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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) describes itself as the ‘global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog'. A G7 summit in Paris in July 1989 established the FATF...

The British Overseas Territories of Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are widely recognised as two of the world's leading international financial services centres.

Businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and around the world commonly organise their corporate structure to include entities incorporated in their home jurisdiction...

This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq during the first half of 2023.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued a consultation paper on "Proposed Instructions and Guidance on the Application of the Prudent Person Principle"

Several developments have been underway within the Bermuda investment fund sector, including a number of legislative innovations and lobbying activities.

Just when you thought the transaction was going to be straightforward, you are told that one of the borrowers is a manager of a unit trust governed by the laws of an offshore jurisdiction.

This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in the second half of 2021.

Welcome to the Conyers Global Shipping Digest which is an overview of our significant advice mandates in the global shipping M&A... financing sector s over the cour se of the pas t twelve months .

The IFA Amendments are intended to further enhance Bermuda's regulatory framework, primarily in relation to categories of investment funds that previously did not require any registration or regulation in Bermuda.

This essay is the first in a three-part mini-series which will consider: the status of a settlor's letter of wishes, including the extent to which the trustee is bound by the settlor's wishes and the circumstances ...

On 4 July 2024, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) issued its Guidance Note: General Business Insurers with Segregated Accounts and Separate Accounts (GN) for consultation.

This publication has been prepared for the assistance of those who are considering the formation of public companies in Bermuda. It deals in broad terms with the requirements of Bermuda law for the establishment and operation of such entities.

The Bermuda fund industry sees investment predominantly from North America and Europe, and therefore trends in the Bermuda fund finance market track the major onshore markets.

Aside from its beautiful beaches and sunshine, Bermuda makes a compelling case for fund managers looking to domicile in a competitive and dynamic jurisdiction...

Bermuda's investment funds regime provides sponsors with a sophisticated regulatory framework that balances flexibility with investor protection. From registered private funds to authorised retail vehicles, the jurisdiction accommodates diverse strategies through multiple structural options including SACs, ISACs, and traditional partnerships. Understanding the classification system, ongoing compliance requirements, and the interplay between fund regulation and investment business licensing is essential for

The Bermuda fund industry sees investment predominantly from North America and Europe, and therefore trends in the Bermuda fund finance market track the major onshore markets.