The Bahamas Investor

...or Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE). BFSB chief executive officer Aliya Allen says: “Continuing education and regular informal learning is essential in today’s workplace and in every sector; this is particularly so in the captives space as we try to regain lost ground. We need to stay up-to-date on industry developments.” Allen also notes that BFSB continues to participate in external insurance conferences and programmes, all of which help the......

...eating a business environment conducive to industry growth. BFSB CEO Aliya Allen said of Saturday’s productive sessions, “The tone of the conclave was largely optimistic. Concerns were raised about a variety of issues impacting the sector, including international initiatives, regulatory policy and immigration; with a number of solutions discussed. BFSB is committed to working along with Government and regulators to address these and to chart the w......

...ty chief executive, STEP Worldwide. The session will be moderated by Aliya Allen, chief executive officer & executive director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) , which is organizing the event. “The current Presidencies of the G8 and G20 have identified transparency as a key programme objective, the former intertwining this with tax and trade, while the G20 has confirmed its focus on growth through trust and transparency,” says Allen.......

...t on one of the upcoming stars of financial services in The Bahamas, Aliya Allen–the newly appointed managing director and chief executive officer of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB). Assuming the position at the beginning of the year, the 34-year-old is charged with promoting the nation’s second largest industry as the offshore financial jurisdiction of choice. Given the competitive environment, it’s a formidable task, but Allen says s......

...innovate while not sacrificing the regulatory strength and standing of this jurisdiction. The ICON follows in the traditions of the Bahamas Foundation and the Bahamas Executive Entity in being the first of their kind in the common law world … and that is iconic indeed. About the author: Aliya Allen began her career in 2004 at the Attorney General’s Office in Civil Litigation and Chambers. She joined Graham Thompson in 2007 as an associate and was......

...guay, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Peru. BFSB chief executive officer Aliya Allen (left) says: “Our sponsorship and participation in this conference is in line with the consistent interest and business opportunities we are seeing from Brazil. Brazilian multimarket funds are being transformed from inward looking domestic focussed to alpha-seeking investments abroad. Managers are trying to offer more globalized structures and strategies so that clien......

...ent.” Minister Pinder commended the chief executive officer of BFSB, Aliya Allen , on her advocacy and dedication to the financial services industry of The Bahamas. “Ms Allen has worked hand in hand with the government on various initiatives ensuring BFSB’s concerns and ideas are always represented,” Minister Pinder said. “Her focus and dedication is to be applauded.” To the board of directors, Minister Pinder said that he must commend them on the......

...few years,” says BFSB chief executive officer and executive director Aliya Allen . “Persistent promotions by BFSB combined with independent efforts by many of our member firms have been key to this success. China’s burgeoning number of HNWIs and its investment groups and corporations requiring an ever increasing need for sophisticated international wealth, tax and asset planning services is a business opportunity that just can’t be ignored. But it......

...nt’s Gold sponsor and chief executive officer and executive director Aliya Allen as chairperson for the first day of the conference, The Bahamas had access to 400 domestic and international funds, investors, traders and corporations. “Our consistent presence at this event and in Brazil generally and the independent efforts by member firms, combined with our recent IOSCO A signatory status, have created real momentum for The Bahamas in this market,......

...nd in the capacity of its people,” said BFSB chief executive officer Aliya Allen. “As we seek to expand economic opportunities for Bahamians, we have to ensure that we are ready to participate in a global job market that is demanding, exacting and highly competitive. Language learning is critical to achieving this goal, and we’re thrilled to continue working with Rosetta Stone to help expand its programmes to students in our country.” The high sch......

...ists–Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chief executive officer Aliya Allen and BFSB chairman and managing director of ATC Trustees (Bahamas) Ltd, Paul Winder. “If you are measuring the development of a nation by economic and social advancement, then no other sector has contributed as much to the development of the country since independence as financial services. Particularly in terms of developing a sophisticated, educated professional clas......

...istant general counsel for regulatory compliance. McCartney succeeds Aliya Allen who has served as BFSB’s CEO since January 2012. Allen will provide transitional support to McCartney until December 31. In commenting on the new position, McCartney stated: “I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Moreover, I am committed to engaging with all relevant stakeholders, whilst drawing on my professional expertise, to en......

...nd executive director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Aliya Allen . “We are considered a leader in wealth management,” she told attendees at a recent seminar in Nassau. “We have a very good product as a jurisdiction, but it is now time that we increase the visibility of The Bahamas brand.” “It is very important that we increase awareness of our advantages in a way that differentiates them from the competition. The message is that we......

...y or to establish a hub in a new or more favourable time zone,” says Aliya Allen , chief executive officer and executive director, BFSB. “A modern, well-developed infrastructure, light touch regulation and a tax environment that is favourable to both companies and individuals are important considerations for trading companies. The Bahamas scores highly in all three areas and positions us to compete with other financial centres that are traditional......

...Vanderpool, recently paid a courtesy call on Lecester Allen, owner of the Allen Entrepreneurial International Institute, at his Lithonia, Georgia, facility. Consul general Rolle said the visit was planned to discuss ways and means of assisting young Bahamians in training and education. The consul general and Allen are expected to travel to Nassau on a fact-finding mission and to meet with local educators. This effort is one of several initiatives......