The Bahamas Investor

...unts to the US Treasury. Earlier this year, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder announced that the government would adopt a Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the US Treasury in order to carry out its reporting duties. According to Nottage, the government is currently deliberating the costs associated with the Model 1 agreement, including those related to implementing an electronic reporting system and providing the necessary tr......

...e Minister are the Minister for Financial Services and International Trade Ryan Pinder and State Minister for Investment in the Office of the Prime Minister Khaalis Rolle. Prime Minister Christie is expected to offer assurances of The Bahamas’ commitment to the relationship between the two nations as they continue to find ways to work with each other, both bilaterally and within a regional context on a number of issues including trade and technica......

...t July 2015. The forum was also attended by Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Yuan Guisen, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as well as members of the Bahamas Investment Authority . The CCPIT promotes China’s international business interests by developing cooperation and exchanges with other countries. The Sino Americas Summit is a by invitation event, scheduled for July 2015. The summit......

...1-April 2 and was held at the British Colonial Hilton , Nassau. Prime Minister Perry Christie delivered the keynote address and delegates also heard from Minister for Financial Services Ryan Pinder. The event was sponsored by the Caribbean Export Development Agency and welcomed attendees from across the region. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...rs buying property worth at least $500,000. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder commented that although there are no plans to alter this law at the moment, it is something that could be examined in the future–particularly in regards to Chinese investors who are keen to set up commercial operations in The Bahamas. “A transparent regime for permanent residence is something that will differentiate a country like The Bahamas from others,” he sa......

...llective. It was designed primarily for the Brazilian market and is a key part of The Bahamas’ efforts to make inroads into the niche fund market in Latin America. In presenting the ICON bill to the House of Assembly earlier this year, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said: “The ICON is another example of The Bahamas’ never-ending commitment to be first in class in the provision of market responsive regulated and sophisticated products.......

...ill be recognized at the 2014 Gala Awards Dinner on November 14. In addition, BFSB will recognize a 2014 graduate from the School of Business at the College of the Bahamas, as FSI Student of the Year. Also on this occasion, Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services, will announce the recipient of the 2014 Minister’s Award – presented to an individual chosen by the Minister for contributions to the development and/or promotion of the sector.......

...Board chief executive officer Aliya Allen, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, and Michelle Neville-Clarke of Lennox Paton will provide an update on the wealth and asset management services and products in The Bahamas, including the new Investment Condominium launched in August. Allen says: “BFSB has chosen to partner with Latin Markets in Miami, as well as in the region, because its platform provides a comprehensive and fascinating persp......

...l you that we are headed for good days in this country,” he said. “The country is moving in the right direction.” The National Conclave runs April 2-3 at Breezes Resort, Nassau. Speakers included Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. Topics to be discussed during the two-day conference include tax reform, arbitration, foreign direct investment and public private partnerships. cmorris@dupuch.......

...the provisions of the EPA, in terms of obligations and benefits. The Hon. Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services of The Bahamas, has said his Government places great importance in the soon to be finalized Plan, as EPA implementation forms an important part of the country’s trade policy. The EPA is a trade and development accord between the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM), of the one part, and the European......

...stitutions within the Bahamian government and outside of the government to ensure that Bahamians are ready for the changing realities in the financial services sector. Prime Minister Perry Christie chats with Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder (left) during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Caribbean Conference on The International Financial Services Sector. The three-day conference is currently being held at the British Colonial Hilton from......

...nts’ Week is organized by the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) and runs through Friday 9 November at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel. Speakers will include Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, Minister of State for Investment Khaalis Rolle and chief executive officer and executive director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Aliya Allen. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder’s address in the House of Assembly on trade and the opening of a new branch office for CIBC top the business news from ZNS this week. Watch the full report here.......

...the country’s second largest economic driver, financial services, will see positive results from the creation of the new Ministry of Financial Services, headed by Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder . “The new Minister of Financial Services has some ambitious plans for the development of this industry, so I am quite optimistic.” cmorris@dupuch.com......

...ding to Sri Lanka for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) . Pictured: At The Ritz Hotel in London (from left) High Commissioner Ed Bethel; Dawn Bethel; Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder; Allyson Cheng; Clemence Cheng; Prime Minister Perry Christie; Bernadette Christie; Paul Wallace; Simon Mullett; and Sir Baltron Bethel. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)......