The Rise of the Family Office

This article discusses the significant growth in family offices establishing as fund clients in the Cayman Islands, driven by the jurisdiction’s sophisticated wealth management solutions and enhanced regulatory framework under the Private Funds Act 2020.

Corporate partners Kristy-Anne Leith and Michelle Richie co-authored “The Rise of the Family Office” in AIMA’s Q3 Journal. The article discusses the significant growth in family offices being established as fund clients in the Cayman Islands, driven by the jurisdiction’s sophisticated wealth management solutions and enhanced regulatory framework under the Private Funds Act 2020. This trend is supported by a 36% increase in private funds registered from 2020 to 2025, solidifying the Cayman Islands’ position as a leading hub for private capital deployment.

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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this topic, please contact Kristy-Anne, Michelle or your usual Campbells contact.

This article was first published in the Q3 Edition 143 of the AIMA Journal.

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