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Fortitude Re To Build Japan Franchise
FGH Parent announced the signing of a flow reinsurance transaction with a leading Japanese life insurance company. A spokesperson said, “FGH Parent, L.P [Fortitude Re], parent company of Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer, today announced the signing of a flow reinsurance transaction with a leading Japanese life insurance company. Fortitude... Read more of this article
BDA Targets Asian Market In Singapore
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will travel to Singapore next week to “meet with important strategic partners in the Asia and Pacific region.” A spokesperson said, “David Hart, BDA CEO will represent the BDA during a series of business development meetings focusing on climate risk finance, technology, asset management,... Read more of this article
SailGP Season 3 Adds Race In Singapore
SailGP‘s global expansion continues with the addition of Singapore to its Season 3 calendar, with their third season set to kick off in Bermuda later this month. The SailGP website said, “SailGP’s rapid global expansion continues with the addition of Singapore to its Season 3 calendar, as the iconic city-state plays host to Asia’s first... Read more of this article
Premier Signs Another Fintech Related MOU
The Premier signed an MOU today “establishing a strategic partnership with interests from the Republic of Korea”, with the MOU involving B-Seed Partners, FinHigh Capital and B.F.S. Holdings as partners in a new Bermuda venture, Bermuda FinTech Accelerator which “could lead to a potential investment of up to $10 million.” This... Read more of this article
Photos: Philippine Embassy Team Visit Bermuda
The Philippine Embassy officials from Ottawa, composed of First Secretary and Consul Eric Aquino, Second Secretary and Consul Jeffrey Salik, Finance Officer Rosalie Gonsalves, and Consular Assistants Aileen Cuya, Alvin Conchas III and Josephine Gonato, held a consular outreach mission on the island on May 18th – 22nd at the Mariner’s Club. Consul... Read more of this article
Dr Edward Harris’ Book Published In Korean
Dr. Edward Harris’s book ”Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy” has now been published in Korean, joining a host of other languages that the book is already available in. Originally appearing in 1979, with a second edition in 1989, the book is now available in Czech, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Slovene and Spanish,... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier Meets Chinese Ambassador
Earlier today Premier Michael Dunkley met with the Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming, to discuss ways in which to establish stronger trade ties between China and Bermuda. “During their conversations, the Ambassador updated the Premier on some of the areas where he believed Bermuda and China could further strengthen their relationship... Read more of this article
‘Favoured’ Status For Vessels In Chinese Ports
China confirmed that Bermuda can benefit from a UK/China agreement which bestows ‘Most Favoured Nation’ status to Bermuda-registered vessels trading into Chinese ports, with the advantages including reduced port dues paid by Bermuda-flagged ships visiting Chinese ports. A Government spokesperson said, “The People’s Republic of China have... Read more of this article
Chinese Ambassador To UK Visiting Bermuda
This weekend the Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming arrived on the island where he will attend a host of events on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The visit of the Ambassador is a direct result of the diplomatic and trade visit undertaken at the end of November by Minister Counsellor Jin Xu, First Secretary, Mr. Huang Hongyong and Third... Read more of this article
Chinese Consulate Delegation Visits Bermuda
Premier Michael Dunkley recently welcomed to Bermuda London Embassy based representatives from the People’s Republic of China. The Chinese delegation was on Island from November 27th – 29th. The Minister Counsellor, Jin Xu of the Economic & Commercial Counsellor’s Office was accompanied by First Secretary, Mr. Huang Hongyong and Third Secretary... Read more of this article
Appleby Advise ChipMOS Bermuda On Merger
Law firm Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to ChipMOS Technologies [Bermuda] Ltd, a Bermuda company with shares listed on the Nasdaq, in relation to its US$540 million merger with its 58.3% owned subsidiary ChipMOS Technologies Taiwan, with ChipMOS Taiwan being the surviving company, effective on 31 October 2016. The merger is consistent with the ongoing... Read more of this article
Keith Robinson To Speak At Asia Conference
Appleby Bermuda Partner Keith Robinson is speaking at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Asia conference taking place in Hong Kong 1-2 November. The sold-out conference features exceptional speakers, specialist breakout sessions and panel discussions. Mr Robinson’s panel, sponsored by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]... Read more of this article
Ironshore Bolsters M&A Unit With Mandarin
Bermuda-based Ironshore International has enhanced the language capabilities of its Mergers & Acquisitions unit with insurance documents and services offered in Mandarin. Ironshore developed a suite of marketing materials and policy forms produced in Mandarin to assist Chinese companies in understanding the value of insurance coverage for in-country... Read more of this article
