BDA to host London Forum, sharing Bermuda’s advantages to UK tech, private wealth and risk sectors

The Bermuda Business Development Agency is bringing together business leaders in the UK to examine how the territory is responding to the evolution of the global finance industry.

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is set to host A London Forum: The Bermuda Advantage at the 1 Hotel Mayfair, London, on Thursday 27 November to engage with UK business leaders from the UK’s tech, private wealth and risk sectors on how Bermuda is responding to the evolution of global finance with regulatory clarity, stability and credibility.

The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, the Premier of Bermuda, will provide opening remarks. The agenda also features a fireside chat with The Honourable Jason Hayward, JP, MP, minister of economy and labour, about the Benefit Entities Act 2025 and the Trustee Amendment Act 2025, two pieces of recently passed landmark legislation that strengthen Bermuda’s position as a trusted jurisdiction for modern wealth planning and corporate governance.

Breakout session topics include:

Private wealth: As global markets evolve and wealth moves across borders, investors are seeking regulatory structures that protect and grow capital. This session will explore how Bermuda enables cross-border investment and private wealth strategies through innovative legislation and investment trust leadership.

Technology and innovation: Bermuda has established itself as the premier jurisdiction for digital asset companies seeking trust, stability and institutional-grade oversight. This session will explore how the digital asset business, wealth management and Insurtech converge in the jurisdiction through thoughtful regulation and infrastructure.

Risk and insurance: Bermuda has long been recognised as the world's risk capital thanks to its capital efficiency and government regulatory leadership. This session will showcase how Bermuda continues to advance both insurance solutions and Insurtech development through strategic captives, market-leading reinsurance, and transformative risk solutions.

Hayward said: “Bermuda is seeing strong economic momentum. Our legacy in global business, bold vision for innovation, and commitment to workforce empowerment, are advancing a top-tier business ecosystem.

“We look forward to discussing how our regulatory clarity and world-class governance are enabling tangible progress for businesses. Bermuda continues to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most sophisticated and resilient business jurisdictions, making it a powerful and advantageous hub for global business.”

The island has pioneered robust regulatory and legislative frameworks for governing digital assets, fintech and Insurtech industries, which are steadily growing as a result. Bermuda-based insurance technology firms CatX and Cactus recently announced a major digital asset industry merger, and Meanwhile, the first regulated Bitcoin life insurer, recently announced an $82 million capital raise, signalling investor confidence in Bermuda’s growing Insurtech ecosystem.

David Parker, head of business development at the BDA, said: “The London forum is an opportunity to demonstrate the global relevance of the work happening across our three strongest sectors: finance, technology and insurance.

“Our markets have long been connected through shared regulatory standards, deep capital and risk ties, and a mutual focus on innovation. Meeting in London allows us to highlight how this, coupled with Bermuda’s ability to foster collaboration across these sectors, helps drive investment and define this next phase of global financial and risk management.”

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