Bermuda Monetary Authority
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| Headquarters | Hamilton, Bermuda |
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| Established | 1969 |
| Chairman | The Hon. Gerald Simons, OBE |
| Central bank of | Bermuda |
| Currency | Bermudian dollar BMD (ISO 4217) |
| Website | http://www.bma.bm |
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (the Authority) is the integrated regulator of the financial services sector in Bermuda.
Established under the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969, the Authority supervises, regulates and inspects financial institutions operating from within the jurisdiction. It also issues Bermuda's national currency; manages exchange control transactions; assists other authorities in Bermuda with the detection and prevention of financial crime; and advises the Government and public bodies on banking and other financial and monetary matters.
The Authority develops risk-based financial regulations that it applies to the supervision of Bermuda's banks, trust companies, investment businesses, investment funds, fund administrators, money service businesses and insurance companies. It also regulates the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
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