The Bahamas continues to meet the requirements of an increasingly sophisticated financial services marketplace. Its reputation as an efficient, experienced and knowledgeable player in this area is universal. The government has made it clear that the jurisdiction will continue to be blue chip and well-regulated, qualities fundamental to The Bahamas’ continued success as a financial centre. Dialogue and cooperation at all levels of the industry is strong and greatly facilitated by the Ministry of Financial Services and Investments.

At the core of this success is a robust legislative environment. While the Foundations Act provides the Bahamas’ industry with a new tool drawn from the civil law tradition, it is just the latest in a series of legislative developments designed to strengthen The Bahamas’ business and regulatory environment.

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