77133 results returned for search: "" category "Business"
Finance Minister Bob Richards said that creating a public register showing beneficial ownership of companies would cause severe damage to the Island’s economy — unless others including the US, the UK and Canada are prepared to do the same thing.
The ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
Both Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services have affirmed the ratings of RenaissanceRe, after the Bermuda reinsurer announced its proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
The two agencies’ assessments ru...
DATE: Nov 28, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
Hedge fund managers have cyber security fears and are facing increasing demand from investors for customised services.
Those are among the findings of a report on the global industry by EY, entitled “Shifting Strategies: Winning investor assets in a ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
International Business
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
More than two-thirds of Bermuda’s small businesses are run by women entrepreneurs, according to Bermuda Economic Development (BEDC) figures.
The figures were highlighted by Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy at the end of Global Entrepreneurship Week...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A new hi-tech device designed to transform tablets or smart phones into mobile tills has made its debut in Bermuda.
And Bermuda firm Data Tech — specialists in automated retail systems — said the new system, believed to be a first for the Island, off...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
If you’re getting up before the sun on Black Friday morning to purchase a $50 pair of boots, which Perry’s Footwear & Collections is offering — but only between 5am and 7am — then coffee and perhaps a chourico and egg sandwich from the new Baked cafe...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
The biggest mover was Bank of Butterfield, which saw 15,000 shares sold, leaving the share price unchanged at $1.99.
And 600 shares in insurance firm BF&M also sold, leaving its closing price also unchanged at $18 a share.
The Index closed unchanged ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Bermuda Stock Exchange
|
A former New York public relations consultant has signed up with Bermuda firm Troncossi.
Maroussia Czarny has joined the firm as a public relations consultant.
Troncossi chief Liz Tee said: “Having worked on PR campaigns for well-recognised global co...
DATE: Nov 27, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Two Hamilton businesses held a joint grand opening, as A2Z Fashions and Heaven Sent Boutique combined.
The Queen Street businesses are run collectively by Joy Hunt, Angel Burgess, and Niketa Lambert who all owned individual businesses before forming ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
The US-based partner in a new Bermuda business offering low cost shipping to the Island said business was booming in the Caribbean.
Richard Chilton, whose Florida-based Island Bargains now serves nearly 30 countries across the Caribbean and Latin Ame...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Local Business
|
AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
