Changes to beneficial ownership regime
One of the most notable innovations in the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025, which was passed last month in the House of Assembly, is the introduction of an enforcement process that allows companies to act against uncooperative beneficial owners.
Changes to Department of Immigration’s Work Permit Policy Are Here
It has been over ten years since Bermuda’s Department of Immigration released a policy with respect to how it administers the Bermuda Immigration Act 1956 (Act), the legislation that requires all persons who engage in gainful occupation in Bermuda to obtain specific permission to work, unless they are Bermudian, a PRC holder or fall into another similar designated category.
Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime from an offshore perspective
Hong Kong’s uncertificated securities market ("USM”) initiative is scheduled to take effect in 2026, subject to market readiness.
The Global sees us share updates and insights from across our network of international offices on the latest legislative news, trends or developments impacting the corporate sector.
Laura Sones is an Associate in Appleby Jersey's DR team after following the firm's training programme
Appleby Jersey's Caoimhe Dunphy tells us what it's like being a trainee
This article provides an overview of the key legal issues facing preference shareholders in Cayman Islands companies when considering enforcing their redemption rights.
Privacy issues in new beneficial ownership regime
Bermuda has passed the Beneficial Ownership Act 2025, a landmark reform that consolidates and simplifies the ownership disclosure regime, introduces new roles and powers for the Registrar of Companies and sets out new responsibilities for companies themselves.
BMA requires greater operational resilience
Last month, the Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its code of conduct to bolster the resiliency of registrants when they are faced with operational disruptions.
Fintech Laws and Regulations British Virgin Islands 2025
This chapter examines some of the key challenges in the fintech sector, focusing on funding, financial and non-financial regulatory frameworks, and technological developments.
Types of Debt Securities listed on TISE in 2025
Find out more about the range of debt securities listed on TISE
Enforcing Integrity: The UK’s Legal Arsenal Against Market Abuse
The legal concept of market abuse and the twin concept of upholding market integrity are not new as these were prevalent since the 17th century ¹. As a matter of fact, there is a belief that insider dealing was the root cause of demise of the South Sea Company in the 18th century.
