Cayman Islands Directors Association
A self regulating association of more than 500 resident directors, working to protect and strengthen the Cayman Islands financial services industry.
CIDA Directors Conference 2025
500+
members, all resident in the Cayman Islands
1
collective, independent voice for directors
Acc. Dir.
accreditation through DEAP with CGI Canada
Education for directors
Each year CIDA brings international governance education to the island, so that Cayman directors can learn, qualify and meet without leaving home.
Now in its 17th year
Directors’ Education and Accreditation Program
For 17 years CIDA has brought this program to the island, delivered with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Successful candidates may use the professional letters Acc. Dir.
Registration open
Thursday 3 December 2026
A morning of industry and government panels, the CIDA Annual General Meeting and lunch with fellow directors.
Why it matters
Cayman is unique in the world. Its directors are professionals who are actively involved in every aspect of the financial services entities they serve, from governance and oversight to risk, compliance and strategy.
CIDA is actively engaged in protecting and safeguarding the Cayman Islands financial services industry and its international reputation.
We define a code of conduct and best practice for members, ensuring corporate governance of the highest standard and strengthening the integrity of the sector.
Organised and run exclusively by directors of Cayman Islands companies, CIDA gives members a collective, independent voice on governance and boardroom matters across every sector.
Working with government and regulators
CIDA actively engages with the Cayman Islands Government, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), the Ministry of Financial Services and Cayman Finance, drawing on our members’ boardroom experience to advise on Cayman Islands financial services regulation that is practical to apply and robust in protecting the jurisdiction.
The Cayman Islands Government has told us that CIDA’s input has been very useful in making appropriate changes to legislation before it is implemented, where the original drafting might otherwise have had unintended consequences.
Recent examples include the beneficial ownership reporting regime and, most recently, the new AML and Sanctions Rules adopted by CIMA.
Although you may not hear from us every week, the members of the CIDA Committee are actively working in the interests of Cayman Islands directors, including engaging directly with the principal decision makers.
What’s happening
Held 7 September 2026
CIDA members joined a complimentary Zoom briefing on the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s new AML and Sanctions Rules, presented by Andrew Howarth and Colm Dawson of Walkers. Our thanks to Walkers and to everyone who attended.
Why join CIDA
Membership gives you ongoing education, access to your peers and a stronger voice, a say in new legislation before it is made public, and much of it at no extra charge.
Free
Join CIDA member events and networking with fellow Cayman Islands directors without paying extra.
Free
Complimentary Zoom sessions on topical developments, such as the recent CIMA AML and Sanctions Rules briefing.
Free every year
Our yearly educational half day, with industry and government panels, the AGM and lunch, at no charge to members.
Reduced rate
Members get a reduced rate on the Directors’ Education and Accreditation Program, now in its 17th year.
Your say
The opportunity to consult on legislative changes before they are released to the public, and to have a say in how Cayman Islands regulation develops.
Questions about membership? Email membership@cida.ky
Become a memberMembership
Members are individuals resident in the Cayman Islands who hold office as directors of one or more Cayman Islands registered companies. Each member is an employee of a Cayman Islands financial services company licensed and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, or is an individual whose membership has been sponsored by at least two such members.
Questions about membership? Email membership@cida.ky
