Regulatory Framework

CIMA's framework for regulation and supervision of the financial services industry, and for its international cooperation, is made up of several elements. These include the:

• applicable acts and regulations passed by the Cayman Islands Government;
• rules and statements of principle and guidance issued by CIMA (See 'Regulatory Measures' under respective  Regulated Sectors);
• regulatory policies and procedures detailed in the Regulatory Handbook and other manuals;
• cross-border agreements undertaken by CIMA, and
• international standards to which CIMA adheres.