices on 6th, 12th and 19th of June, 2019, whereby it notified all persons currently registered as excluded...

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19 June 2019

Notice to Industry - SIBL Excluded Persons - AML/CFT Reporting Forms & Re-registration

The Authority issued Notices on 6 June, 2019, and 12 June, 2019 whereby it notified all persons currently registered as excluded p...

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17 June 2019

EReporting Notice - Audit Requirements and Filings: Regulated Funds FAQs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, for your reference

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06 June 2019

AML - CFT Reporting Requirements for Securities Investment Business Registrants

In line with international standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and other relate...

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10 April 2019

New Regulatory Measures

The following new regulatory measures were published in the Gazette on 4 March 2019 and are now in force.

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22 March 2019

Early Office Closure

Please be advised that CIMA will be closing its offices on Monday, 25 March at 12:30 p.m. in order to facilitate a staff meeting.

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01 February 2019

AML/CFT Obligations and Requirements for Excluded Persons.

The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (2018 Revision) (the “AMLRsâ€) and the Guidance Notes on the Prevention and Detection of ...

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01 February 2019

Amended SIBL Excluded Person Registrations and Renewal Forms

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) has updated the Application for SIB Excluded Persons form (APP-101-28-...

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01 February 2019

FAQs for Filing of REEFS Forms for AML Officers to Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, for your reference

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01 February 2019

AML FAQs for Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, for your reference

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01 February 2019

Appointment of MLRO AMLCO For Funds

Pursuant to regulations 3(1) and 33 of the ALMRs, a fund doing business in or from the Cayman Islands must designate a natural per...

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09 January 2019

Holiday Office Closures 2018

Please be advised that CIMA’s business hours during the Christmas and New Year’s period are as follows:

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29 November 2018

Procedures for Mutual Fund Administrators Licence

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) advises that entities seeking to conduct mutual fund administration bu...

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29 November 2018

Cancellation Procedures for Regulated Funds

Regulated funds submitting an application for the cancellation of a Certificate of
Registration or a Mutual Fund Licence must adhe...

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14 November 2018

CIMA Office Closure - 26 October 2018

Please be advised that due to a water pipe break, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will close at 2 p.m. today, 26 Octo...

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14 November 2018

Maldives Asset-Freezing

These Regulations make provision relating to the enforcement of Council
Regulation (EU) 2018/1001 of 16th July 2018

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14 November 2018

Public Advisory - Understanding Foreclosures

Losing your home is the last thing any homeowner wants to think about. However, by understanding the foreclosure process and what ...

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14 November 2018

Public Advisory - Virtual Currencies

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is issuing an advisory on the potential risks of investments.

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25 September 2018

AML Notification – Extension of the Notification Deadline for Funds

The deadline for notifying the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authority), of the appointment by a regulated fund of an ...

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25 September 2018

Early Office Closure on 29 June 2018

Please be advised that in order to facilitate a staff meeting, CIMA will be closing its offices on Friday, 29 June 2018 at 12:30 p...

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25 September 2018

Special Issue of Supervisory Circular - Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness - May 2018

The 2017 hurricane season was by all accounts hyperactive and catastrophic, with 17 named storms, 10 The 2017 hurricane.

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23 May 2018

Public Advisory - Insurance Preparedness for Hurricane Season

The hurricane season may be hard to predict, but it is not hard to prepare for it.
Insurance plays a critical role in protecting y...

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23 May 2018

Fraudulent YouTube Video

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) has become aware of a YouTube video with the title “Cayman monetary ...

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22 May 2018

The Venezuela (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2018

NOTICE is hereby given that the Venezuela (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories)
Order 2018, SI 2018 No. 179

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03 November 2017

FinCEN Advisory for US Financial Institutions

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) draws to your attention the recent advisory, FIN-2017-A006

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17 October 2017

Hurricane Irma – Business Continuity /Disaster Recovery

In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s devastating impact on the infrastructure of a number of our Caribbean neighbors

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17 October 2017

Termination of Regulated Funds - Apr 2017

A regulated fund that is seeking to terminate its registration or cancel its licence with the Authority should submit the requisit...

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17 October 2017

Administrative Termination FAQs

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) outlines below, for your reference

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17 October 2017

Performance Survey 2017

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (The Authority) is seeking the opinions of industry professionals

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17 October 2017

Enhancement of Fee Notification

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€), in its commitment to
continuously improving and enhancing.

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17 October 2017

Fraudulent Email - October 2016

It has been brought to the Authority’s attention that an email with the subject: Important Review

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17 October 2017

De-registration of LUT and LUL Funds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) continuously reviews the files of all Regulated Mutual Funds.

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17 October 2017

Foreign Bank Accounts

It has come to the attention of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority(“CIMAâ€)

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17 October 2017

Pooling of Monetary Resources

The Cayman Islands Money Authority wishes to remind the public that the pooling of monies for remittance constitutes money service...

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17 October 2017

Warning Notice - A2 Fund

We write to you in your capacity as directors of the fund.

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17 October 2017

Cybersecurity Circular

Earlier this year, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reminded the financial services industry.

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17 October 2017

Business Email Compromise Schemes

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) wishes to alert Financial Service Providers to an increasing trend in ...

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17 October 2017

Fraudulent Email - April 2016

It has been brought to the Authority’s attention that an email with the subject: Circular No.: 2016/088

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17 October 2017

Regulatory Handbook Appendices

Please note that the Appendices section of the Regulatory Handbook has been updated.

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17 October 2017

Statement on Cayman National Entities Settlement

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is aware of the US$6 million settlement reached with the United States Department of ...

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17 October 2017

Supervisory Information Circular Issued

We are pleased to introduce the first edition of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (the “Authorityâ€) Supervisory Issue...

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17 October 2017

New REEFS FAR Form

The new FAR Form in Excel format and the applicable Completion Guide are now available and have been uploaded to the website as at...

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17 October 2017

CIMA Holiday Hours 2015

The Public is advised That the CIMA's business hours

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17 October 2017

Currency Exchange

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is cognizant of the present challenges within the money services indus...

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17 October 2017

Implementation of the Rule and Procedures Advisory

Credit Unions, Building Societies and the Development Bank will benefit from a
transitional period until April, 2016

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17 October 2017

AFS and FAR - Extension of Filing Deadline

Funds with a financial year end ("FYE") of 31 December 2014 are required to file audited financial statements

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17 October 2017

Statement by the Board of Directors of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority

Further to the Authority’s statement of June 1 2015, concerning allegations and investigations in relation to activities of a nu...

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17 October 2017

Statement on Indictment of FIFA Officials

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the Authority) is aware of the allegations which have been made by Swiss and US Federal aut...

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17 October 2017

Revised REEFS FAR Form

The Authority's REEFS Portal https://reefs.cimaconnect.com will be used to file FAR forms for funds with a financial year end of 3...

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17 October 2017

Statement on AIFMD Passporting Regime

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") is aware that the European Securities Markets Authority ("ESMA") is due to make a r...

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17 October 2017

Pooling of Monies for Remittance

The Cayman Islands Money Authority wishes to remind the public that the pooling of monies for remittance constitutes money service...

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17 October 2017

FAR Filing Reporting Portal Now Open

The Authority’s REEFS Portal https://reefs.cimaconnect.com will be used to file FAR forms for funds with a financial year end of...

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17 October 2017

Cayman Islands ML_TF National Risk Assessment Survey

The Cayman Islands is a member of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

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17 October 2017

Office Closure 27 February 2015

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS MONETARY AUTHORITY WILL BE CLOSED FOR A STAFF MEETING

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17 October 2017

E-Reporting Portal Closed

Please be advised that the E-Reporting Portal (the “Portalâ€) has been closed for filings by funds with a financial year end fr...

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17 October 2017

REEFS Fact Sheet

The new system is an online portal for electronic submission of required financial services information to CIMA.

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17 October 2017

Termination of Registration or Licence FAQs

Termination of Registration or Licence – Administrative Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions

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17 October 2017

Russia Crimea and Sevastopol (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2014

NOTICE is hereby given that the Russia, Crimea and Sevastopol (Sanctions)
(Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2014

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17 October 2017

Russia Crimea and Sevastopol (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2014

NOTICE is hereby given that the Russia, Crimea and Sevastopol (Sanctions)
(Overseas Territories) Order 2014

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17 October 2017

The Sudan (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2014

NOTICE is hereby given that the Sudan (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order
2014, SI 2014 No. 2707

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17 October 2017

The United Nations Sanctions (Revocations) Order 2014

NOTICE is hereby given that the United Nations Sanctions (Revocations) Order
2014, SI 2014 No. 2711

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17 October 2017

Directors Registration and Licensing Law 2014

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€), in connection with the Directors Registration and Licensing Law, 2014

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17 October 2017

Director Registration and Licensing Bill FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Directors Registration and Licensing Law, 2014

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17 October 2017

Sanctions Orders

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority recently updated the list of international Sanctions Orders applicable in the Cayman Islands...

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17 October 2017

Extension of Transition Period Under the Insurance Law 2010

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to adequately approximate the true underlying risk profile of licensees

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17 October 2017

Statement - Delegation of AML CFT Obligations

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“the Authorityâ€) issues the following public statement in order to clarify the interpre...

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17 October 2017

Ukraine Gazette Order

The Ukraine (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2014

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17 October 2017

Decision Notice - Primasia Korea Growth Fund

We Write to you in your directors the funds.

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17 October 2017

Safe Care Financial Ltd Not Regulated by CIMA

(Grand Cayman, Friday, 16 August 2013) It has come to the attention of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)

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17 October 2017

New Insurance Annual Returns Requirements

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) announces that, in conjunction with Section 9 of the Insurance
Law, 2010 (the Law)

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17 October 2017

Fund Annual Return Filing Fees

On 30 January 2013 the Mutual Funds (Annual Returns) (Amendment) Regulations (2012) came into effect

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17 October 2017

Statement on AIFMD

The Cayman Islands Government passed an amendment on 15 March, 2013,

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17 October 2017

CIMA Signs MOU with FSA Successor Agencies

On 1 April, 2013, the United Kingdom’s Financial Services Act 2012 enters into force, and functions previously exercised by the ...

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17 October 2017

Industry Advisory of Fee Changes

The Cayman Islands Government informs industry that a number of legislative amendments and regulations will be gazetted in the nex...

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17 October 2017

Scam Warning - Cayman Islands Account Holders Update Email Not From CIMA

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has become aware that several companies and individuals have received an email purpor...

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17 October 2017

Master Funds Registration Form MF4 Issued

Master Funds must be registered with the Authority in the prescribed manner before carrying on business in or from the Islands.

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17 October 2017

Rule on Regulatory Reporting Standards Deferred

After further consideration the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has
decided to defer the implementation of the Rule

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17 October 2017

UN Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) - Libya

Expressing grave concern at the situation in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and
condemning the violence and use of force against civil...

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17 October 2017

Notice from Attorney General - Libya Asset Freeze

the Anti-money laundering steering group wishes to advice the Cayman islands financial industry

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17 October 2017

New Rule on Regulatory Reporting Standards Issued

GRAND CAYMAN (Monday, 14 March 2011) - The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has issued a
new rule called the Rule on Regul...

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17 October 2017

Been Promised Millions to Help Move Large Sums of Cash? It’s a Scam!

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is again warning the public, both in the Cayman Islands and overseas:

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17 October 2017

Myron Gushlak and Bluewater Partners Not Regulated by CIMA

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) hereby advises the public that Mr. Myron Gushlak,

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17 October 2017

Do Not Respond to Emails Requesting Personal Bank Information

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reminds the public that best practices for banks that are licensed to operate

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17 October 2017

Reinsurance Company Engaging in Business Without Proper Authorisation

Reinsurance Company Engaging in Business Without Proper Authorisation

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17 October 2017

CIMA Holiday Hours 2009

(Wednesday, 9 December 2009) The public is advised that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) business hours during the...

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17 October 2017

Advisory - OBI Not Licensed By CIMA

(Grand Cayman —16 November 2009) It has come to the attention of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)

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17 October 2017

CIMA Investment Schemes Warning

The public is being cautioned about joining ‘investment schemes’ which lure investors with promises of high returns.

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17 October 2017

CIMA Issues Warning for Advance Fee Frauds

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is warning the public, both locally and internationally,

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17 October 2017

Fee Schedule - 6 Jan 2010

Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Fee Schedule
Banks and Trust Companies

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17 October 2017

Fee Schedule - 1 Jan 2010

Fee Schedule - 1 Jan 2010

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17 October 2017

Fee Schedule - 30 Dec 2009

Fee Schedule - 6 Jan 2010

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03 October 2017

Online Funds and Securities Forms Now Available

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (the “Authorityâ€) is pleased to advise that the following forms are currently available ...

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