Bermuda: Finance and Banking

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

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.

Bermuda's digital asset business sector stands at a pivotal moment, with the potential to mirror the island's historic success in captive insurance. Drawing parallels between the transformative Insurance Act of 1978 and the Digital Asset Business Act of 2018, this analysis explores how early regulatory clarity and consistent oversight could position Bermuda as a global leader in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology.