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Somers Ltd has announced the surprise sale of its entire investment in Britain’s Ascot Lloyd Holdings.
The price of the transaction has not been disclosed, however Somers held a 51 per cent controlling stake in independent financial advisers Ascot Ll...
DATE: Jul 04, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Bermuda-based investment fund Thema is to fork out $130 million to repay victims of US fraudster Bernie Madoff.
Thema was among many feeder funds that directed cash to Madoff’s New York-based investment advisory business, often without their clients’...
DATE: Jun 29, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Tucked away on one of the most stunning stretches of South Shore is a beach hangout with a difference.
And although there has been no great fanfare surrounding its arrival, its presence in Bermuda is significant.
The island’s hosting of the 35th Amer...
DATE: Jun 29, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Financial services investment company Somers Ltd yesterday announced a net loss of $6.6 million for the six months to the end of March.
However, the parent company of Bermuda Commercial Bank and part owner of several businesses in Britain and Austral...
DATE: Jun 27, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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Bermuda is ahead of the game on cybersecurity compared to Caribbean countries — but only slightly.
A multi-regional survey by professional services firm KPMG found that the island was “slightly more prepared” against cyberattacks, with 15 per cent of...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Nordic American Tankers is experiencing lower daily charter rates for its fleet of 30 Suezmax tankers during this quarter than it did in the first three months of the year.
However, Herbjørn Hansson, chief executive officer, said the rates remain wel...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A Bermudian has become the head of Florida’s third biggest credit union.
Timothy Antonition is the new president and chief executive officer of Space Coast Credit Union, which has $3 billion in assets.
Mr Antonition, already identified as the next CE...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Senior corporate leaders praise Bermuda’s world-class talent, innovation, respected regulation, and ease of doing global business from the island in a new testimonial campaign video released by Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) today.
Brian D...
DATE: May 30, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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Bermudian-based oil tanker operator Frontline Ltd is continuing to grow its fleet after profits plunged in the first quarter.
The company announced net income of $27 million for the first three months of the year and a cash dividend of 15 cents per s...
DATE: May 30, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) – Bermuda Premier Michael Dunkley said the island will be able to attract businesses even as US President Donald Trump plans to reduce tax rates to help keep companies onshore.
“One of the things that I find very comforting about...
DATE: May 18, 2017
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CATEGORY:
International Business
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