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WTO officials visit Bahamas – photos

Friday, April 11th, 2014 | Filed Under: News & Press

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......

 

Finance experts attend FATCA compliance seminar

Friday, February 17th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...der, born in the US or is a permanent resident, among other criteria. Ryan Pinder, member of Parliament and Co-chair of the Committee on Foreign Relations and Foreign Trade, highlighted this concern in his remarks during the event. “It will potentially be very difficult to identify some US persons, especially dual passport holders, who can easily open financial accounts with non-US passports,” he said. “The US government is putting this burden dir......

 

New Director of Financial Services to be named next month

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...igure 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 members......

 

Nassau hosts “groundbreaking” regional FATCA conference

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 | Filed Under: News & Press

...ribbean. Opening the event yesterday, Minister for Financial Services Ryan Pinder said the conference was “a groundbreaking opportunity” and “the first of its kind in the region.” FATCA requires all foreign financial institutions to disclose information on their US accounts to the US Treasury. It is due to become law next year. The first day of the conference saw speakers from the Treasury and the IRS outlining the regulations in detail and explai......

 

Tapping China

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 | Filed Under: Features

...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 Council......

 

BFSB, FS Ministry plan China promotion

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 | Filed Under: News & Press

...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 Bahamas as......

 

Government seeks international guidance on arbitration

Friday, October 31st, 2014 | Filed Under: News & Press

...h to become a leading arbitration hub. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder (pictured) announced this morning that Jan Paulsson, head of the International Arbitration Institute of the University of Miami and former president of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration will act as personal advisor to the government in its drive to build an arbitration centre in The Bahamas. In this role, Paulsson, who is a member of the Permanent......

 

Niche markets offer opportunities for compliance officers

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 | Filed Under: News & Press

...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, saying: “......

 

Bahamas targets Latin America

Friday, September 14th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...as’ financial services economy,” said Minister for Financial Services Ryan Pinder addressing members of the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO) this week. “Many countries in Latin America have experienced growth at a time when other countries have receded. We are positioned to be the gateway to the Americas. It is important that The Bahamas positions itself to be a mover in this market.” The Minister also spoke of the need for The Ba......

 

Accountants “crucial” in changing business environment

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...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 private in......

 

Ministers to speak at MLRO Day

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 | Filed Under: News & Press

...t 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 president......

 

Government working to reduce energy costs – video

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder says that the government is working to reduce energy cost for manufacturers. Watch an interview with Pinder here.......

 

BACO announces new executive committee

Friday, June 8th, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...t the AGM, the outgoing Excom have been privileged to have served over the past year and it goes without saying that none of it would have been possible without the dedication and drive of the Excom,” says immediate past president Kesna Pinder. “We are thrilled with the passing of the baton to the incoming team whom we are confident will exceed and go further than we did.” From left: Mildred Johnson, Rochelle Cleare, Marsha Ferguson, Jennifer Rahm......

 

Airport awards outstanding employees year-end accolades

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 | Filed Under: News & Press

...Three employees at the Nassau Airport Development Co (......

 

Economic panel urges more “creativity”

Thursday, June 21st, 2012 | Filed Under: News & Press

...ion (BHA) Stuart Bowe; real estate entrepreneur Chris Mortimer; and Rupert Pinder, an economist and assistant professor at The College of the Bahamas . The moderator was attorney and media personality Jeffrey Lloyd. The discussion got underway with a broad look at the state of The Bahamian economy. “Even though we’re at 16 per cent unemployment, we feel the economy has bottomed out and is recovering,” noted Cooper, but went on to say that the budg......

 
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