FAQs on The COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS) ACT, 2018 (“CESRA”)
BFSB Hosts Its Annual International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) In Bimini
The Bahamas Financial Services Board hosted its annual International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) at the Hilton Resorts World Bimini on February 28th through March 2nd. Delegates heard from both local and international speakers. This year’s theme was, “Balancing Change with Continuity” which focused on giving delegates insight into the current regulatory environment and key … Read More
Investment Funds Bill 2019
Investment Funds Bill, 2019 (PDF) Tabled in Parliament in February, 2019
Gazetted – Revised Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements) Act
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IFC Review: The Bahamas: Committed to Compliance, Embracing Innovation
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