Bermuda was removed from the European Union’s (EU) blacklist for tax havens on May 17. This update is a follow-up to a Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) research note released on March 19, shortly after Bermuda was placed on the list.
The EU has noted that Bermuda adopted the requisite amendments to its Economic Substance Regulation too late to be considered for the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting held on March 12, as previously noted on KBRA’s earlier statement, prompting its inclusion on the blacklist. The EU has also noted that further clarification of policy needs to be received concerning economic substance regarding collective investment funds, and this is expected by end-December 2019.
KBRA has maintained Bermuda’s rating of A+/K1+ (Stable Outlook) throughout the blacklist period, which has now been largely resolved to Bermuda’s benefit. The speedy removal of Bermuda from the list and the apparent modest associated financial implications have had a limited impact on KBRA’s credit analysis.
KBRA will continue to monitor the credit ratings of Bermuda, including progress on the unresolved issue relating to collective investment funds.
To access the full report on KBRA’s sovereign ratings of Bermuda, click here.
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