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Bermuda's risk-based financial regulatory framework inevitably creates disagreements between regulated entities and the Bermuda Monetary Authority over compliance interpretations. This analysis explores why such conflicts arise in proportionate regulatory systems and presents a structured five-step approach for resolving regulatory disputes without resorting to costly litigation while maintaining professional relationships.

There are currently 45 digital asset businesses operating in Bermuda with a license from the Bermudan Monetary Authority (the BMA).

Bermuda is a well-respected and successful centre for financial services, insurance, asset management and private-client business due to a sophisticated, modern and well-regulated approach...

On 10 March 2026, the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (Kawaley P, Flaux and Hickinbottom JJA) handed down its judgment in Re Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd (In Liquidation).

The partnership is a popular vehicle for international ventures primarily because it is regarded in most jurisdictions (including the U.S. and the U.K.) as fiscally transparent.

With governments' financial resources under increasing strain, Bermuda counsel Ashley Fife explores how this is impacting developments in international taxation and identifies those most pertinent...

Financial technology, or fintech, in the broadest sense of the word involves the use of software in the provision of banking and financial services.

At the end of September 2013, the Jersey Financial Services Commission published its consultation paper on proposed changes to the Codes of Practice for Investment Business on what is the penultimate stage of the Commission’s Review of Financial Advice.

However, a much less attractive body of work must be undertaken – ensuring that the regulatory framework remains fit for purpose at each stage of the industry’s development.

Investment funds registered, authorised or designated under the Investment Funds Act 2006 have ongoing filing requirements, as well as requirements in relation to the appointment of service providers and annual fees.

With payments becoming increasingly digital and complex, the BMA is moving to update Bermuda's regulatory framework. The proposed PSA is intended to provide structure for licensing and supervising PSPs.

A proposed new Payment Services Act will replace the Money Service Business Act 2016, introducing a tiered risk-based licensing framework and three activity categories: digital facility providers...

On 23 July 2025 the Government of Jersey and the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) announced a package of sweeping regulatory reforms to be implemented in the coming months...

Have you ever noticed when viewing or sharing a media file on platforms such as YouTube or Instagram that the html address includes a random string of letters and numbers?

The establishment and operation of investment funds in Bermuda ("investment funds" or "funds") is governed by:

At 18:00 GMT on Sunday 5 November 2017, I, like many others living in offshore financial centres (OFCs), was poised to review the publication of the "Paradise Papers"...

Today's column addresses the substance and impact of recent amendments made to the Investment Funds Act 2006.

In light of COVID-19, the Bermuda Monetary Authority and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority have implemented continuity arrangements...