Forex regulation in Cayman Islands
This page explains the authorities and public records connected with retail forex and CFD activity in Cayman Islands. Rules can depend on the product, legal entity, client type and location.
Regulatory overview
We have not confirmed a dedicated retail forex licensing framework for Cayman Islands. Other company, banking, securities or cross-border rules may still apply.
Authorities
Broker records
| Broker | Authority | Licence | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 MultiBank Group 8.7/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | 1811316 | Review pending | View licence record |
 ThinkMarkets 8.4/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
 FOREX.com 8.2/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | Not confirmed | Review pending | View licence record |
 Mitrade 7.8/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | 1612446 | Review pending | View licence record |
 Vantage 7.8/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | 1383491 | Review pending | View licence record |
 ATC Brokers 7.6/10 | CIMA (Cayman Islands) | 1448274 | Review pending | View licence record |
Client protections
Under CIMA (Cayman Islands)
- Client-money rules
- Not confirmed
- Capital requirements
- Not confirmed
- Negative balance protection
- Not confirmed
- Leverage restrictions
- Not confirmed
- Compensation scheme
- Not confirmed
- External dispute resolution
- Not confirmed
- Risk disclosures
- Not confirmed
- Reporting or audit
- Not confirmed
Complaint routes
We have not confirmed a public complaint-submission route for an authority in Cayman Islands. Check the official website and the broker's governing documents.
Official warnings
Frequently asked questions
Is forex trading regulated in Cayman Islands?
We have not confirmed a dedicated retail forex licensing framework for Cayman Islands. Other company, banking, securities or cross-border rules may still apply.
Does a foreign licence protect a trader in Cayman Islands?
Only when the account is legally contracted with the licensed entity and the licence permits the relevant service. A broker brand may operate several entities, and the protections follow the entity that signs the account agreement, not the brand.