Cayman Investment Fund Structures*
The Cayman Islands’ tax neutrality, proximity to the United States, strong regulatory environment, and deep financial expertise have made it a global leader in offshore financial structuring. Today, Cayman is one of the largest financial centers in the world, with 85 percent of the world’s hedge funds domiciled there (Mourant Ozannes, 2017).
Cayman Islands Fund Industry by the Numbers
In Q1 2024, per U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) data:
- 6% of the net assets of all private funds under the SEC’s purview were managed by funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands.
- 6% of all qualifying hedge fund net assets reported to the SEC were managed by Cayman-domiciled funds—far outpacing other jurisdictions such as Luxembourg (5%) and Ireland (3.2%).
This data underscores Cayman’s dominance in alternative investment structuring and its relevance to global institutional investors.
Legal and Fiduciary Investment Structures We Support
As a part of our fiduciary services offering, FundBank offers access to a sophisticated suite of legal and fiduciary vehicles, including Purpose Trusts—such as Special Trusts Alternative Regime (STAR) and Charitable Trusts—Foundation Companies, and customized corporate structures.
Our skilled trust and fiduciary professionals work with clients to design and administer fund structures that are compliant, operationally efficient, and aligned with long-term investment goals.
Tailored Investment Fund Solutions Across All Asset Classes
FundBank provides fiduciary and administration services across a broad range of asset classes, with particular depth in alternative investments.
Our experience includes managing investment fund structures in:
- Private Credit
- Private Equity
- Digital Assets, including crypto and tokenized strategies
We support a variety of Cayman fund vehicles, including:
- Stand-alone investment companies
- General and Limited Partner structures
- Complex Master-Feeder arrangements
- Multi-jurisdictional and bespoke investment frameworks
Our approach is adaptable and designed to meet the specific needs of institutional managers, family offices, and fintech innovators alike. We deliver streamlined administration, robust regulatory compliance, and trusted fiduciary oversight for sophisticated investment vehicles worldwide.
Cross-Border Structuring Expertise
Whether launching a Cayman-based investment platform or integrating offshore structures into a broader multinational strategy, FundBank works closely with legal counsel, fund sponsors, institutional investors, private clients, and administrators to ensure seamless setup, ongoing governance, and full regulatory alignment.
Why Choose FundBank
At FundBank Fiduciary Services, we offer more than just technical competence – we deliver trusted partnership grounded in deep experience, global perspective, and operational insight.
Contact our Fiduciary Services team to explore how we can assist in creating your next Cayman-based fund or bespoke investment structure.