The legislative agenda during the course of the year covered several pieces of industry and business-relevant legislation. Some 2010 Highlights: The BFSB Arbitration Committee worked closely with the Office of … Read More
IMF Bahamas Article IV Consultation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today issued a Public Information Notice (PIN) on its latest Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas, concluded by the Executive Board in October, 2010. Noting … Read More
Bahamas LandFall Targets Brasil
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) made its strongest push to date into Brasil in late November with a major event that targeted asset managers and sought to explore wider … Read More
BTC and Cable and Wireless Communications Sign MOU
The Government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with [Cable & Wireless Communications ](http://www.cwc.com)(CWC) for the sale of a 51% interest in the [Bahamas Telecommunications Company](http://www.btcbahamas.com) (BTC). … Read More
Panama and The United States Sign New Tax Information Exchange Agreement
The US Treasury has announced that in a ceremony today, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Panamanian Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Juan Carlos Varela signed a new [tax … Read More
Royal Fidelity Launches Emerging Markets TIGRS
##A Principal Protected, Local Currency International Investment ## Royal Fidelity has expanded its international investment product offerings with the launch of TIGRS (Total Index-Linked Global Returns Securities) 4, an emerging-market … Read More
National Career Awareness Outreach: Essay & Speech Competition
Starting in 2002, the annual Careers Fair hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) was complemented by a School Essay and Speech Competition. Participating schools select the best overall … Read More
International Business & Finance Summit: Enhancing Your SCRIPT for Growth
The second annual [International Business & Finance Summit](http://www.ibfs-bahamas.com) (IBFS) which brings together leaders and high level stakeholders in International business and finance takes January 21-23, 2011 at the Radisson Our … Read More
FSI Student Studies Investment Account Options
Last month BFSB announced that Edmund Bain (BBA-Accounting) had been selected as the College of the Bahamas graduate who would wear the “[Student of the Year](https://bfsb-bahamas.com/news.php?cmd=view&id=2982&pre=y)” hat for 2010. This … Read More
Conducting Insurance Business in The Bahamas
The Government of The Bahamas has taken steps to bolster its financial services sector through the enhancement of legislation pertinent to international products that are in high demand. This is … Read More