**BFSB Statement ** The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has consistently expressed the view that the country’s financial services sector is proactive in adopting and implementing the international standards of … Read More
Newsletter
The Bahamas Committed to Meeting International Compliance Standards
The Bahamas Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs said The Bahamas’ determination to root out any dirty money is not only based on its international commitment to do so, … Read More
Privy Council Meets in The Bahamas for Second Consecutive Year
**The Judicial Committee** of the Privy Council of Great Britain met in Nassau during December 2007, the second year in succession that it has convened in The Bahamas. Speaking on … Read More
Financial Services Remains Strong Contributor to Economy
The financial services sector continues to make a positive contribution to the Bahamian economy as evidenced by sustained employment levels, salaries and capital investment. Speaking at the annual Bahamas Business … Read More
Bahamas Hosts Major Hedge Funds Conference
**November event to examine alternative fund industry** The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) along with co sponsor, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, and ten BFSB member firms will be hosting … Read More
Financial Services Sector: Update
**Interview with Mrs. Wendy Craigg, Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas** **BFSB:** How important is the financial services sector? ***WC:** There is no doubt about the importance – … Read More
Bahamas Ship Registry: A Strong Brand
**An Interview with Ken McLean, Director of Maritime Affairs, Bahamas Maritime Authority** ***BFSB:** It is now 30 years since the first ship was registered in The Bahamas, and more than … Read More
Bahamas Corporate Services: An Update
**Backbone of The Bahamas Financial Sector** The provision of Corporate Services in The Bahamas is a key component of our overall Financial Services industry. Corporate Services go hand in hand … Read More
Legislative Developments
**Amendments to the Foundation Act, 2004** **Introduction** The Foundations Act, 2004 (the "Act") defines a foundation (the "Foundation") as an entity, established by a Certificate of Registration. The Foundation charter … Read More
Bahamian Fund Administration Balances Flexibility with Governance
The Bahamas has a long history of providing investment fund services and has taken measured steps over the past few years to differentiate itself from other jurisdictions by creating a … Read More