The Bahamas Investor

...ment targets niche industries, according to Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder who urged attendees at yesterday’s Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO) Day to “own their segment” of the financial services sector. The Minister said that government was currently finalising its guidance on outsourcing compliance functions and urged members of the industry to capitalise on the entrepreneurial opportunities that would arise from this, sayi......

...ngly regulated global economy, according to Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, who today urged members of the profession to be in a “constant state of education and keep appraised of the international landscape.” Speaking on the second day of Accountants’ Week 2012, Minister Pinder discussed the concept of mitigating risk and how enhanced compliance regulations would impact the industry. “As more and more requirements are imposed on priva......

...ior figure from the industry,” according to Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder . Speaking at the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services’ (BIFS) seminar held at the British Colonial Hilton today, the Minister said the new Director would be promoted to the role July 1 and hinted that the position would be filled by a woman. He also indicated that the new staff member would be well-received by the private sector, and was well-known to the me......

...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......

...lable in jurisdictions such as The Bahamas. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder says this outreach will generate critical exposure for the country. “It will allow us to develop the Chinese financial services sector for The Bahamas. The timing certainly is right, with the Asian market maturing in terms of the demand for the international diversification of assets. We have had a long-term goal of attracting Chinese investment to use The Baham......

Pictured: (top) Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder with deputy director general of the World Trade Organization David Shark, during a courtesy call at his Ministry, on April 9, 2014. From left: Legal affairs officer in the Accessions Division of the World Trade Organization Juneyoung Lee; David Shark; Minister Pinder; Bahamas permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Rhoda M Jack......

Minister for Financial Services Ryan Pinder has called for a “multi-faceted review” of the current tax system, saying reform would spur growth in the Bahamian economy. The Minister said the system, which heavily relies on customs duties, was not equitable and suffered from leaks that hindered growth. “With a more equitable tax structure, with less leakage, you can have a wider tax base with proper economic expansion,” he explained. Tax reform has......

...row at the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder will give the opening remarks at the event, which is organised by the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO), while Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Michael Halkitis will discuss the new VAT regime, ahead of its expected implementation next year. Also speaking at the conference will be Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson and BACO presi......

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

...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......

...with the theme: Exploring the Possibilities. Speakers included Prime Minister Perry Christie 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......

...o the civil code and further by CVM rules. Minister for Financial Services Ryan Pinder also addressed the briefing, which was packed with industry practitioners, describing the ICON as a prime example of how The Bahamas stays “ahead of the game” rather than being reactive to market needs. He expressed personal pride in the new product and assured industry of his Ministry’s commitment to its success. “The ICON is a fundamental tool for continued gr......

...s 12-14 May. The theme this year is ‘Exploring the Possibilities’ and additional speakers include Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...e in Geneva June 20 and 21. Newly appointed Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, will travel to London to participate in the Landfall event there. “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 com......