**Sen. the Hon. James Smith Minister of State Ministry of Finance** Last week Sen. the Hon. James Smith led a Bahamian delegation to the UN General Assembly’s *”High-Level Dialogue on … Read More
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**Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments** The Ministry of Financial Services and Investments (MFSI) has launched the initial phase of a series of automation projects expected … Read More
Financial Services Student 2005
The Bahamas Financial Services Board is in the process of selecting the winner of the annual **Financial Services Student of the Year** award. This recognition programme was introduced in 2002 … Read More
Taxation of Savings Income
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration issued a release today indicating that the agreement on the taxation of savings income between Switzerland and the EU will enter into force on schedule, … Read More
Outlook for Financial Services Remains Positive
The Central Bank has released its latest report on the Gross Economic Contribution of the Financial Sector in The Bahamas, as part of its Quarterly Economic Review. The report summarises … Read More
Bahamas Ship Registry Maintains Position
The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, M.P., Minister of Transport and Aviation, says the outlook for the continued growth of the Bahamas Ship Register is excellent. Noting that the shipping industry continues … Read More
Pair of Industry Awards
FirstCaribbean International Bank has been singled out by Global Finance magazine and awarded the title of “Best Emerging Bank” for 2004-2005. The criteria for judging included growth in assets, profitability, … Read More
Halsbury Chambers Opens London Office
Founding Partner Branville McCartney has announced that Halsbury Chambers has opened an office in London. He says the expansion was in response to increasing demand in servicing clients abroad – … Read More
Bahamas Anti-Money Laundering Environment
FATF reports and communiqués are closely followed by BFSB and all key stakeholders internationally since it is the global standard setting body in the fight against money laundering and terrorism … Read More
Bank Records Significant Growth
Bank of the Bahamas International has released its third quarter results, showing net income up by 13% over the same period last year, and assets reaching almost $400 million. Earnings … Read More