The Bahamas Investor

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder applauded the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and all participating firms for continuing to work with the current administration. He said that the BFSB was “a voice to the government on expressing both concerns and new opportunities in the industry that cause for the development of new products and joint promotional activities.” Minister Pinder made the comments at the BFSB Annual General Meeting......

...ibution to the House of Assembly this week, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said that the Bahamas government has agreed that the country shall achieve compliance under the United States Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) by negotiating and entering into a Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the United States Department of the Treasury . Minister Pinder said: “The government of The Bahamas has also agreed to the estab......

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said March 19 that the multi-sectoral European Partnership Agreement (EPA) stakeholder consultation is imperative in the development of a national EPA Implementation Work Plan by The Bahamas. “This implementation plan is inextricably intertwined with the establishment of a dedicated National EPA Implementation Unit who will hold the mandate to bring to fruition our agreed obligations to the Economic Part......

.... King, BBA – Accounting (COB) Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. L. Ryan Pinder, brought remarks on behalf of the Government of The Bahamas, congratulating all of the outstanding industry practitioners singled out for recognition and also acknowledging the gifted capacity resident throughout the financial services sector. These sentiments were echoed by BFSB Chairman Paul Winder who said, “As always, I stand in awe of the breadth of talent......

Pictured: Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder (left) speaks September 26, 2013, at the Higgs and Johnson Annual Client Seminar, held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose) Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said last week that the financial services industry, and specifically the developments in what is regarded as international best practices in international financial services, has caused for increased complia......

...onomic pillars to help bolster the economy. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis swept into office last year when the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) won the general election in May. In the 2012 Speech from the Throne, which accompanied the opening of Parliament, the government underscored its commitment to “the formulation and execution of po......

...ents on automatic tax information exchange, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder says he is convinced that The Bahamas will not only maintain, but also grow its financial services sector. He made the remarks during the 8th annual Nassau Conference held Wednesday at the British Colonial Hilton under the theme: “The shift has occurred. How are you positioned?” A key linchpin in the government’s overall economic initiative is the continued grow......

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder announced September 11, 2013, the establishment of the National Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Unit, headed by acting director of trade and industry Keva Bain, with dedicated officers from his Ministry, including Rita Kauffman, Karla Wells and Tia Hanna. “The National EPA Implementation Unit’s objective is to provide technical support and education resources to intergovernmental agen......

Pictured: Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder speaks at the Bahamas Financial Services Board Landfall event held at the Conrad Hilton in Miami November 7. Miami, Florida–Billions of dollars held by American financial institutions for Latin American clients could potentially make its way to The Bahamas, said Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder during a Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Landfall event held at the Conrad Hilton i......

Pictured: Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder speaks at the Bahamas Financial Services Board Landfall event held at the Conrad Hilton in Miami November 7. Using The Bahamas’ approach to FATCA as an example of the country’s leading status in financial services, Pinder said the jurisdiction viewed FATCA as a chance to “stay ahead of the game.” Hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) , Landfall events, which are held throughout......

...Minister of Financial Services with responsibility for trade and industry Ryan Pinder recently participated in the Caribbean Exporters’ Colloquium organized by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) . Addressing government officials and industry leaders in the region, Minister Pinder called for regional economic integration. “In order for our people in the region to benefit and appreciate regional integration, we must be successful at eco......

...in an ever-changing regulatory environment, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder firmly believes a first class international business center requires first class talent at all levels. “My Ministry cannot stress this enough,” he told industry stakeholders at the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s (BFSB) 10th International Business Finance Summit (IBFS) held at Bimini Bay Resort February 1-3. At the government level, Pinder expressed his Minis......

...nounced that Prime Minister Perry Christie has accepted the resignation of Ryan Pinder as the Minister of Financial Services. Pinder will be taking up a senior executive position with Deltec International Banking Group in Nassau. Pinder will remain as a Progressive Liberal Party member of Parliament. In explaining his decision to return to the private sector at this time, Pinder indicated that the interests of his wife and children at this time we......

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder has said that the government is taking a “balanced approach” to ensuring the continued diversification of the economy. Making his contribution to the debate on the 2012/2013 Mid-year Budget in the House of Assembly March 4, 2013, he said that this approach would demonstrate fiscal responsibility, yet strives for opportunities and advancements for Bahamians. Pinder outlined three primary elements of this......

...e Formation of an Investment Condominium by Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder given in the House of Assembly August 25, 2014: Introduction and Background Today I rise to move for the second reading of a Bill for an Act to Facilitate the Formation of an Investment Condominium in the Bahamas between Participants for the Purpose of Collective Investments and for Connected Purposes. Together, Mr. Speaker, these bills establish The Bahamas as......