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Updated on 20 January 2026
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Ministry of Financial
Services and Commerce

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Premier Leads Cayman Delegation to FATF Plenary in Mexico
10 February 2026 | Press Release

The Plenary, which will be held in Mexico City from 10–14 February 2026, will provide important insights into emerging risks, evolving international standards, and lessons learned by jurisdictions currently undergoing mutual evaluations.

 

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Government Streamlines Tokenised Funds Legislation
09 February 2026 | Press Release

In an effort to provide regulatory clarity for funds professionals and investors, the Cayman Islands Government has published three legislative bills to confirm a framework for tokenised investment fund structures in Cayman

 

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CIIPO Appoints New Director
06 February 2026 | Press Release

The Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director Ms. Terita Kalloo, effective 19 January 2026.

 

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Significant Enhancements in Financial Services


What We Do

The vision is to be a globally respected financial services centre of excellence. Our mission is to continuously improve our platform for competitive, transparent, and compliant financial services.

  • Our work assists elected officials: The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce (Ministry, or MFSC) assists elected officials in developing and implementing policies and legislation for financial services and commerce. 
  • Our work supports the local economy: Because financial services and commerce are the Cayman Islands’ primary economic pillar, our work supports the Cayman Islands’ economic growth and social stability. 
  • Our work supports global financial services: In keeping with successive Governments’ commitment to global AML/CFT and tax cooperation standards, our work also contributes to the stability of global financial services.


Key Persons

Hon. André M. Ebanks, MP
Hon. André M. Ebanks, MP
Premier and Minister for Financial Services & Commerce
Wayne Panton
Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary - Caymanian Employment & Immigration; Infrastructure; Health, Environment & Sustainability; Financial Services & Commerce
Dr Dax Basdeo
Dr Dax Basdeo, Cert. Hon., JP
Chief Officer
Kathryn Dinspel-Powell
Kathryn Dinspel-Powell
Deputy Chief Officer
Dr. Josette Lawrence
Dr. Josette Lawrence
Deputy Chief Officer
Michele Bahadur
Michele Bahadur
Director of Stakeholder Engagement
Cindy Jefferson-Bulgin
Cindy Jefferson-Bulgin
Registrar-General, General Registry
Max Mifsud
Max Mifsud
Cayman Islands Overseas Maritime Representative
Duncan Nicol
Duncan Nicol
Director, Department for International Tax Cooperation
Andrea Proctor
Andrea Proctor
Director of Office for Strategic Action on Illicit Finance

Contact Us

Address

Government Administration Building, Box 126

133 Elgin Avenue, George Town

Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS

Office Hours


Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday - Closed