Over the course of 2021, Bermuda saw an uptick in deal activity, reflected by both a greater number of transactions but also by aggressive deal timetables.

Partner Jonathan Betts has teamed up with Global Legal Group to provide a detailed legal guide on the Bermuda alternative investment fund industry.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has recently issued important updates regarding financial sanctions. These measures mandate that financial institutions evaluate...

Bermuda proved to be a robust and flexible jurisdiction in response to the challenges faced over the past two years.

A Q&A guide to lending and taking security in Bermuda.

Following the inclusion in February 2022 of the Cayman Islands on the European Union's AML list, managers and investors have been turning to Bermuda as an alternative jurisdiction...

Bermuda has a long and rich history as a financial center, supporting both the asset management and insurance industries. In this article written for the AIMA Journal, Sarah Demerling, Walkers Partner and Chair...

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (the "BMA") has published guidance with effect from 1 May 2020 (the "2020 Guidance") which replaces the previous guidance on outsourcing...

Bermuda Regulatory Compliance for Digital Asset Business.

The Code of Conduct Group of the Council of the European Union has announced that, in recognition of the fulfilment of Bermuda's commitment to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation...

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has introduced a new regulatory requirement mandating Police Clearance Certificates for Key Persons in AML/ATF regulated financial institutions, effective October 2026. This policy change extends beyond initial applications to encompass all subsequent personnel changes, fundamentally altering the vetting landscape for Bermuda's financial sector. Understanding these requirements and their implications is crucial for institutions seeking to maintain compliance with the island's

Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) exists in various offshore jurisdictions, and it has become increasingly well understood and recognised.

The Bermuda Stock Exchange has introduced a streamlined listing process for securities issued under previously approved debt or insurance-linked securities programmes, reducing approval timelines and administrative requirements. The updates include expedited next-business-day approvals and new abridged application forms designed to minimize duplication of information already contained in approved programme documentation.

Wakefield Quin Limited is proud to have contributed the Bermuda Chapter in the eighth edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Lending & Secured Finance 2020.

Partner Adam Bathgate and senior counsel Nathalie West have authored the Chambers 2022 Global Practice Guide: Banking & Finance - Bermuda: Law and Practice

Bermuda has published its regulations with respect to reporting requirements under the OECD Common Reporting Standard ("CRS").

Please find attached our latest Appleby report which provides data, insight and analysis on the global Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) market.

On 21 April, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) published a consultation paper on "Proposed Enhancements to Supervisory Powers within the Investment Funds Act 2006".

Wakefield Quin advised client Savannah Petroleum PLC on Bermuda law financing and security matters relating to a credit facility to Seven Energy, a leading integrated gas company in south east Nigeria, with upstream oil and gas interests in the region.

Appleby advised in a structured deal of USD 325 million 5.375 % secured notes due 2024 issued by Mauritius-based India