Senate passes FS bills – video
Friday, December 8th, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressThe senate has passed a raft of bills that will see The Bahamas financial services sector enhance its compliance with...
Minister outlines plans for FS industry
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressMinister of Financial Services Trade and Industry and Immigration Brent Symonette today urged members of the Bahamian financial services industry...
SCB launches consultation on securities fees – PDF
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressThe Securities Commission of The Bahamas has launched a public consultation period in regards to the draft Securities Industry (Fee)...
SCB looks to amend Investment Funds regs – PDF
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressThe Securities Commission of The Bahamas has launched a public consultation period in regards to The Investment Funds (Amendment) Regulations,...
H&J bulletin highlights Trust Act amendments – PDF
Monday, June 26th, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressJune 2017 (Higgs & Johnson) – On 1st February 2017 The Bahamas bolstered its ‘firewall legislation’ by the coming into...
Government releases guidance on CRS protocols
Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressPursuant to the commitment of The Bahamas to effectively implement the Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”)/Automatic Exchange of Information, The Competent...
BFSB on Bahamas legislative overall
Friday, May 19th, 2017 | Filed Under: News & PressThe past 12 months has seen The Bahamas review its existing legislative framework for investment funds, with a view to...
Growing investment funds
Sunday, January 1st, 2017 | Filed Under: FeaturesThe international wealth management industry came under significant pressure to improve performance following the global financial meltdown in 2008. International...
FS Minister gives update on compliance – video
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressSpeaking at an event held in Nassau last week, Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan spoke about efforts being made...
Darville urges BACO to remain vigilant
Monday, September 26th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressPictured: Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville gives the opening remarks at the 11th Annual Northern Bahamas Conference of...
Industry urged to engage with CRS
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressAs The Bahamas moves to adopt the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the international community will be watching, warned Brian Moree,...
BFSB publishes updated CRS guidelines – PDF
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressFollowing are the frequently asked questions on The Bahamas’ approach to the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard & related...
Bahamas committed to OECD standard
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows a statement by The Ministry of Financial Services regarding the governments commitment: The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for...
Parliament to debate Securities Bill – video
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressMinister of Financial Services Hope Strachan says that the amended Securities Bill will provide greater transparency....
FATCA report deadline looms
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressThe Bahamas Competent Authority advises that the “tax information exchange” portal for Bahamian financial institutions to submit information on FATCA...
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