The Hon. Zhivargo S. Laing, M.P. Minister of Economic Development Speaking at the recent 2001 Miami Conference on the Caribbean and Latin America, the Hon. Zhivargo S. Laing, M.P., Bahamas … Read More
Industry News
Bahamas Re-elected To IMO Council
The Bahamas has been elected to a second two-year term on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations (UN) agency for the safety of shipping and … Read More
Legislative & Regulatory Regime Promoting Growth in Mutual Funds Sector
According to a release from the Bahamas Association of Mutual Fund Administrators (BAMFA), the mutual fund industry in The Bahamas has expanded, with firm prospects for a “very bright future”. … Read More
KYC Regime Considered Pivotal In Financial Services Sector
Addressing participants at a recent Anti-Money Laundering Seminar, Ernst & Young’s Corporate Manager Lorraine D. Burrows shared some basic “Know Your Customer” principles. Pointing out that KYC constitutes an integral … Read More
The Bahamas: Maintaining A Position Among Jurisdictions Well Regarded By The International Community
Addressing a luncheon meeting of the American Men’s Club yesterday, Governor Julian Francis of the Central Bank of The Bahamas made specific reference to the importance of the legislative and … Read More
Requirement for Registration of Securities Industry Participants: November 2001 Deadline Established
All participants in the securities industry are required to register with the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. The Securities Industry Act, 1999 envisions two categories of registration for firms: – … Read More
New Insurance Association
The Bahamas Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has been formed, to give independent life and health insurance brokers a voice in the market – and, specifically, enable them to provide input … Read More
A Proactive Approach to Anti-money Laundering
The partners of Ernst & Young, Bahamas are pleased to announce the sponsorship of a seminar scheduled for the afternoon of Monday November 12, 2001 at the British Colonial Hilton. … Read More
Impact of Terrorists Activity on Financial Services:
Sir William Allen Minister of Finance The events of September 11 and their consequences are very unlikely to leave financial services unaffected. Already, there are indications of a likely adjustment … Read More
Leading Financial Experts To Speak On Publicly Traded Companies
The 3rd Annual Bahamas Investment Conference will be held at the British Colonial Hilton on Saturday October 6, beginning at 9 am. * “This strategic event will focus on the … Read More