Stacy Belnavis has stepped down from PROVEN Bank with an interim CEO running the bank until Cayman’s regulator approves her replacement.

Reeve Collins helped found the world's largest stablecoin - now he explains to the Compass how Cayman can thrive in the stablecoin era.

Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair will give markets a sign of his approach to interest rates, inflation and Fed independence.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority cancelled the registrations of three securities firms after they failed to meet regulatory requirements and separately removed 38 struck or dissolved entities from its register.

Energy prices have spiked, inflation worries are resurfacing and bonds are once again refusing to play their traditional defensive role.

Over the last six years, a pandemic, war in Eastern Europe and a major conflict in the Middle East have upended investment strategies.

The acquisition, which is still subject to approval from regulators, would see Butterfield pay a combination of cash and shares for a 91.7% stake in CIBC Caribbean.

A report from Boston Consulting Group predicts the jurisdiction will benefit from a boom in global financial wealth.

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, André Ebanks, visits Trinidad and New York this week as part of an ongoing international outreach effort.

A Cayman Islands Court of Appeal ruling against Air Arabia in the ongoing Abraaj liquidation has underlined that foreign creditors cannot cherry pick which parts of Cayman’s insolvency regime apply to them.

Traditional models for large audit consultancies in Cayman are coming under pressure as AI reduces the fees clients are willing to spend.

One year since assuming power, we investigate how much the government has delivered on its financial services promises.

Leader of the Opposition Joey Hew and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Kenneth Bryan sound a warning about the latest public finance report.

Following trips to Hong Kong and Shanghai, Premier André Ebanks is visiting one of Cayman’s most important financial partners – Japan.

Increasingly, many retirees may discover that pension savings alone are unlikely to fully support the lifestyle they once envisioned.

The association’s presence in Cayman coincides with a global boom in alternative investments that has turned the jurisdiction into a key centre for private funds and digital assets.

The question is not whether SpaceX is a remarkable company, it clearly is, but whether remarkable is enough to justify the price.

The latest Cayman Islands Monetary Authority data shows nine tokenised investment funds registered in Cayman, following legislative changes in March.

Jessica Jablonowski explores why markets are hovering near all-time highs despite headlines being dominated by geopolitical tensions.

The latest figures from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service reveal financial crime investigations dropped in 2025 compared to 2024

With hurricane season looming, Cayman’s government is looking to increase the jurisdiction’s natural catastrophe cover.

The Iran War is not just about oil. It is a broader global supply shock with implications for inflation, growth, central bank policy and trade.

A recent survey found the majority of Cayman residents have a positive view of the jurisdiction’s financial services sector.

Speaking at Reconnect 2026, the premier announced that Cayman would submit its long-mooted bid for qualified jurisdiction status by July.

Compounding is the fundamental engine in investing and key to wealth creation, writes Richard Maparura, CEO of RF Bank & Trust (Cayman)

The Cayman Islands seeks to achieve this balance through broad registration obligations coupled with a controlled access regime based on legitimate interest.

Hundreds of international and local reinsurance professionals convene for ReConnect 2026.

Cayman was one of the biggest upward movers in the 39th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index. The jurisdiction was ranked as the...

Investors have every reason to be nervous, but if you try to time the market, you will likely miss the best returns.

A Liechtenstein court’s rejection of a billionaire’s legal appeal could have repercussions beyond the tiny European principality.

The Cayman Islands is among the offshore financial centres that could benefit from Iran’s attacks on Dubai.

Matthew Goucke will replace Rob Jackson as the managing partner of the Walkers office in the Cayman Islands on 1 July 2026.

Simon Raftopoulos has replaced Norman Klein as the managing partner of Appleby’s office in the Cayman Islands.

Private credit withdrawals and the declining gold price might seem like unrelated developments but they’re both examples of the same underlying force: liquidity.

Gemel Sobers, who was appointed as CIBC Caribbean’s Cayman country head in 2025, sat down with the Compass to explain where the bank sees the best opportunities in the jurisdiction.

It remains to be seen how the downturn in international private credit markets will hit the global reinsurance industry.

Private credit has recently come under the microscope due to this rapid rise and a number of high-profile bankruptcies.

In early March, the Cayman Islands became the first British Overseas Territory to host the UK government’s key sanctions forum.

While central banks remain highly influential, markets are increasingly being shaped by two additional forces: energy markets and artificial intelligence

Blockchain.com co-CEO and president Lane Kasselman believes Cayman’s early adoption of crypto regulation will future-proof its financial services sector from the coming wave of disruption.

Drone strikes on Dubai’s airport and financial district are undermining its ability to operate as an international business hub.

Robert Whelan explains why AI has pushed down software share prices and highlights some stocks he believes will perform well.

Premier André Ebanks said Cayman will stick with a beneficial ownership register open only to those with a legitimate interest, despite UK pressure.

Well-placed sources told the Compass that Dubai's financial services industry remains unaffected by ongoing Iranian attacks.

International Women’s Month provides a timely moment to celebrate the remarkable success of women in Cayman’s banking sector.

Women don't need special treatment in markets but they deserve advice that reflects their strength, discipline and long-term vision.

Cayman’s largest reinsurance conference is back and CIRCA has announced the lineup for ReConnect2026, which will take place from 16-17 April.

The impact of the ongoing war in Iran is starting to be felt in the Cayman Islands via US financial markets.

International natural gas and crude prices rose on 2 Mar. as Iran began targeting energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

How a Caymanian company's history paints a picture of the jurisdiction’s evolution as an international financial centre.

Up to 50 qualified Caymanian high school students will have an opportunity to take part in Cayman Finances LEAD programme, which would lead to a career in financial services.

Japan's recent election could feed through to Cayman, which sits downstream of Japanese and US government bond markets and global trade flows.

Cayman-based insurtech Kettle’s recent investment and partnership deal with large US insurer RLI shows how reinsurance start-ups are thriving in the jurisdiction.

The latest figures from Cayman’s regulator show the jurisdiction’s reinsurance sector is expanding rapidly.

US stocks are falling Monday after President Donald Trump took little time to ramp up his newest tariffs to 15%.

Cayman Finance CEO Steve McIntosh told Compass TV’s Forefront show that speeding up work permit processing would create more wealth for the jurisdiction.

Speakers at the inaugural Cayman Crypto Week highlighted the jurisdiction’s regulatory advantage but cautioned that further changes are likely.

The monetary authority has just published the AML/CFT Activity Report 2024, which shows increased anti-money laundering inspections in 2024, with data suggesting increasing rates of compliance in the jurisdiction.

The announcement that Kevin Warsh is expected to become the next Chair of the US Federal Reserve in May 2026 deserves close attention from Cayman residents and businesses.

Cayman has made a quietly consequential move in the evolution of global funds, writes Derek Delaney is a senior executive at FundBank.

The Bermuda-headquartered bank’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report for 2025 saw an increase in net income.

RYKI and BCXPro are the two latest firms to be granted a license from CIMA in a sign of building momentum in Cayman's digital asset sector.

Premier André Ebanks pushed back on UK pressure on beneficial ownership during his 5 Feb appearance on Compass TV’s Forefront show.

The government has published amendments to three pieces of existing legislation that would boost Cayman’s status as an emerging leader in tokenised funds.

Efficient, transparent stablecoins are putting pressure on the banks and driving a pragmatic financial revolution.

Cayman residents can now open a Butterfield account online without having to visit a branch or submit physical documents.

The deal, which was announced on February 2, will see NCB (Cayman) Ltd and NCB Capital Markets (Cayman) Ltd integrated into Clarien Bank.

Cayman homeowners are set to benefit from softening premiums in the global reinsurance market that will lead to lower property insurance prices on the islands.

The AI revolution continues to evolve and has been a key driver of equity markets over the last three years.

The latest data from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority reveals that Cayman continues to attract international funds.

AMRL Cayman has announced the launch of a new corporate disputes, insolvency and restructuring service line, broadening the firm’s capabilities to meet evolving client needs in an increasingly complex and contested global environment.

Arkus Advisory has acquired KRyS Global as part of the deliberate build-out of an offshore restructuring and advisory platform.