Courts & Compliance: Bermuda’s Supreme Court has issued a Practice Direction requiring all courts to prioritise money laundering and terrorist financing matters, reinforcing FATF-aligned standards. Competition & Cost of Living: The One Bermuda Alliance says competition laws—not price controls—are the better route to lower living costs, warning that proposed “critical service” rules could restrict market entry. Housing Pipeline: Housing Minister Zane DeSilva says the Government is targeting 400 affordable homes in the next 18 months, with feedback sought on sites for the next phase. Digital Finance: Premier David Burt says legislation on advancing a “digital version” of the Bermuda dollar will go to the House next month, with issuance expected to be private-sector led. Insurance & Reinsurance: Fitch reports strong H1 underwriting for Bermuda reinsurers as catastrophe losses ease, while noting premium pressure from rising competition. Cat Bonds & Capital Markets: Mangrove Property Insurance launched its inaugural catastrophe bond, Buttonwood Re Ltd., listing on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. Business & People Moves: Vantage Group appoints Lucy Fato as general counsel, and Conduit Re names Anthony Mongiello COO. Marine & Ports: Bermuda’s weekly shipping schedule for Aug 22 onward was released, with multiple cruise and container arrivals listed. BSX Update: The Bermuda Stock Exchange saw no trades on Aug 21, with the index finishing flat. Community & Culture: The Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture examined a 1827 incident involving a Bermudian ship’s role in the international slave trade.