The Standard Formula Podcast | Bermuda Monetary Authority Proposes Enhancements to its Regulatory Regime
We are only a few weeks into the start of 2026 and already there are new and important updates relevant to certain stakeholders operating in Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance industry....more
On 24 November 2025 the Privy Council handed down a judgment in a Bermudian claim for breach of contractual and fiduciary duties and fraudulent misrepresentation, issued by a high-net-worth individual Bidzina Ivanishvili...more
Over the course of 2025 our Bermuda office provided readers with practical guidance and insightful thought leadership. The most popular Bermuda publications of the year reflect the depth and breadth of our expertise across...more
The Conyers Hong Kong and Singapore offices produced rich and varied content in 2025. The topics that resonated most with readers in the Asia-Pacific region came from our Corporate, Investment Funds, Private Client and Trust...more
The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025 (the “Act”) was passed in the House of Assembly on 21 November 2025....more
The Beneficial Ownership Amendment Act 2025 came into effect on 30 December 2025, introducing changes to the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 (the “Act”); these changes are as follows....more
We have contributed the Bermuda chapter to the International Employment Lawyer's guide to workplace investigations, which examines key issues that organisations need to consider as they initiate, conduct and conclude...more
It’s a tale as old as time: A U.S. insurance broker wants to place bespoke coverage for its U.S. client. Sometimes, it’s a layer within a commercial tower. Perhaps there are some participating admitted (licensed) U.S....more
On 21 November 2025, the Government of Bermuda tabled the Tax Credits Act 2025 (the “TCA”). As previewed in our September alert, the TCA establishes, for the first time in Bermuda’s history, a series of credits that certain...more
Carey Olsen is pleased to have recently authored the Bermuda chapter of the Insurance Litigation Chambers Global Practice Guide 2025. The new guide provides the latest legal information on insurance disputes and the laws that...more
The old saying that “Independent Directors are like parsley on a fish: technically they are there, but they are largely decorative” is now very much defunct in the context of the Cayman Islands (re)insurance industry....more
With the introduction of the Benefit Entities Act 2025 (the Benefit Act) Bermuda has taken the important and laudable step of allowing corporations to more easily incorporate environmental, social and governance (often...more
Regulatory clarity in the digital assets and crypto space continues to be a moving target. Yet, the interest among policymakers and regulators worldwide has never been more pronounced....more
This edition of the Conyers Investment Funds Report provides a variety of updates and insights relevant to the investment funds space in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, and Bermuda....more
Bermuda has long been at the forefront of modern fiduciary practice and the recent introduction of new trust legislation further bolsters Bermuda’s position as a leading offshore fiduciary centre. The Trustee Amendment Act...more
The introduction of the new Hong Kong re-domiciliation regime marks a significant development in the region’s corporate landscape. The regime allows eligible entities to transfer their place of incorporation to Hong Kong...more
Briefing Summary: Carey Olsen is pleased to have authored the Bermuda section of International Employment Lawyer's (IEL) FAQs guide. IEL's International Employment FAQs provide concise answers to commonly asked employment law...more
Briefing Summary: The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 (the “BO Act”) received Royal Assent on 28 September 2025 and is anticipated to come into force on or around 3 November 2025. The BO Act replaces the previous beneficial...more
Director Jacqueline King presented alongside the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s Deputy Director, Eugene Dimitriou and WTW’s Poojan Jitendra Shah at the Society of Actuaries 2025 Valuation Actuary Meeting which was held in...more
It is anticipated that the BOA, along with related regulations and guidance, will come into force on 3 November 2025. The BOA makes a number of changes to Bermuda's beneficial ownership regime, including expanding its...more
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, Bermuda has emerged as a leading jurisdiction for innovative blockchain projects and institutional-grade regulation. In this interview for HashPoint Advisory, Carey Olsen...more
On 4 September 2025, the Government of Bermuda launched a public consultation on draft legislation proposing the introduction of three new tax credits under the Corporate Income Tax regime. These credits are intended to...more
The Bermuda purpose trust is an effective and flexible tool which can be useful in a number of different scenarios. Having been widely used in the private wealth context for some time, Bermuda purpose trusts can also be used...more
The global regulatory landscape for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) is changing faster than ever. With regulators sharpening their focus on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations, the...more
As environmental challenges and social responsibility become increasingly prominent, many individuals are choosing to align their estate planning with their personal values. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by...more