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Bermuda's government and business leaders have been actively considering the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Bermuda's working population.

As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the global economic outlook and influence the dynamics of the risk transfer space, there could be an opportunity for the new, specialist players to enter the P&C space.

Bermuda's economy has been buffeted by the challenges of COVID-19 during 2020.

All of the offshore jurisdictions in which Appleby operates have implemented legislation to require certain entities to maintain adequate levels of economic substance in the jurisdiction.

This is an update for our clients on how the authorities in our core jurisdictions are responding to Covid-19 and the implications of this in relation to the transaction of business.

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to cause disruption at unprecedented levels, the need for convenience and flexibility with respect to deal-making logistics has never been higher.

Bermuda is now offering one-year residency for those who want to work or study remotely.

As Covid-19 sweeps across the globe, many companies are choosing to retract, suspend or reduce dividends to preserve cash and ensure liquidity.

Given the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, a review of "material adverse change" (MAC)

The Bermuda Government is now offering one-year, renewable residency certificates for remote workers.

The Cayman Islands has formally applied for Qualified Jurisdiction Status with the NAIC, marking a pivotal moment for its insurance sector. As regulators advance significant changes to risk-based capital requirements for offshore reinsurance and intensify scrutiny of private credit investments, stakeholders face a transforming regulatory landscape that will reshape capital treatment and competitive positioning.

We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value.

The failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the US Senate leaves cryptocurrency market participants navigating regulatory uncertainty, while major blockchain networks accelerate infrastructure development to integrate traditional banks onto stablecoin payment rails. Cross-border payments emerge as a dominant use case, with stablecoins offering faster, cheaper international settlements than correspondent banking, though compliance frameworks must evolve to match real-time transaction speeds.

Global M&A activity surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026 while IPO markets remained highly selective, with Bermuda companies demonstrating continued strength through strategic redomiciliations, major acquisitions, and sustained capital markets activity across shipping, financial services, and energy sectors.

Singapore's capital markets are experiencing a significant transformation driven by the MAS-led Equity Market Development Programme, which has injected S$6.5 billion in liquidity and sparked a revival in IPO activity. With over 20 companies preparing to go public and new cross-border listing infrastructure connecting SGX with Nasdaq, the market is showing signs of meaningful structural reform and growing institutional confidence.

Hong Kong's uncertificated securities market regime, launching November 2026, eliminates paper share certificates for listed securities, requiring electronic title holding through approved registrar systems. Cayman Islands and Bermuda issuers must transition within five years, necessitating constitutional document amendments and new operational procedures. Companies need to appoint approved securities registrars, plan shareholder approvals, and ensure compliance before their assigned transition dates.

This guide provides a brief overview of the Approved Investment Manager regime established under the Investment Business (Approved Managers) Regulations (the "Approved Manager Regulations") enacted...

This case has been keenly discussed across major international private client and trust common law jurisdictions.

The BVI Securities and Investment Business Act contains a consolidated version of the British Virgin Islands Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 as amended. The most recent legislative amendment...

BVI companies must file annual returns containing balance sheets and income statements with their registered agents. Companies with a December 31 year-end face a September 30, 2026 deadline, while others must file within nine months of their financial year-end. Conyers offers preparation services starting at $1,500 for simple holding companies and provides secure online filing through their client portal.