This past week, the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) announced the listing of four new mutual funds: · Premier Commercial Real Estate Investment Company Limited (PRE) · The Colina MSI … Read More
Asset Management
New Investment Funds Act & Regulations
The Investment Funds Act 2003 has been passed by both the House and Senate. Expectations are that the Act will be gazetted at the time the Investment Funds Regulations 2003 … Read More
Alternative Investment Conference
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and the Bahamas Fund Association (BFA) will participate in *Forum 2003*, the upcoming conference and exposition for professionals in the alternative investment industry. Sponsored … Read More
Investment Funds Bill: Model of Public – Private Sector Co-operation
Wendy C. Warren CEO & Executive Director Bahamas Financial Services Board With debate on the Investment Funds bill now underway in the Parliament, the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) believes … Read More
Expansion of Investment Funds Business
Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments Earlier this week, Minister Maynard-Gibson contributed to discussions in the House of Assembly during the Second Reading of the Investment … Read More
Investment Funds Bill: Right Balance Between Market Demands & Regulatory Oversight
In collaboration with the Bahamas Association of Mutual Fund Administrators (BAMFA), BFSB hosted a Members Business Forum on Monday, February 17, for the purpose of providing an analysis of the … Read More
The Bahamas: Attractive Jurisdiction For The Domiciliation Of Investment Structures
Michael L. Paton Chairman Bahamas Financial Services Board 2002 will undoubtedly be regarded as a seminal year for the financial services industry of The Bahamas. In January, The Bahamas signed … Read More
Hedge Fund Industry: Record 2001 Capital Inflows
The 8th Annual Hennessee Hedge Fund Manager Survey indicates that investors placed more money into hedge funds than ever before in 2001, even in the face of modest returns. According … Read More
Legislative & Regulatory Regime Promoting Growth in Mutual Funds Sector
According to a release from the Bahamas Association of Mutual Fund Administrators (BAMFA), the mutual fund industry in The Bahamas has expanded, with firm prospects for a “very bright future”. … Read More