The Standard Formula Podcast | Bermuda Monetary Authority Proposes Enhancements to its Regulatory Regime
The Economic Substance Act 2018 (the “Act”) requires Bermuda-based entities that are carrying on a “relevant activity” in a relevant financial period and entities claiming “non-resident entity” status under the Act to file an...more
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When Russia invaded Ukraine on 22 February 2022 most Bermudian residents did not think it would have much impact to the island. However as both an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and as an international finance...more
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For Bermuda-based entities which have a financial year end of 31 December 2024, the final quarter of the fiscal year is a good time to consider their position with respect to Economic Substance. Economic Substance Regime -...more
Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation remains a hot topic for Bermuda regulated entities, especially those brought recently into scope by the Investment...more
Welcome to the latest instalment of the Bermuda Regulatory & Risk Advisory Bulletin. In a constantly evolving regulatory environment, this bulletin serves as a platform for insightful commentary and expertise in regulatory...more
Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation, including regulations, policies and guidance notes issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (the BMA or the...more
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged participating tax authorities around the globe to take further steps to ensure compliance with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). As a result...more
In recent years, demographic changes and macroeconomic factors have led to significant growth in insurance markets. Within insurance markets, a much more active market in trading “back-books” of insurance liabilities has...more
Further to the Bermuda Monetary Authority's ("BMA") consultations with respect to proposed enhancements to the regulatory regime for commercial insurers and insurance groups, the following legislation will become operative on...more
As we enter 2024 the myriad of regulatory changes can appear overwhelming. We are here to help and have set out below some key changes and issues that can impact Bermuda entities. Bermuda has introduced a corporate income tax...more
2023 was a fairly gloomy year for global M&A activity and the insurance sector did not emerge unscathed, recording its lowest deals count since 20201. The good news, however, is that insurance M&A activity appears poised for...more
This edition of The Standard Formula looks at the updated proposals set out in the consultation paper published by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) on July 28, 2023, which relate to the BMA’s plan to enhance the...more
Welcome to the latest edition of our Private Client and Trust bulletin. It is a pleasure to update you on various topics that we hope you will find of interest. As in previous editions we bring you updates from Bermuda...more
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What a year it has been since our last Insurance Bulletin in March 2020. Although the full impact of Covid-19 on the re/insurance industry remains unclear, the need to retain capital to meet potential losses has contributed...more
In December 2020, as part of its review to update Bermuda’s commercial insurance regime, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) issued a consultation paper proposing the introduction of an Internationally Active Insurance Group...more