Basking In A Healthy Economy

The Ironman of hedge funds

Successor to Sir John Templeton. Global fund star. Olympic sailor. Mark Holowesko's competitive edge serves his investors well

Billion-dollar playgrounds

Highlights of the largest resort and residential development deals announced in The Bahamas over the last 12 months

Confidentiality still a cornerstone of private banking

Recent legislative changes should preserve the future of the private banking industry

Bahamas rated top financial centre

Ideally located and committed to high-quality services

Look before you leap into the US

Thinking of moving to the States? The country's tax laws could take a huge bite out of your assets, even if you are not a citizen

Life insurance: A new tax saver

Innovative new products offer competitive pricing and greater investment flexibility in the face of changes to regulatory regimes

Bahamas tourism: A unique business model

An array of uniquely branded islands are sure to keep The Bahamas one of the world's top 10 travel destinations

A fifth and SMART(er) fund

The new template is well suited to family office arrangements and can be easily set up

Corporate incentives

Exclusive tax breaks, high-end facilities and world-class beaches await convention and business travellers to The Bahamas

Big steel in Freeport

A Hong Kong manufacturer chooses the expanding industrial park on Grand Bahama to set up a plant making steel-frame houses

Basking in a healthy economy

Steady growth backed by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and IMF

Tiny islands, big plans

$1-billion worth of new property developments is making Eleuthera the new "It" destination

Here comes the good life

The wealthy edge of the baby boom generation is fuelling a surge in second-home sales throughout the islands

Knocking on global trade’s door

Optimism is running high that a massive expansion of Grand Bahama's port facilities will make it one of the top shipping and distribution centres in the world

Staying well connected

BlackBerrys and expanded services keep you in touch

Going global

A fertile business and tourism industry make The Bahamas a great global bet