The Bahamas Investor

...olled out: the Investment Condominium (ICON). BFSB chief executive officer Aliya Allen in introductory remarks at the event spoke to the collaborative work done by a wide assembly of industry partners in preparing the fund structuring vehicle to this stage of final consultation prior to its submission to Cabinet and ultimately to Parliament. These partners, she said, included the Ministry of Financial Services, the Association of International Ban......

...are very proud of these efforts, and I want to pay special commendation to Aliya Allen, the BFSB and its private sector working group, Antoinette Russell of the AIBT, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, the Director of Legal Affairs and her team, my legal counsel, Brandace Duncanson and my Director of Financial Services, Dr. Nicola Virgil-Rolle for bringing this ground breaking legislation and product to fruition, the Investment Condominium.......

...he board of directors of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) named Aliya Allen as the new chief executive officer and executive director, effective January 1, 2012. This month was also designated as Caribbean Tourism Month and an awareness campaign was run throughout the region. As visitors enjoyed the sunny high season, behind the scenes things were moving apace in the tourism sector. Baha Mar marked its first, official milestone with the......

...isse Trust Ltd Francesco Vanacore and the chief executive officer and executive director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Aliya Allen . cmorris@dupuch.com......

...d Pinder. In Hong Kong, the delegation led by Minister Pinder and BFSB CEO Aliya Allen will host a Bahamas Landfall event and attend the STEP Asia conference . At Landfall events the BFSB spearheads a customized pitch to key individuals on why The Bahamas is the place to conduct business. The information delivered and products and services discussed are geared specifically for that audience. The STEP Asia conference is a high-profile gathering of......

...lity, diversification is still an important goal for many investors,” said Aliya Allen while on a trip to Latin America during her tenure as Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chief executive officer. “Historic levels of inflation in many countries, and the fact that appropriation of property is still a very real concern, ensure that this will remain a priority. Access to capital markets and to investments outside of one’s home country will c......

...tudent of the Year will be announced – academy award style. BFSB CEO Aliya Allen (pictured) says, “This awards programme pays tribute to “People Power” – recognised as one of the most important assets of our financial services industry. Capacity building to meet the myriad challenges and opportunities that confront us today remains a key to success, and the sustainability of our sector.” The 2014 Nominees are: ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR Amanda I. Smith,......

...s, Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance John Rolle and chief executive officer of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Aliya Allen. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...n Shanghai. Strachan says building The Bahamas’ brand in Asia has been a challenge due to competition from other jurisdictions. “In Asia there were a number of people not as familiar with our jurisdiction as they were with others. They know about the British Virgin Islands; BVI is almost a household name. That is how well they are branded. It was good to get that experience so we can see what we have to do to bring us up to that same level.” It is......

...ger, Colina General Insurance Agents & Brokers Ltd EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR Denise D. Curry Turnquest, Sr. VP, Credit Risk, Commonwealth Bank Ltd Marie Cargill, Regional Director, Risk Management Legal Counsel, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Ltd BFSB CEO Aliya Allen says all of these individuals have demonstrated outstanding commitment to themselves, their organisations and to the Financial Services Industry of The Bahamas as a whole......

...by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and chief executive officer Aliya Allen says: “How do these things balance out? Indeed, as an industry sector, how do we get that balance right? Helen will bring her expertise to the table in addressing this critical topic in an evolving regulatory environment.” Widely recognized as the prime architect of the modern Jersey regulatory regime, Hatton retired as deputy director general of the Jersey Fina......

...nt Award for outstanding, sustained contribution to the industry. BFSB CEO Aliya Allen says: “This role model for women in the industry has always demonstrated her commitment to the sustainability of the financial services sector, no matter what hat she has been wearing at any given time. She has been an Ambassador of the industry and has taken time to give back to the sector and to the business community at large, while retaining a self-effacing......

...duct is the ICON. Bahamas Financial Services Board chief executive officer Aliya Allen explains the thinking behind the product in her article at the top of the Investing section. Aimed at Brazilian high-net-worth individuals in particular, the BFSB chief describes the ICON as the “perfect product” to target the funds driven Latin American markets. For all these stories and many more, plus the vastly informative Investor’s Resources Guide, pick up......

.... “We are very pleased to have the Minister’s involvement in London,” said Aliya Allen (left), BFSB chief executive officer and executive director. “His presence and participation will send a strong message on the importance of the financial services industry to The Bahamas and the government’s commitment to its continued development and success.” She added: “There is relentless competition from other jurisdictions for the attention of intermediar......

...with almost $40,000 raised toward that goal. In a joint statement BFSB CEO Aliya Allen and AIBT chair Antoinette Russell said: “Like all Bahamians we are shocked by the Joaquin’s devastation of the southern Bahamas and concerned for the people who live there. By working together we believe we can make a bigger impact than alone.” The Financial Services Care Initiative will purchase priority items as identified by relief organizations and community......