Banks and Trust Companies Act (2025 Revision)
The primary legislation regulating the licensing and operations of banking and trust businesses in the Cayman Islands.
Banks_and_Trust_Companies_Act_(2025_Revision).pdf
2026-04-27
This Act mandates that any person carrying on banking or trust business from within the Cayman Islands must obtain a licence from cima.
It establishes different categories of licences, such as "A" licences (for domestic and international operations) and "B" licences (which restrict domestic activities). The Act imposes strict financial requirements, including minimum net worth thresholds and a minimum capital adequacy ratio of at least 10%.
The Act gives cima broad supervisory powers, including the approval of share transfers and the appointment of directors. It also places a statutory obligation on auditors to report concerns, and empowers CIMA to levy administrative-fines or revoke licences for non-compliance.