According to the Government of the Cayman Islands, is a popular offshore jurisdiction is not only maintained the leading position in the fields of international financial services and the development of national economy, but continues to increase the isolation of the nearest competitor.
The international credit rating agency Moody's raised the rating for the bond jurisdiction in foreign currency c level Aa3, or high, to Aaa, or exclusive. Thus, the Cayman Islands were on a par with Britain, the USA, Canada and Bermuda. The rise in ranking occurred as a result of changes in the rating methodology.
AAA rating is the highest possible for the countries producing long-term bonds in foreign currency. Key success factors of jurisdiction:
The influx of investment as a result of efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Ivan.
A stable political situation.
Despite the significant cost of reconstruction, debt jurisdiction remains under control.
Developed and maintained the tradition of financial control.
The absence of exchange controls.
And yet, despite the high credit rating, the number of registered companies Cayman Islands behind two other offshore jurisdictions - Hong Kong and Panama. To blame - excessive pliancy offshore to violent opponents of the U.S. and the EU.