BFSB last year launched a public education and awareness programme geared towards sustained growth and development of the financial services industry. Its strategic development plan for 2002 and beyond recognises … Read More
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FATF Releases Annual Report
The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) today issued its thirteenth Annual Report. *(See pdf link below)* In addition to the main achievements of the FATF in 2001-2002, … Read More
The Bahamas: A Preeminent Financial Centre
The Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments Integrity, transparency, accountability, efficiency and professionalism will be the watchwords of the Ministry of Financial Services and Investments. … Read More
Time-Share Industry To Be Promoted
The Government is reviewing a report on “The Economic Impact of Vacation Clubs and Timeshare in The Bahamas”, and will be promoting new legislation to upgrade and expand the financially … Read More
Using Technology To Increase Management Efficiencies
Fortis Fund Services (Bahamas) recently contracted Systems Resource Group (SRG) to install the ViewPoint Software to facilitate the management of the firm’s international business companies. The ViewPoint Software specialises in … Read More
New Democracy Course For Young Caribbean Leaders
***Deepening understanding of democratic institutions, values and practices, and developing effective political leadership*** The Bahamas is included among five Caribbean countries within which the Organisation of American States is launching … Read More
Anti-Terrorism Measures, Hemispheric Security and Trade – Key Issues at Hemispheric Assembly
Last week OAS Secretary General César Gaviria and Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur inaugurated the 32nd regular session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States. Foreign Ministers … Read More
FATF Report On Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories (NCCTs)
**Annual Report and Report on Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories – June 21 News Conference** In Paris today, the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) announced that it will … Read More
Skills Training A Key Factor In Competing Globally
The Hon. Vincent Peet, M.P. Minister of Labour and Immigration **Labour Day Address** The Government realises that in order *”to maintain our regional position and improve on it in a … Read More
Legislative Updates – Public Comments Invited
Mutual Funds Act & Regulations The Securities Commission of the Bahamas is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft Mutual Funds Regulations that support the Mutual Funds … Read More