Appleby Bermuda Shorts | Tech Talks

Every business relies on IT infrastructure, at the hub of which lies the integrity and confidentiality of data. As the global business landscape continues to shift toward increasing governance standards and regulatory demands concerning IT infrastructure, it is essential for CEOs, CIOs and General Counsel of all Bermuda enterprises to know all the converging factors impacting their IT infrastructure and all related commercial relationships.There is a convergence in Bermuda of privacy and data protection law, cyber security and outsourcing regulatory prescription, developed corporate governance best practices, and accepted commercial risk management, that is having a direct and dramatic impact on how enterprises must contract for technology goods and services. Whether those transaction are among affiliates or arms-length service providers, that confluence of law, regulation and best practices now dictates how enterprises must manage the quality their IT goods and services procurement, governance and contracting practices.Partner Jerome Wilson sits down with fellow partner Duncan Card, who specialises in both privacy law and commercial IT and outsourcing contracts, to discuss those issues and more. Listen to their conversation and learn why the convergence of governance best practices, law and regulation is critical for all businesses. They also address Bermuda’s approach to regulating these changing -- and overlapping -- regulatory and governance standards, and how businesses can benefit from the pool of talent on the island to service their needs.

NFTs – where creativity and regulation can converge. Welcome to the intriguing world of NFTs – or non-fungible tokens – which can sell for millions of dollars or for nothing at all. NFTs continue to grab news headlines, in particular with the likes of artists, gamers, sports teams and celebrities stepping into the NFT realm. And yet what exactly are NFTs? What is the process of creating an NFT? How are they used, who uses them and why, and can they be regulated?In this ‘Tech Talks’ series episode of The Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast, partner Jerome Wilson and associate Carl Meyer, delve into NFTs from a regulatory, creator and consumer/platform angle. From smart contracts, to intellectual property, to where NFTs fall under Bermuda’s Digital Assets Business Act (or DABA) and what the regulator wants to understand about a NFT-related business looking to launch from Bermuda, they examine aspects of the ever-evolving NFT space and what lies ahead for these unique digital assets.Listen to learn what you need to be thinking about from a legal and regulatory perspective when entering this new arena. Whether you are a creator, a platform or looking to invest in a platform, Bermuda’s legislation is unique and forward-looking enough to cover all these activities and allow them to flourish in a safe, regulated environment. Let’s talk about your plans and ideas – we would love to work with you: Contact us here. The Bermuda Shorts Podcast SeriesThe Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise, and subscribe to hear the latest episodes.About Appleby Appleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

The Bermuda re/insurance market, one of the island’s main economic pillars, has long adopted the use of technology. Today’s emerging technologies are no different, with Bermuda’s re/insurance sector continuing to implement high-tech advancements. Commonly-referred to as ‘InsurTech’, this practice is not just about digital assets: it’s how the Island’s re/insurance sector embraces technology as a whole.In this latest ‘Tech Talks’ series episode of The Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast, Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Appleby’s Technology & Innovation practice in Bermuda, sits down with Insurance colleague Josephine Noddings, Counsel in Appleby’s Bermuda office, to chat about InsurTech in Bermuda and where newer technologies are making an impact through the likes of underwriting systems, alternative risk forms such as catastrophe bonds, and crypto and other digital currencies.The Bermuda Shorts Podcast SeriesThe Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise.About ApplebyAppleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Appleby’s Technology & Innovation practice in Bermuda, welcomes guest Susan Pateras, reinsurance veteran and Board Director at the BDA. They discuss how Bermuda’s business ecosystem and proven track record in reinsurance makes it the ideal location for technology businesses – simply put, innovation is in Bermuda’s DNA.The pair cover technological innovation in Bermuda, and the ways in which the jurisdiction fosters growth and success in the digital assets industry through key stakeholders – innovators, legislators and the regulator. They discuss what investors and leaders typically look for in a jurisdiction, and what makes Bermuda a perfect match for certain tech companies and entrepreneurs. Bermuda’s strength in providing clarity, transparency and certainty makes it a compelling place to lead in the rapidly evolving Fintech space.The Bermuda Shorts Podcast SeriesThe Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise.About ApplebyAppleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, savvy investor or an established company, look no further than a Bermuda digital assets licence to get your tech business or platform off the ground. Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Bermuda’s Technology & Innovation practice, and Associate Carl Meyer, discuss the different types of licences available under Bermuda’s Digital Assets Business Act – or DABA - and what to consider. Other discussion points include how legal advisors can help, when and how Bermuda’s regulator guides the application process, testing new products before hitting the market and why the Bermuda licence model works in today’s tech world.The Bermuda Shorts Podcast SeriesThe Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise.About ApplebyAppleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Bermuda is another world – literally a 20-square mile jewel in the Atlantic ocean that has become a respected, international financial hub. But why do companies establish or conduct its digital assets business in Bermuda? Jerome Wilson, Partner and Head of Bermuda’s Technology & Innovation practice and Partner Matt Ebbs-Brewer delve into why the island stands out to tech investors and entrepreneurs – from its robust, flexible regulation to its deep pool of experts and advisors, they discuss how Bermuda as a jurisdiction allows businesses to operate with certainty -- and with the tools to succeed now and in the future.The Bermuda Shorts Podcast SeriesThe Appleby ‘Bermuda Shorts’ podcast features short talks on all things business and Bermuda with our lawyers from Bermuda and other industry experts. Our ‘Tech Talks’ series focuses on topics and trends in technology which are transforming businesses, markets and everyday life. Listen to learn more about Appleby, Bermuda and our Technology expertise.About ApplebyAppleby is one of the world’s leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai.