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Entries from September 24th, 2009

Risk

September 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · Business

There was a flutter of anxiety this week when top insurance broker Willis announced that it was moving its HQ from Bermuda to Ireland in pursuit of more stability. So what’s bothering the international executives?  Simple:  read the SEC filings of Bermuda companies.  Work permit issues.  Wobbly political environment.  Uncertain future tax status.  The international [...]

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Bermuda First

September 4th, 2009 · Comments Off · Bermuda Politics

The Bermuda First report was initially due in May.  Then June.  Then July.  Then August.  Then September.  Then … so what’s up guys? You may recall that Bermuda First is a privately funded effort to brainstorm strategies for Bermuda’s future. The cynic in me says that this is a frank admission that our political class [...]

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