
FS Minister addresses STEP luncheon
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows remarks by Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan at The Bahamas’ chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) luncheon February 15, 2016 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel in Nassau: Salutations: Miss Marie Cargill, President of The Bahamas Chapter of STEP Officers and Members of STEP Special Guests Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen Good Afternoon. Firstly, I would like to thank you Marie and your board f......
FS Minister highlights region’s business opportunities
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows the keynote address by Minister of Financial Services,Trade & Industry and Immigration Brent Symonette delivered at the Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference in Miami, May 7, 2018: I am pleased and honoured that I have been invited to bring the keynote address at what I am advised is the first annual “Business Opportunities in the Caribbean” Conference. I noted with interest the presentation of Mr. Jerry Butler. H......
Gov committed to manufacturing
Thursday, March 14th, 2013 | Filed Under: News & PressAddressing a group of leading businessmen last week, Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services, with the portfolio inclusive of trade and industry, said that “the government of The Bahamas remains committed to manufacturers.” “We proved that coming into office with the amendment to the Industries Encouragement Act and Tariff Act, which I know fundamentally helped many of the businesses represented here today.” Pinder made the comments at the Li......
Pinder to leave Cabinet – video
Thursday, December 11th, 2014 | Filed Under: News & Press...Ryan Pinder announced yesterday that he is stepping down from his post as Minister of Financial Services with effect at the end of this year. The international tax lawyer will remain a member of Parliament and has accepted a position with the Deltec banking group.......
Pinder stresses need for language skills – video
Thursday, September 13th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press...Speaking at the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers conference in Nassau yesterday, Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder urged sector professionals to learn a second language, such as Portuguese or Spanish, to help the jurisdiction tap new and emerging markets.......
Remarks by the Minister of Financial Services
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & PressRemarks by Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder at the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) symposium held in Nassau Monday, November 5, 2012: Introduction Welcome today to this informational seminar on the United States legislation, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The Internal Revenue Services describes the FATCA as “an important development in US efforts to improve tax compliance involving foreign financial assets an......
AG addresses Senate on FATCA bill
Monday, August 10th, 2015 | Filed Under: News & Press...tive of the significant role The Bahamas plays in the financial arena. The Financial Services section is continually evolving. This sector is the 2nd tier of our economy and if we are to remain relevant we must adapt and change. The provision of the necessary legal framework to support the new ways in which we must do business is critical. The United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was signed into United States (US) law in 2010 t......
Tapping China
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 | Filed Under: Features...private sector offerings such as Baha Mar have provided a similar commitment in cooperation with their dedicated promotional team in Hong Kong. The Bahamas is well advanced in becoming the pre-eminent jurisdiction of choice for Chinese entrepreneurs and HNWIs. Ryan Pinder served as Minister of Financial Services from May 10, 2012 to December 2014. Prior to that, he served as an international tax and commercial consultant for OL Private Corporate......
Immigration Minister meets with private sector
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 | Filed Under: News & Press...ito, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association; Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell; Minister of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle; immigration director William Pratt; Chester Cooper, president of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation; Stuart Bowe, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association; and Edison Sumner, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation. J......
PM’s 2014-2015 Budget Communication in full
Thursday, May 29th, 2014 | Filed Under: News & Press...office will also provide opportunities for the further development of the financial services industry. This business office will operate to attract family offices and shipping management offices to be physically present in the Bahamas, establishing linkages between our shipping and maritime industries and the financial services industry. Addressing the Crime Challenge We remain resolute with respect to our commitment to address the serious crime......
Building for the future
Sunday, July 13th, 2014 | Filed Under: Features...taught by the Minister of Financial Services and international tax lawyer Ryan Pinder. The institute also recently rolled out a course in corporate finance intended to fill knowledge gaps among attorneys, realtors and financial services practitioners in areas such as analysis of financial statements, capital structure and how to value a business, its structures and transactions. Many courses are accredited by international organizations. Collabor......
Ministry of Financial Services lays out roadmap
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press...d Ministry of Financial Services top priorities, according to the Minister Ryan Pinder. “We were put in place to enhance the industry [and] to ensure you, as the private sector, have the opportunity to enhance yourselves and your businesses.” “The Bahamas today faces a number of economic challenges. However, these challenges can be overcome. They can be turned into opportunities to really grow the industry; to go into areas we are not used to. We......
Bahamas rated top financial centre
Saturday, July 1st, 2006 | Filed Under: Features...This recognition not only reflects The Bahamas’ long history of providing financial services, which dates back to the 1930s, but also reinforces the jurisdiction’s historic commitment to maintain and grow its presence as a provider of high-quality financial services. This achievement highlights the importance and foresight of the many progressive developments in the jurisdiction as it continues to meet the requirements of an increasingly sophisti......
Bahamas, Dominican Republic consider joint business council
Friday, November 9th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press...untries. The council is a proposal of Bahamian Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder, who said a framework for a Memorandum of Understanding on the idea is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Pinder was speaking during a press conference with Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell and Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Alfred Gray following bilateral talks held in the Dominican Republic focusing on alleged poaching in Bahamian wate......
A tradition of excellence
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 | Filed Under: Features...tual resources, have been significant attributes in the development of its financial services sector. Today, approximately 250 banks and trust companies are located in The Bahamas, with many of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions having established branches or subsidiary offices here. Supporting the industry is a stable of organizations devoted to generating awareness of The Bahamas as a leading international financial centre (IFC)......