Ian D. Fair, outgoing Chairman of the Bahamas Financial Services Board, has been selected as the recipient for the first-ever “Minister’s Award” created by the Ministry of Financial Services and … Read More
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Tax Neutrality & Commitment To Client Confidentiality
Long-established as one of the foremost international financial centres and a key operational base for many of world’s most recognised and respected banking and financial organisations, The Bahamas retains both … Read More
G-7 Finance Ministers Meet In Washington
**Combating Terrorist Financing** Emerging from a September 27 meeting in Washington, D.C. Group of Seven Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors issued a statement reaffirming strong commitment to combat terrorist … Read More
Transparency Obligations Versus Privacy Of Client Information
**Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson** Minister of Financial Services and Investments Providing opening remarks at yesterday’s *USA Patriot* Act Seminar sponsored by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the … Read More
Towards A Level Playing Field
**International Corporate Crime** A study undertaken by international law firm Stikeman Elliott on behalf of the International Tax and Investment Organisation (ITIO) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners … Read More
Western Hemisphere Finance Ministers Meet In Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul H. O’Neill welcomed Finance Ministers of the Western Hemisphere meeting in Washington, D.C. today. He said the meeting of Ministers marks an excellent occasion to discuss … Read More
Compliance Training & Qualification
The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) and the Bahamas Institute of Bankers (BIB) have joined forces with the International Compliance Association (ICA) to launch a new Course and Qualification … Read More
Industry Recognises Stars
**Annual Banquet** Financial Services Week in The Bahamas ended on Saturday, with the Financial Services Industry Awards Banquet, when special recognition was given to outstanding performers in three categories. The … Read More
BFSB Members Elect New Directors
**Annual General Meeting 2002** The Bahamas Financial Services Board held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 12, at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel. At that time, members present elected … Read More
Global Financial Stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the third issue of the Global Financial Stability Report, a quarterly publication launched in March 2002 to provide a regular assessment of global … Read More