Technical working group demonstrated excellent coordination and cooperation leading to positive outcome for The Bahamas Source: Ministry of Finance (MOF) Author: Central Communications Unit (CCU), MOF Date: May 25, 2018 … Read More
BFSB News
BFSB and Graham Thompson Host Industry Development Series II
The Bahamas Financial Services Board in collaboration with member firm Graham Thompson, Counsel and Attorneys – at- Law, hosted a workshop on International Initiatives Impacting the Financial Services Sector as … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board Attends Trust Conference in Barbados
The Bahamas Financial Services Board attended the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Caribbean Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados May 7th -9th under the theme “Fast Forward: Future Thinking.” … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board And The Insurance Commission Of The Bahamas Board Attend “RIMS” 2018 In Texas
The Bahamas Financial Services Board attended the annual Risk Management Society (RIMS) conference under the theme “Go Big or Go Home” in San Antonio, Texas on April 16th-19th. The RIMS … Read More
Financial Services Regulators to Host AML/CFT Risk Management Conference
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has announced that it will host along with The Group of Financial Services Regulators of The Bahamas, The 2018 National AML/CFT Risk Management Conference. … Read More
Recommended that Bahamas Be Removed from EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions
Source: Ministry of Finance The European Union Code of Conduct Group has officially recommended the Bahamas’ removal from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. The Government received confirmation … Read More
CRS Implementation Handbook 2nd Edition Issued By OECD
On April 5th, 2018 The OECD released the second edition of the Common Reporting Standard Implementation Handbook. Financial Institutions are encouraged to consult the CRS Implementation Handbook and CRS-related FAQs, … Read More
The Bahamas’ Expects Removal from the EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes
Bahamas Financial Services Board Attends Captive Insurance Conference
Pictured Left to Right are: Candice Bain (Bahamas Cooperative League), Indira Munroe-Farrington (BFSB), Sinead Bethel (ICB), Santia Dean (BFSB) and Phelice Jones (ICB) On March 12th and 13th the … Read More
Bahamas named on EU Non-Cooperative Countries List
PRESS STATEMENT – 13 March 2018 By K. Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance The Bahamas was today included on the European Union listing of non-cooperative jurisdictions … Read More