IN MEMORIAM: YVES LOURDIN (1952 – 2019)
Legislative Developments – December 2018
ADDRESS BY HON KEVIN PETER TURNQUEST (28 NOVBEMBER 2018) BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BILL 2018 COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS) BILL 2018 Movement for Commercial Entities – 10 December, 2018 Movement for ROBO NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS BILL 2018 PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL 2018 REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP BILL 2018 REMOVAL OF PREFERENTIAL EXEMPTIONS BILL 2018
EU Related Legislation
REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ACT, 31 DECEMBER 2018 GAZETTE (PDF) COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS ACT), 21 DECEMBER 2018 GAZETTE (PDF) REMOVAL OF PREFERENTIAL EXEMPTIONS ACT, 21 DECEMBER 2018 GAZETTE (PDF)
Statement from the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Regarding Financial Sector Reform
In an effort to enhance the Financial Services Sector, the Government of The Bahamas is developing a new framework aimed at strengthening industry regulations and protecting revenues to the Public Treasury. By demonstrating our commitment to global standards, we are working to maintain The Bahamas’ competitive edge as a global leader in the financial services … Read More
BFSB & Minister Symonette Visits Swiss Financial Institutions with a Presence in The Bahamas and Hosts Bahamas Forum in London
Hon. Brent Symonette, Minister of Financial Services, Immigration, Trade and Industry recently along with Tanya McCartney, CEO and Executive Director of The Bahamas Financial Services Board , Mr. Michael Paton, Deputy Chairman of the Securities Commission of the Bahamas and past Chairman of BFSB, Mr. Ivan Hooper , Co-Chairman of The Association of International Banks … Read More
The Bahamas Securities Industry Reforms Near Completion
By: Christina Rolle, Executive Director, Securities Commission Of The Bahamas A complete overhaul of legislation governing The Bahamas’ investment funds industry is nearing completion, announced Christina Rolle, executive director of the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) at the annual briefing for the Bahamian securities and investment funds industries earlier this month. The overhaul includes … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board Hosts 20th Anniversary Fun, Run, Walk
The Bahamas Financial Services Board hosted its first ever Fun, Run, Walk on Saturday October 20th. The race was one of several events planned for the month of October to celebrate BFSBS’s 20th Anniversary. The fun, run, walk started promptly at 6am at Arawak Cay. Participants started at the western entrance of Arawak Cay, headed … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board Hosts Reception at STEP LATAM Conference 2018 In Mexico City
The Bahamas Financial Services Board hosted a successful briefing session and cocktail reception during the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Conference in Mexico City. The event took place on Thursday October 4th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Hosted at the end of the first conference day, the event was well attended by over one … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board Attends STEP LatAm 2018 Conference
The Bahamas Financial Services Board attended the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners LATAM Conference 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico on October 4th-5th. The STEP LATAM Conference 2018 was held at the Hyatt Regency in Mexico City. In attendance were over three hundred delegates from all around the world. The Bahamas was well represented with … Read More