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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 3 2025
July 3 saw 4,106 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $169,935.50 BD. 4,006 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.3% at $42.10 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by Allshores Limited,...

Davies appoints James Ferris as CEO of Captive Management business
Global consulting and technology services business Davies has appointed James Ferris as the new CEO of its Captive Management business. Based out of Bermuda, James Ferris will be based in and tasked with leading Davies’ global captives team, with...

AIG appoints Pierrick Livet as head of multinational – Bermuda
Pierrick Livet has been appointed head of multinational – Bermuda at AIG. He was previously senior manager – advisory at KPMG in Bermuda from February 2022 to June 2025, based in Hamilton, Bermuda, where he was member of the management consulting...

Athora snaps up Pension Insurance Corporation in £5.7bn deal
A European insurance company owned by Apollo and headed by the former Prudential boss Mike Wells has clinched the biggest UK deal of the year so far, snapping up Pension Insurance Corporation for £5.7 billion. Athora, an insurer with assets of €76...

Jacques Bonneau appointed Non-Executive Chair of Ki Financial
Ki, the fully digital and algorithmically-driven Lloyd’s syndicate, has appointed Jacques Bonneau as Non-Executive Chair for Ki Financial Limited, effective July 1st, 2025. Bonneau, who retired in March 2024, previously served as President & Chief...

Happy 90th Birthday to Sir John Swan – A Bermuda National Hero
Today, Bermuda proudly celebrates the 90th birthday of one of its most iconic and influential figures — Sir John W. Swan, a national hero, statesman, and trailblazing businessman. Sir John, who served as Bermuda’s longest-serving Premier, remains...

Botanist to share expertise on enhancing Bermuda’s gardens
Created: Jul 03, 2025 01:35 PM (Updated: Jul 03, 2025 01:35 PM) The Leon Levy Plant Reserve in The Bahamas (Photograph supplied) A botanist from the Bahamas is to give a lecture this month and will share his knowledge in support of work to...

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 2 2025
July 2 saw 90 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,789.00 BD. 90 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $44.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,913.19, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0...

Bank of England to redesign banknotes – and wants your help
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years. Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on these banknotes since 1970, but could be on...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

People Moves: Liberty GTS Names Weiss Head of Americas; Arch Insurance NA Taps Kaufmann for US Marine Business; Costa to Lead Aspen Investor Relations
Liberty GTS Names Weiss Head of Americas Hillary Weiss Liberty Global Transaction Solutions (GTS), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance headquartered in London, promoted Hilary Weiss to head of Americas. Weiss joined Liberty Mutual in 2018 as...

Companies Behind the Esencia Project in Puerto Rico Leave a Global Trail of Damage
The five foreign companies behind the Esencia megaproject in Cabo Rojo, on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast, have left a trail of environmental destruction and community disputes in the ecologically sensitive areas where they’ve developed previous...

Carrick Holdings welcomes Armin De Weerdt as AVP, Finance
Carrick Group Limited, a Bermuda-based international non-life legacy insurer, has announced the appointment of Armin De Weerdt as Assistant Vice President (AVP), Finance. De Weerdt is joining Carrick from Pillar Capital Management Limited, a...

Bermuda College Launches ‘Built To Last’
Bermuda College has launched its ‘Built to Last’ campaign to celebrate alumni in the skilled trades whose work has made a lasting impact on Bermuda and to inspire future generations to pursue technical careers. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda...

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 1 2025
July 1 saw 600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $9,606.00 BD. 600 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing down 5.8% at $16.01 per share. The BSX finished at 2,913.19, down 0.32% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1...

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent ShareSave Victoria Cleland, the Bank's chief cashier, wants people to have their say Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years. Notable...

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 30 2025
June 30 saw 6,116 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $269,104.00 BD. 6,116 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.5% at $44.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,922.62, up 2.96% on the day. There was 1...

Bermuda College aims to highlight successful tradesmen
Created: Jul 01, 2025 05:30 PM Bermuda College hopes to spotlight alumni who have started successful careers in skilled trades. The Built to Last campaign will focus on graduates who have excelled in the technical, culinary and hospitality fields....

Workshop Focuses On Well Bermuda Strategy
More than 40 people representing Government ministries, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector attended a workshop focused on “revitalising the Well Bermuda Strategy” on June 26. A Government spokesperson said, “On June 26, more...

Wilton Re Supports Several Bermuda Charities
Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to local causes through its employee-directed giving program, supporting a diverse range of Bermuda charities while also engaging in hands-on community service initiatives across the...