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The technology half of your CIMA application.

A VASP application to CIMA asks detailed questions about systems, security, continuity and outsourcing. We prepare those sections, and the policies and evidence behind them, alongside your legal counsel and compliance team.

What it covers

CIMA registration and licensing support

Readiness gap review

Your technology, security, continuity and outsourcing measured against CIMA's requirements for your category, with every gap logged and rated.

Application sections

The technology, cybersecurity and business continuity content of your application, written to match how you really operate.

Supporting policies

Information security, access control, wallet and key management, incident response and continuity policies.

Evidence preparation

Diagrams, risk assessments, test records and provider due diligence, organised for review.

Supervisory readiness

Mock inspections and briefing for management before CIMA's review.

  • Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act
  • CIMA Rule on Cybersecurity
  • ISO/IEC 27001

How we do it

  1. Scope

    Your services and licence category confirmed with counsel.

  2. Review

    Gaps against CIMA's requirements identified.

  3. Prepare

    Policies, sections and evidence completed.

  4. Support

    Help with CIMA questions during review.

Field notes

Worth knowing

Apr2025

Custodians and platforms now need a licence

Since April 2025, virtual asset custodians and trading platforms in the Cayman Islands have required a CIMA licence under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act.

Source: Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act

72hours

Material incidents go to CIMA fast

CIMA regulated entities must notify CIMA no later than 72 hours after discovering a material cybersecurity incident.

Source: CIMA Rule on Cybersecurity for Regulated Entities

What you receive

  • Regulatory technology gap assessment
  • Technology and security sections of the application
  • Cybersecurity, continuity and incident policies
  • Evidence pack for CIMA review
  • Mock inspection report

Questions

Do you replace our legal counsel on the application?

No. We work alongside counsel and your compliance team, covering the technology, security and continuity content.

Which VASP categories do you support?

Trading platforms, custodians, exchanges and token issuers, plus funds and service providers with virtual asset exposure.

Can you help after the licence is granted?

Yes. Ongoing compliance covers annual policy reviews, control testing, incident simulations and board reporting.

Talk to us about CIMA registration and licensing support

Tell us what you're working on. We'll listen, ask the right questions and recommend a practical next step. No obligation.

info@gabcoenterprises.com+1 345 769 4222