Mr. Michael D. Foot, C.B.E., is the new Inspector of Banks and Trust Companies at the Central Bank of the Bahamas. Prior to moving to The Bahamas, Mr. Foot played … Read More
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Bahamas Regulatory Update
The Bahamas has made very substantial progress towards the development of an effective regulatory regime over the past two years according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report titled **"The … Read More
New Banking Inspector
At the beginning of November, Michael D. Foot, C.B.E., joined The Central Bank of The Bahamas as a consultant with responsibility as the Inspector of Banks and Trust Companies. Mr. … Read More
AIBT Announces Nassau Conference
The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT) has announced Founding Sponsorship of **The Nassau Conference**, which takes place February 7 and 8, 2005. The Hon. … Read More
Financial Services Retreat Scheduled for January
The second Bahamas Financial Services Retreat will be held January 28 -30th 2005 at the Great Exuma at Emerald Bay, a Four Seasons Resort. The Retreat is designed to bring … Read More
Bank of Bahamas: Positive Net Income, BISX Listing
Bank of the Bahamas International reports record net income for the three months ending September 2004 – the first quarter in its 2004-2005 fiscal year. This represents a 4.75% increase … Read More
Cable Bahamas Internet Speeds Increase
Cable Bahamas is significantly increasing Internet speeds on all of its CoralWave broadband Internet product offerings beginning December 1st, 2004. André Foster, vice president of Information Technologies at Cable Bahamas … Read More
Quality Ship Registry
**Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, M.P., Minister of Transport and Aviation** Addressing the 29th Annual Interferry Conference, recently held in Grand Bahama, Minister Hanna-Martin pointed out that ferry transportation plays a fundamental … Read More
QNB Acquires Ansbacher Group
All relevant regulatory authorities have completed the approval process for the acquisition of the Ansbacher Group by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The agreement followed a strategic review by Ansbacher and … Read More
The Bahamas Funds Environment
The Bahamas has made significant strides in the investment funds area, particularly in the past few years with the passage of the Investment Funds Act in 2003. The modern Act … Read More