Many Cayman funds are now looking beyond traditional locations for their administration needs. Malta has emerged as a compelling option — combining a skilled English speaking workforce, competitive operating costs, and strong regulatory oversight, all within the EU.
Why Malta for Cayman Fund Administration?
- English as an Official Language Apart from Ireland, Malta is the only EU jurisdiction where English is an official language. All laws and regulations are written in English, making them easy to interpret and apply. Having service providers with English as a native language adds convenience and professionalism in servicing investors.
- Regulated Administration Function Fund administration in Malta is a regulated activity, licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Service providers are subject to ongoing oversight, including supervisory visits, ensuring that standards of governance, compliance, and investor protection remain high. This layer of regulation adds credibility to the administration of Cayman funds from Malta.
- Expertise in Servicing Offshore Funds Beyond Maltese structures, Malta based administrators service Cayman, BVI, and other offshore funds, bringing deep experience in handling cross border requirements, including NAV, FATCA/CRS reporting, AML/KYC, and investor services.
- EU Membership & Robust Regulatory Framework Malta has been a member of the EU since 2004 and offers the same regulations and fund structures available in Luxembourg and Ireland. This positions Malta as a credible, EU recognised jurisdiction for servicing international funds. At times, managers running Cayman funds will also opt to establish a parallel Maltese fund to cater specifically for EU professional investors — keeping Cayman as the global flagship while using Malta to access the European investor base.
- Highly Qualified Workforce Malta has built a strong reputation for its well-educated, multilingual, and finance focused workforce. Administrators are adept at working with different strategies and fund frameworks. This can also be seen within audit firms alike. In fact many offshore funds are also audited in Malta with a final Cayman sign-off.
- Tailored Services for All Sizes Maltese service providers are flexible, supporting managers across different levels of AUM. They invest in the growth of smaller structures while scaling services to match the needs of larger funds — offering ongoing guidance not just at launch, but throughout the fund’s life cycle.
Why Managers Are Moving Administration to Malta
- Reduction in administration costs while keeping service levels high.
- Access to a skilled, English speaking talent pool familiar with Cayman and EU requirements.
- Long-term stability in a politically and economically stable EU jurisdiction.
- Ability to maintain Cayman as the fund domicile while benefiting from EU based administration.
- Option to add a Malta fund alongside Cayman or other offshore funds for direct EU investor access.
Fexserv Fund Services – Your Cayman Fund Administration Partner in Malta
With over 20 years of experience in fund administration we combine operational excellence with cost efficiency. Our dedicated teams handle all aspects of administration, allowing managers to focus on performance and strategy.
Get in touch to discuss how relocating your administration to Malta can save costs and enhance service quality – queries@fexservfunds.com
