Cayman to Hold US$700 Billion of International Private Wealth by 2030

The Cayman Islands is positioned to capture a significant share of a global surge in cross-border capital. According to new projections from Boston Consulting Group, the jurisdiction is expected to hold US$700 billion of cross-border private wealth by 2030, rising from around $500 billion.

This expansion occurs against a backdrop of record-high global financial wealth. The BCG Global Wealth Report 2026 indicates that global wealth reached US$333 trillion in 2025, up from US$301 trillion in 2024. While much of this capital remains domestic, the segment of wealth held across borders is expanding. Cross-border wealth rose to US$15.7 trillion in 2025.

The Cayman Islands is currently ranked as the ninth most important booking center in this category. The report places the jurisdiction ahead of several other major hubs, though it trails behind leaders like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland.

The growth trajectory for the Cayman Islands suggests a widening gap between it and its regional peers. While the Bahamas is projected to see its international wealth reach US$600 billion by 2030, the Cayman Islands is on track to reach the US$700 billion mark.

This shift highlights a concentrated movement of capital toward established, stable jurisdictions. As global wealth continues to scale, the ability of jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands to capture and manage these flows will define the next decade of international finance.