It started operations in July 1997 and is fully owned by the Cayman Islands government.

The CSX was recognised by the London Stock Exchange as an approved organisation in July 1999.

The Chairman of CSX is Anthony Travers, a former Senior Partner at the law firm Maples and Calder.

The stock exchange is located at Elizabethan Square in downtown George Town.

The CSX's capabilities now extend to sophisticated vehicles and structures including the listing of derivative warrants, depositary receipts, Eurobonds, preferred shares and international equity.