The Bahamas Investor

...l you that we are headed for good days in this country,” he said. “The country is moving in the right direction.” The National Conclave runs April 2-3 at Breezes Resort, Nassau. Speakers included Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis. Topics to be discussed during the two-day conference include tax reform, arbitration, foreign direct investment and public private partnerships. cmorris@dupuch.......

...t July 2015. The forum was also attended by Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder and Yuan Guisen, ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as well as members of the Bahamas Investment Authority . The CCPIT promotes China’s international business interests by developing cooperation and exchanges with other countries. The Sino Americas Summit is a by invitation event, scheduled for July 2015. The summit......

...Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder’s address in the House of Assembly on trade and the opening of a new branch office for CIBC top the business news from ZNS this week. Watch the full report here.......

...hey are better equipped to meet any future challenges. She said the organization would increase and improve its educational programmes with this in mind. Joining the discussion, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said The Bahamas’ strategy was to focus on its product portfolio to attract clients and that it was key to “stay ahead of the game and plan and offer products.” cmorris@dupuch.com......

...rs buying property worth at least $500,000. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder commented that although there are no plans to alter this law at the moment, it is something that could be examined in the future–particularly in regards to Chinese investors who are keen to set up commercial operations in The Bahamas. “A transparent regime for permanent residence is something that will differentiate a country like The Bahamas from others,” he sa......

...ic Works, speakers include Howard Rickey Mackey, MP for North Eleuthera, Thomas Sands, Jr president, Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce and Ryan Pinder, partner, Graham, Thompson & Co.......

...llective. It was designed primarily for the Brazilian market and is a key part of The Bahamas’ efforts to make inroads into the niche fund market in Latin America. In presenting the ICON bill to the House of Assembly earlier this year, Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said: “The ICON is another example of The Bahamas’ never-ending commitment to be first in class in the provision of market responsive regulated and sophisticated products.......

...ill be recognized at the 2014 Gala Awards Dinner on November 14. In addition, BFSB will recognize a 2014 graduate from the School of Business at the College of the Bahamas, as FSI Student of the Year. Also on this occasion, Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services, will announce the recipient of the 2014 Minister’s Award – presented to an individual chosen by the Minister for contributions to the development and/or promotion of the sector.......

...Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder says that efforts to achieve accession to the World Trade Organization are progressing.......

...gil-Rolle, director of Financial Services, brought greetings from Minister Ryan Pinder , assuring the Ministry’s full commitment to seeing growth within the insurance sector and in the captives industry in particular. Superintendent of the ICB, Michele Fields, provided welcome remarks speaking to the regulator’s strategy of adhering to international best practices and ensuring an effective regime, with a focus on an integrated approach to the supe......

...Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder says that The Bahamas is perfectly positioned to become a centre for dispute resolution in the region.......

...r, a Halsbury Chambers associate, attended the 1st Annual Private Wealth Latin America and the Caribbean Forum in Miami, helping to boost the profile of The Bahamas. Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder was among the speakers at that conference, touting the country’s competence in handling the most complex of wealth, asset management and investment matters.......

...with the theme: Exploring the Possibilities. Speakers included Prime Minister Perry Christie and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder. cmorris@dupuch.com......

...provisions of the EPA, in terms of obligations and benefits. The Hon. Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services of The Bahamas, has said his Government places great importance in the soon to be finalized Plan, as EPA implementation forms an important part of the country’s trade policy. The EPA is a trade and development accord between the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM), of the one part, and the European Unio......

...will be announced at the 2013 Gala Awards Dinner on November 1. In addition, BFSB will recognize a 2013 graduate from the School of Business at the College of the Bahamas, as FSI Student of the Year. Also on this occasion, Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services, will announce the Recipient of the 2013 Minister’s Award–presented to an individual chosen by the Minister for contributions to the development and/or promotion of the sector.......