Cayman Reinsurers talk innovation in Monte Carlo
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN — A Cayman contingent of reinsurers and industry experts will be attending the Monte Carlo ‘Rendez-Vous’ 8 – 11 September, an annual networking event that attracts thousands of reinsurance industry participants from around the world. The…
Delegation travels to Gibraltar
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin leaves the Cayman Islands this weekend to attend a pre-meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council in Gibraltar. Also attending will be Jennifer Ahearn, who has been appointed as a Sherpa –…
Appleby drives further expansion of its Private Client and Trust practice in Bermuda, Cayman and Guernsey
From Business Life Driving the significant growth in its global Private Client and Trust practice, Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, has announced the appointment of two new senior associates: Ashley Fife…
BlackBerry joins FIDO Alliance
BlackBerry Joins FIDO Alliance and Board; Seeks Secure, Universal Authentication for Mobile Platform and Device Users WATERLOO, ON and PALO ALTO, CA – The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, an industry consortium revolutionizing online authentication with the first standards-based specifications,…
Commentary: Farmed food fallacy
Dan Murphy From Drovers Conventional wisdom among eco-activists considers farmed foods to be inferior to “naturally” raised alternatives. Indeed, aggressive campaigns are underway to demonize ventures such as farmed salmon, which they consider to be an environmental threat to the…
3 Essential Tips for Using the Cloud
By Christina Warren From Mashable Jessica asks, I’ve decided to trust the cloud for my business, but I’m still concerned about reliability. What can I do to make sure I can still access my data and applications if the cloud…
The 10 luxury cars that thieves go after the most
By Richard Read, The Car Connection, From Business Insider PHOTO: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images The Highway Loss Data Institute recently reported on the Ford F-250 pickup’s popularity among car thieves. But as nice as the F-250 can be, the National Insurance…
Pinder promotes Customs Management Act to protect global trade
From Bahama Islands Info NASSAU, The Bahamas — Organising Bahamian global trade professionals to detect the movement of counterfeit goods is the first step to prevent the island nation from being used as a hub for international money laundering and…
The death of the Doha Round will be a mixed blessing for the Caribbean
By David Jessop From Stabroek news For many economists, journalists and commentators, the Doha development round at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) died a while back, but has yet to be laid to rest. Launched with much optimism in Qatar…
The Guy Who Wrote One Of The Most Famous Songs Of All Time Says US Copyright Law Cheated Him Of Millions
By Rob Wile From Business Insider The classic Motown song “Money (That’s What I Want)” has generated millions of dollars in royalties since it was first recorded in 1959. It’s appeared in countless movies, and been covered by John Lennon,…
