Bermuda: Compliance

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is implementing new Insurance (Internationally Active Group Supervision) Rules 2026 to align Bermuda's regulatory framework with international standards for Internationally Active Insurance Groups set by the IAIS. These proposed rules introduce enhanced governance, risk management, and reporting requirements for IAIGs domiciled in Bermuda, with final rules expected in Q4 2026 following a consultation period that closed on September 30, 2026.

George McCallum, Karim Creary, and Jarion Richardson examine Bermuda's anti-money laundering framework for Digital Asset Business Act licence applications, exploring the policies, procedures, and governance structures that applicants must establish. The discussion reveals common pitfalls in AML programme preparation and explains how the Bermuda Monetary Authority evaluates compliance effectiveness.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority is proposing eight new banking models to modernize and diversify the island's financial sector, with a particular focus on serving digital asset businesses and expanding access to specialized wholesale and retail banking services. Will these reforms position Bermuda as a leader in offshore banking innovation while maintaining its reputation for robust regulation and financial stability?

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

Bermuda's managing general agent market is evolving rapidly as capacity providers demand better governance, aligned incentives, and transparent oversight. With regulatory scrutiny intensifying and new capital structures emerging, the island's sophisticated infrastructure positions it uniquely to accommodate the next generation of MGA platforms that combine specialist underwriting expertise with dedicated capital vehicles.

Bermuda is positioning itself as a global leader in digital finance through comprehensive regulatory frameworks and strategic partnerships. This article explores how the island's innovative approach to blockchain, AI, and digital assets is attracting major international investment while maintaining robust oversight. From Google's subsea cable infrastructure to the government's ambitious plan to become the world's first fully on-chain national economy, discover how collaboration between regulators and indust

The continued adoption of Bermuda as a corporate domicile for international business has seen the role of a Corporate Services Provider ("CSP") evolve significantly in recent years.

Bermuda operates a highly integrated regulatory architecture under which the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) exercises consolidated oversight across insurance, banking, investment business and funds, trusts, corporate service providers, money services and digital asset activity.

Jennifer Panchaud, Director and Head of Conyers' Bermuda Regulatory and Risk Advisory Team, and Associate Jacari Brimmer-Landy recently spoke at the Bermuda Captive Network's 2026 Captive Education Summit on The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 (the "Act") and Bermuda's new Beneficial Ownership Regime.