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Article: Funds & Financial Services Frequently Asked Questions on Cayman Islands.
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- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- June 15, 2006
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Which laws govern investments and funds in the jurisdiction?
The Mutual Funds Law, Securities Investments Business Law and Monetary Authority Law are the primary legislative vehicles governing investments and funds in the Cayman Islands. Other pertinent legislation includes the Companies Law, Trusts Law, Partnership Law, Limited Partnership Law and the Exempted Limited Partnership Law.
Which categories of funds are subject to regulation? What regulatory requirements apply?Mutual funds (a term which includes hedge funds, investment funds and mutual funds) are regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority ("CIMA") under the Mutual Funds Law (2003 ...