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16
Apr
2008
2008
Guidelines for the Management of Large Exposures
Please be advised that on April 11, 2008, there was a revision made to the Prudential Limits and Restrictions section of the website regarding the Guidelines for the Management of Large Exposures.
11
Mar
2008
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, January 2008
Based on preliminary data for the first month of 2008, economic activity continued to be supported by a healthy level of private sector demand, although other real sector indicators suggest some levelling off in net fore...
29
Feb
2008
2008
Warning Notice: February 29, 2008
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
14
Feb
2008
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2007
Initial data for the month of December suggest a slowing in the pace of economic activity, as signs of weakness in the tourism and construction sectors offset growth in consumer demand. Monetary developments featured an...
31
Dec
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2007
Partial indications suggest a moderate rate of economic expansion during the month of November, amid signs of an improving tourism outturn and stable construction activity. In the monetary sector, liquidity levels were c...
06
Dec
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2007
Preliminary data for October suggests that the Bahamian economy continued on a positive growth path, despite moderated contributions from foreign investment and tourism. Monetary developments featured seasonal increases...
14
Nov
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, September 2007
Indications are that the expansion in the Bahamian economy moderated somewhat during September, amid a leveling off in foreign investment inflow and tourism activity. Strengthened seasonal demand for foreign currency als...
15
Oct
2007
2007
Results of Pension Fund Survey (2005)
This article analyzes the results of the Central Bank's latest survey (2005) on private (sponsored) pension plans in The Bahamas. The available database on these activities now spans thirteen years, starting from 1992. A...
05
Oct
2007
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 2nd Quarter 2007
Preliminary data for the second quarter of 2007 indicate that the Bahamian economy expanded at a more moderate pace, compared to the same period a year earlier, based largely on weakened tourism output and reduced growth...
07
Sep
2007
2007
Quarterly Statistical Digest, August 2007
The QSD for August 2007 is now available. To view statistics as it relates to monetary, financial and economic statistics, please use the link below.
06
Sep
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, July 2007
Initial data for the month of July suggests some moderation in the pace of domestic economic growth, amid softened tourism performance and private sector investments, while the seasonal increase in demand for foreign cur...
03
Aug
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, June 2007
Preliminary data indicate that the expansion in the Bahamian economy was sustained during the month of June, buoyed by demand stimulus from private sector credit expansion and healthy foreign investment inflows, which co...
26
Jul
2007
2007
Fraudulent Solicitation with Illegal Use of Central Bank Name
It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of The Bahamas that solicitations via email have been issued which purport that Michael Lightbourne, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, is offering to cha...
13
Jul
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Finanancial Developments, May 2007
Preliminary evidence suggests steadied economic growth during the month of May, buoyed by ongoing construction activity on tourism-related investments, relative to moderated tourism inflows and subdued firming in domesti...
13
Jul
2007
2007
Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 1st Quarter 2007
The QER for March 2007 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.