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PLP: ‘Documents Missing Critical Financial Info’
“The PLP received 8 copies of the Airport Project Agreement on Saturday from the Government without the signing of a non-disclosure agreement,” Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that the documents “are missing critical financial information on the Minimum Revenue Guarantee, Revenue Sharing, and... Read more of this article
yCompliance To Host Financial Crime Seminar
yCompliance is getting set to present its second annual Financial Crime and Compliance Seminar at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda on October 9, 2014. A spokesperson said, “Former Governor of Turks and Caicos the Honorable Gordon Wetherell will address attendees at this year’s Financial Crime and Compliance Seminar. Mr. Wetherell assumed... Read more of this article
IoD Finance for Non-Financial Directors Course
The Institute of Directors [IoD] Bermuda branch is getting set to host the Finance for Non-Financial Directors course on May 15, 16, and 17, 2014. A spokesperson said, “Competent fiduciary oversight is a core responsibility of directors. The Finance for Non-Financial Directors course provides vital knowledge of the financial terms and concepts... Read more of this article
Suze Orman Tickets To Go On Sale Next Week
After announcing in February her intention to visit Bermuda in order to offer a personal finance seminar, tickets to the upcoming Suze Orman event at the Fairmont Southampton Princess have been confirmed to go on sale on March 31, 2014. A spokesperson said, “Tickets for one of the most sought-after events of the year are to go on sale on Monday,... Read more of this article
Personal Finance Guru Orman To Visit Bermuda
One of America’s popular personal finance experts, Suze Orman [pictured left], is set to take the stage in Bermuda. The two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times bestselling author, and magazine and online columnist is being brought to Bermuda by Colonial Pension Services Ltd, a member of the Colonial Group International. “Like... Read more of this article
FATCA Event Draws In Leading Professionals
Nova and Oyster Consulting’s first collaborative briefing on Wednesday [Oct 30] drew in leading Bermuda professionals from many industry sectors, including Fund Administration, Insurance, Trusts and Investment Management. The briefing, which covered global and local regulatory updates affecting shareholder management, customer due diligence requirements... Read more of this article
Bermudian Wealth Reporter On BBC TV
Investigating and writing about the true net worth of the notoriously secretive super-rich and famous isn’t an easy job — but Bermudian “Forbes” magazine reporter and blogger Clare O’Connor does it so well she was interviewed about the subject on BBC TV this morning [Mar 4.] Ms O’Connor, a former Bermuda High School... Read more of this article
Forum: Regeneration Of Bermuda’s Economy
Former Premier Sir John Swan and Bermuda Sun columnist Larry Burchall have been publicly collaborating since November 2011, and have produced more than thirty articles about regenerating Bermuda’s economy. The pair will be holding a Public Forum on Thursday [Sept 13] at the Cathedral Hall, next to the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street in Hamilton.The... Read more of this article
Videos: Dale Butler’s Economic Forum
Last night [Nov.3] PLP MP Dale Butler hosted a public forum at Warwick Workman’s Club, with the theme of “You, Me & The Economy.” Mr Butler introduced the panel which included Premier & Minister of Finance Paula Cox; newly appointed Attorney General Kim Wilson; and Bermuda College lecturer Craig Simmons. Minister Wilson previously served... Read more of this article
BermudaFirst Response: Sir John’s Column
The BermudaFirst group has released a statement in response to Sir John Swan’s recent column ‘Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis.’ BermudaFirst is a collective of business, sector and Government leaders who came together – beginning in 2008 – principally as a Think Tank. Over 70 men and women representing all sectors of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Sir John: Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis
[Written by Sir John Swan] Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis “Tourism contributing less to Bermuda’s economy” “Don’t expect food prices to fall any time soon” “Government to allow access to pension funds for tenants in rental arrears“ “Immigration policy threatens recovery” “Lost dividends cut off income stream in Bermuda economy” “If... Read more of this article
‘We Consider 35% Duty To Be Punitive’
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said that the OBA welcomes temporary payroll tax relief for Bermuda’s retailers, however said “we consider 35% duty to be punitive and coercive and oppose it. We do not want to penalize everyday people for trying to find better value with their hard-earned dollars.” Mr Richards also questioned whether... Read more of this article
