Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is the primary regulator for financial services in the Cayman Islands, including banks, insurance firms, funds, and investment businesses offering forex trading, CFDs, and derivatives. While the jurisdiction is known as an offshore financial hub, CIMA applies relatively robust standards compared to many other offshore regulators.
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) offers an offshore yet regulated framework for forex and derivatives providers. While it lacks Tier-1 features like compensation schemes, CIMA licensing carries more credibility than many offshore jurisdictions, provided clients conduct due diligence.
- Licenses entities under the Securities Investment Business Act (SIBA)
- Supervises firms offering foreign exchange, derivatives, and margin trading to clients
- Monitors AML/CFT compliance, capital adequacy, and business conduct
- Visit the CIMA Licensee Search Tool
- Enter the company or individual name
- Confirm registration under the Securities Investment Business category
Country
Cayman Islands
Established
1997
Contact
+1 345 949 7089
Complaint bodies
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Royal Cayman Islands Police Service – for criminal matters
Hotline
+1 345 949 7089
Complaint email
Last updated on: April 07, 2025
High Risk Warning : Please note that foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.