Question follow-through · 97570

Cayman Islands and China: Investment and Pension Funds

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the recent ruling on 51Job, Inc. by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, what steps he is taking to ensure that Cayman Islands institutions have the (a) c

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
5 Dec 2025
Target answer date
10 Dec 2025
Answer
10 Dec 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the recent ruling on 51Job, Inc. by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, what steps he is taking to ensure that Cayman Islands institutions have the (a) c

  2. 10 Dec 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    Financial Services regulation is a devolved matter for the Cayman Islands Government. The UK Government works closely with the Cayman Islands authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure robust legal frameworks. Cayman Islands courts operate independe...

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