The Bahamas Investor

...hey are better equipped to meet any future challenges. She said the organization would increase and improve its educational programmes with this in mind. Joining the discussion, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said The Bahamas’ strategy was to focus on its product portfolio to attract clients and that it was key to “stay ahead of the game and plan and offer products.” cmorris@dupuch.com......

...rs buying property worth at least $500,000. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder commented that although there are no plans to alter this law at the moment, it is something that could be examined in the future–particularly in regards to Chinese investors who are keen to set up commercial operations in The Bahamas. “A transparent regime for permanent residence is something that will differentiate a country like The Bahamas from others,” he sa......

...with the theme: Exploring the Possibilities. Speakers included Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...essional of the Year, and Achiever of the Year. An award also is presented for Financial Services Development & Promotion. This year, BFSB also will present a Lifetime Achievement Award. The organization announced last month that the Recipient is Ian Fair, Chairman of Bahamas First Holdings Ltd, Butterfield Trust (Bahamas) Ltd, and the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX). This award salutes outstanding and sustained performance and co......

...Board chief executive officer Aliya Allen, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, and Michelle Neville-Clarke of Lennox Paton will provide an update on the wealth and asset management services and products in The Bahamas, including the new Investment Condominium launched in August. Allen says: “BFSB has chosen to partner with Latin Markets in Miami, as well as in the region, because its platform provides a comprehensive and fascinating persp......

...Restaurant June 19. Also in attendance was Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, who also addressed the members and discussed arbitration as new business for The Bahamas. The charge to the Executive Committee was given by Dame Joan Sawyer, retired chief justice of The Bahamas (1996 – 2001) and president of the Court of Appeal of the Bahamas (2001- 2010). She was the first woman to serve in those two positions. Retired justice Rubie Nottage......

...gy and reevaluating business licence fees. The BICA event took place at the Melia resort, Nassau as part of a week-long series of presentations. Other speakers during the week included Ryan Pinder, partner at Graham Thompson, and Christina Rolle, executive director of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...rs at the event included Prime Minister Perry Christie, former Attorney-General Sean McWeeney and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...ntis Paradise Island. Additional speakers on the agenda include Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...4 at Breezes SuperClubs in Nassau. Additional speakers included Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder says that The Bahamas is perfectly positioned to become a centre for dispute resolution in the region.......

...l you that we are headed for good days in this country,” he said. “The country is moving in the right direction.” The National Conclave runs April 2-3 at Breezes Resort, Nassau. Speakers included Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. Topics to be discussed during the two-day conference include tax reform, arbitration, foreign direct investment and public private partnerships. cmorris@dupuch.......

...ted arbitrators and mediators within five years. “This will create the platform for the continuation of the government’s national mandate to establish The Bahamas as an International Commercial Arbitration Center,” said Bertha Cooper-Rousseau , chairperson of The Bahamas Branch of CIArb. Arbitration is a mechanism by which a dispute is referred to a neutral third party for a decision. The decision is called an award, which is legally binding and e......

...r, a Halsbury Chambers associate, attended the 1st Annual Private Wealth Latin America and the Caribbean Forum in Miami, helping to boost the profile of The Bahamas. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder was among the speakers at that conference, touting the country’s competence in handling the most complex of wealth, asset management and investment matters.......

...Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder was a keynote speaker at a Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers conference held earlier in the week. Watch a ZNS television news report of the event here.......