AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBanking Deal: Butterfield Bank is seeking shareholder approval to issue about 11.58 million new shares as part of its near-$1.8bn purchase of CIBC Caribbean, with ownership of the enlarged group expected to sit around 72.3%–75.2% depending on minority elections. Re/Insurance Capital: AM Best says global dedicated reinsurance capital hit a record US$663bn at end-2025, with traditional reinsurers’ capital utilisation falling to 77% as buffers grew while required capital stayed broadly flat. Bermuda Tourism: Bermuda Tourism Authority Q2 2026 data shows air visitor spending up 5.9% to $148.9m, with Canada and UK arrivals rising strongly while the US soft patch is being offset. Digital Finance: STS Digital says clients can use USDM1, a US dollar sovereign digital bond, as collateral for trades and financing—another step in Bermuda’s institutional digital-assets market. Regulatory Watch: The BMA proposes AI safeguards for regulated firms and will require police clearance certificates for “key persons” from 1 Oct 2026. Legal/Mining: Gold Reserve cleared a key motion to dismiss in its Court of Chancery dispute with Rusoro, with a breach of contract claim allowed to proceed. Shipping & Construction: Polaris Holding reports higher container and break-bulk volumes, pointing to continued construction-driven cargo demand. Cyber Risk: Bermuda Cupcake Company reports a suspected hack affecting devices and social media accounts.
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