Some of the benefits of a CISX listing are:

• Competitive pricing, with no VAT or stamp duty charged in Guernsey.
• A responsive and approachable Market
• Authority that meets daily to consider applications for listings.
• International standards of issuer regulation.
• Funds established in jurisdictions outside the Channel Islands may apply for listing, and this does not require the consent of the local regulator, the Guernsey or Jersey Financial Services Commission.
• The listing rules do not contain any investment restrictions, other than requiringa spread of risk.
• The CISX is flexible with accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP is permitted). In this regard, it is worth noting that the EU Prospectus Directive does not apply in Guernsey.
• The listing rules do not differentiate between local and non Guernsey or Jersey funds, e.g. in relation to accounting procedures for netting off losses.

The CISX has the following overseas recognitions:

• It has been designated as a "recognised stock exchange" by HM Revenue & Customsunder the UK Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. This means, amongst other things, that UK investments such as ISAs, PEPs and SIPPs can invest in CISX-listed funds. This is particularly relevant to the listing of property unit trusts established under Guernsey or Jersey law and regulated by the relevant Financial Services Commission. The benefits of such a listing are widely recognised for its investment potential for SIPPs. Being a recognised stock exchange also makes it suitable for the listing of UK REITs.
• It has been designated by the FSA as a "designated investment exchange" under the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This facilitates trading by UK authorised firms as under certain FSA rules they may treat transactions effected on a designated investment exchange in the same way as transactions on a recognised investment exchange.
• It has been designated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission as a "designated offshore securities market" for the purposes of Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933.
• It is officially recognised by the Australian Stock Exchange.
• It is approved as an Affiliate Member of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
• It is an Associate Member of the International Capital Market Services Association (ICMSA).
• It is registered with the World Federation of Exchanges as a "corresponding market".
• It is a member of the European Securitisation Forum.

An issuer wishing to have its securities listed on the CISX will need the services of a Listing Member who will ast as a sponsor. A Listing Member must be established as an entity in the Channel Islands and must have suitably qualified staff to ensure proper co-ordination with the CISX.