Entering and Exiting Bermuda for Visa-Controlled Nationals
As it stands, with direct commercial flights to and from Bermuda only going from the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, travelers from other countries must transit through these countries when traveling to, or from, Bermuda. Visa-controlled nationals needing to transit through the UK, US or Canada will require a multi re-entry visa (MRV) to do so.
How foreign companies become Bermuda companies
Bermuda, renowned as a global business hub, offers a robust legal and regulatory framework that attracts companies from around the world.
Rights and Liabilities of Limited Partners of Exempted Limited Partnerships in the Cayman Islands
This overview will cover key aspects of Exempted Limited Partnerships (ELPs) under Cayman Islands law, including the structure, rights, and liabilities of limited partners, as well as the legal framework governing their operations.
Bridging the USD51 trillion gap: asset-intensive reinsurance in Bermuda
In this article we examine the rise and regulatory landscape of Asset-Intensive Reinsurance (AIR) in Bermuda, drawing on market intelligence and data from the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s recent Insights Paper. The publication sheds light on the jurisdiction’s distinctive strengths and growing role in the AIR market.
PIPA Guidance on Financial Services (Bermuda)
This month, the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda released his Financial Services Guidance Notes: Final Report.
Is Cryptocurrency security - the Mauritian and USA perspectives?
As any of the emerging technologies, cryptocurrency has been disruptive to the market and has challenged regulators globally. Unsurprisingly, it has been commented that “a little more than a decade ago, cryptocurrencies were essentially an academic concept. The idea seemed far-fetched to most people. But that all changed in 2009 with the creation of Bitcoin …/… [today] the world’s cryptocurrency market is worth more than USD 3 trillion …/… there’s no question that crypto is here to stay, and it will undoubtedly continue to disrupt countless industries ”.
On 16 July 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released consultation conclusions on its proposed subsidiary legislation, code and guidelines for implementing an uncertificated securities market (USM) in Hong Kong.
Overview of Fintech laws and regulations in BVI 2025
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in the BVI.
Snapshot of Recent Updates to the Virtual Assets Regime in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) – the regulatory authority for virtual assets – has recently published new legislation and guidance enhancing the virtual assets regulatory regime in the Cayman Islands. In this snapshot, we summarise the key changes.
Overview of Fintech laws and regulations in Cayman 2026
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Fintech laws and regulations applicable in Cayman Islands.
Seychelles: Clarity on treatment of Virtual Asset based Contract of Differences
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (the FSA) via Circular No. 3 of 2025 has provided much awaited clarity in respect of treatment of Contract for Differences (CFD) where the underlying asset is a Virtual Asset (VA) as defined under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024 (VASP Act).
Empowered Voices: Caymanian Women Leading the Way at Appleby
The Cayman Islands is home to a dynamic community of women helping shape the legal industry. At Appleby, Caymanian women excel at every level, inspiring the next generation to follow suit. These women are not just participants in their profession—they are leaders, innovators and trailblazers, serving on boards, earning industry accolades, and paving the way for future generations.
