The Securities Commission of The Bahamas recently announced the launch of its redesigned website, www.scb.gov.bs.

The website overhaul is in-line with the commission’s 2011 priorities statement to improve the efficiency of the organization.

The site provides vital information for investors and wealth managers on a range of topics including:

Legislative Framework: this section includes downloadable versions of the applicable acts, regulations, rules, guidelines, and guidance notes

Media: this section has been re-organized to include press releases, public notices, speeches given by commission representatives, events held or attended by the commission, and other relevant information

Investors: this section provides a one-stop-shop for investors seeking to confirm regulated entities and wanting to review a library of communication tools released by the commission.

The revamp includes new categories such as:

Licensing and Registrants: which provides information needed by individuals and entities to become licensed or registered by the commission, along with the requirements to remain in good standing once licensed/registered

Enforcement: this section highlights the disciplinary decisions, settlements, and supervisory action taken by the commission under its enforcement powers.

Other highlights of the website include an e-complaints feature, which facilitates the submission of complaints to the commission by all industry participants and the general public, and an e-news feature, which allows persons to subscribe to an e-mail mailing list to receive information in real time.

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