
Parliament passes CRS bill
Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressDecember 2016 marks a significant month for the financial services industry in The Bahamas. The much anticipated Bill to provide...
FS Minister backs AEOI Bill
Thursday, December 8th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows the contribution by the Member of Parliament for the Seabreeze constituency and Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan...
Countries agree on tax treaty initiative – PDF
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressMore than 100 jurisdictions have concluded negotiations on a multilateral instrument (MLI) that will swiftly implement a series of tax...
AG releases statement on ICIJ leaks
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows a statement from the office of the Attorney General regarding the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) leak:...
Industry urged to engage with CRS
Friday, September 23rd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressAs The Bahamas moves to adopt the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the international community will be watching, warned Brian Moree,...
Minister Strachan addresses BFSB AGM
Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows remarks by Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan at the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s Annual General Meeting held...
BFSB publishes updated CRS guidelines – PDF
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressFollowing are the frequently asked questions on The Bahamas’ approach to the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard & related...
STEP hosts tax presentation
Thursday, September 8th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressThe Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) hosted an industry luncheon today during which a leading tax lawyer spoke...
FATCA report deadline looms
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressThe Bahamas Competent Authority advises that the “tax information exchange” portal for Bahamian financial institutions to submit information on FATCA...
FATCA update – PDF
Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressThe IRS has upgraded the FATCA Online Registration System, enabling sponsoring entities to provide additional required details. Added features include...
Guardian of financial stability
Thursday, July 28th, 2016 | Filed Under: FeaturesThe Bahamas has earned its place in the ranks of jurisdictions able to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) due...
OECD report seeks global growth though tax reform
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & Press25/07/2016 (OECD) – Governments should use tax policy to drive forward economic agendas that seek to boost growth while sharing...
BFSB comments on automatic exchange
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressBFSB has released an updated document relating to The Bahamas’ Commitment to Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI). It notes that...
PM: public/private alliance vital to GB revival
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressPrime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that an Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) signed with private sector stakeholders in Grand Bahama...
PM updates Parliament on HCA
Monday, May 9th, 2016 | Filed Under: News & PressHere follows a May 9, 2016 communication by Prime Minister Perry Christie on the review of expiring concessions contained in...
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