**Sub-Group Reports** The OECD Global Forum on Taxation’s Sub-Group, established at the Ottawa Forum last fall, was mandated to develop proposals for achieving a global level playing field. The Sub-Group … Read More
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Maritime Cadet Training
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Transport and Bahamas Maritime Authority introduced a Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) programme within the secondary schools in The Bahamas. Specifically, the BMCC aims … Read More
Industry Training: A Vital Component
**Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments** *”The paradigm for financial services has changed, with onshore centers competing for offshore business, and competition for global services reaching … Read More
Commonwealth Acquires Citibank’s Retail Loan Portfolio
Commonwealth Bank Limited has officially acquired Citibank’s remaining retail loan portfolio, reportedly increasing its loan portfolio by approximately 1.5 per cent or $8 million. Chairman T.B. Donaldson says, *”We are … Read More
Swiss-EU Agreements
During a first-ever Swiss-EU Summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Switzerland and the EU signed nine bilateral agreements, ranging from tax to the free movement of people. The agreements were hailed … Read More
Corporate Wellness Forum
The Counsellors Ltd. are sponsoring the annual Corporate Wellness Forum on May 25th at the Radisson Cable Beach Resort. The event is being held under the theme *”Transforming the Worker … Read More
BFSB to Address MFA Forum 2004
**The Global Alternative Investment Industry** The Managed Funds Association (MFA) will host *Forum 2004* on June 14-16 at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York. The event, targetting professionals in the hedge … Read More
Bahamas At OFS Summit
The Bahamas will be represented at the 5th Annual Offshore Financial Services Summit on May 26-27, at Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, London. BFSB CEO and Executive Director Wendy C. Warren will participate on … Read More
Bahamas To Promote Funds Sector at GAIM
The Bahamas Financial Services Board will be an Associate Sponsor at GAIM 2004 in Lausanne, Switzerland June 8-10. GAIM 2004 is the largest global hedge funds event around, with some … Read More
BIFS Week of Seminars & Exposition
**May 17 – May 21** The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services is hosting its 15th annual week of Seminars, under the theme **”Paradigms For an Evolving Global Financial Market”.** Kim … Read More