AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTax & Transparency: Microsoft’s country-by-country disclosure shows how it shifts profits toward low-tax hubs like Ireland, with much thinner margins in higher-tax markets—an issue that keeps landing in Bermuda’s orbit as global finance tightens. Local Governance: The Corporation of St George’s appoints Richard L. James as Acting Corporation Secretary and Transition Consultant after town manager Candy-Lee Foggo’s 11-year run. Crypto & Markets: Glimpse launches a Bitcoin forecasting market that pays users in Bitcoin for accurate predictions, aiming to reward accountability over confidence. Energy Costs: Bermuda’s Fuel Adjustment Rate rises to 14.226 cents per kWh from 1 July, adding about $2.17 monthly for the average home. Health Research: CariGenetics expands its Caribbean prostate cancer genetic study, adding Grenada with free PSA testing after Bermuda and St Lucia cohorts. AI & Finance Careers: 100 Women in Finance Bermuda hosts an AI, regulation and careers discussion, stressing faster insights but the need for human oversight. Insurance Tech: Bluprynt and Chainproof unveil “Verified D&O” for digital-asset decision-makers, using issuer and collateral proof to streamline underwriting.
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