The [Central Bank of The Bahamas](http://www.centralbankbahamas.com) has announced the appointment of Mr. Abhilash Bhachech as the Inspector of Banks & Trust Companies. Mr. Bhachech’s vast career experience includes successes in … Read More
Financial Industry Seminar To Discuss The Evolving Legislative Landscape
In 2011, amidst turbulent and uncertain times for economies around the world, The Bahamas implemented a raft of legislative amendments aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of the financial services industry. … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services: Vision for the Way Forward
The Bahamas, while only 40 years old as an independent country, is rich in history with the oldest democracy and one of the longest established international financial services sector in … Read More
Bahamas Financial Sector Pursues its Comparative Advantage at IBFS 2012
More than 145 financial services professionals from The Bahamas and internationally attended the annual [International Business & Finance Summit](http://www.ibfs-bahamas.com) (IBFS), hosted this past weekend in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Paul Winder, … Read More
SCB Appoints Executive Director
The [Securities Commission of The Bahamas](http://www.scb.gov.bs) today announced the appointment of Mr. Dave Shannon Smith as Executive Director of the Commission, effective March 1, 2012. Mr. Smith succeeds Mr. Philip … Read More
New Superintendent for Insurance Commission
The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas (ICB) has announced the appointment of Michele Fields as the new Superintendent of Insurance. Mrs. Fields is a member of the Institute of Chartered … Read More
New Year’s Address: Office of the Prime Minister
The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham. Prime Minister of The Bahamas, presented his annual “[New Year’s Address](http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/d60ab3f3-6e0b-40d8-a298-a33585f7575f/HAI+New+Year%27s+Address+Revised+24+Jan+2012+-+6%5B1%5D.pdf?MOD=AJPERES)” to the nation tonight. Under the theme *“Investing in the Bahamian People”,* the … Read More
Strengthening Tax Compliance through Cooperation
The 7th meeting of the Forum on Tax Administration took place in Buenos Aires on 18-19 January 2012. One hundred and twenty delegates from 45 countries and organisations met at … Read More
The Bahamas and Malta Sign TIEA
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Malta signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) yesterday, providing for the exchange of information between the two countries on tax matters. The High … Read More
International Business & Finance Summit
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is in the final stages of preparation for this year’s [International Business and Finance Summit](http://www.ibfs-bahamas.com) (IBFS) scheduled to be held February 2-5 at the … Read More