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06 Dec
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2006

Initial data suggests that economic growth was sustained during the month of October, reflecting continued firming in construction activity and consumer demand.

04 Dec
2006
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Documents

On 29th November, 2006 the Central Bank of the Bahamas hosted an Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for licensees at the British Colonial Hilton. Two papers resulting from that seminar titled (i) Risk Rating Framework and (ii...

01 Dec
2006
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER

SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER

29 Nov
2006
Quarterly Statistical Digest, November 2006

QSD November 2006 is now available, for complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through September 2006, please click on the link below.

24 Nov
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 23, 2006

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...

21 Nov
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 16, 2006

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...

13 Nov
2006
Supreme Court makes Order to Wind-up SSBT

The Central Bank's Petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank & Trust Ltd. ("SSBT") was heard on November 13th 2006, in the Supreme Court before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Justice Isaacs ordered that SSBT be woun...

03 Nov
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments September 2006

Preliminary data for the month of September revealed continued growth in economic activity, amid strong gains in domestic demand as evidenced in steady levels of construction investments and domestic credit growth.

26 Oct
2006
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, June 2006

The QER for June 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter. Also, inclusive in this release is the "Survey of Pension Plans in The Bahamas (2004)".

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18 Oct
2006
SSBT Updates

The Central Bank's petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank and Trust Ltd. is scheduled to be heard on November 13th 2006 before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Please see the attached Notice for more information.

18 Oct
2006
SSBT Updates

On 27th July 2006 the Privy Council ordered Mr. Mohamed Harajchi to personally pay the Respondent's costs in respect of his appeal to the Privy Council (Appeal No 66 of 2004). A copy of the costs Order may be viewed on...

06 Oct
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, August 2006

During the review month, economic activity continued to expand, supported by strong residential and hotel construction activity, brisk consumer spending and sustained improvement in tourism.

04 Oct
2006
WARNING NOTICE: September 28, 2006

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...

19 Sep
2006
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Review, Qtr. II, 2006

Preliminary data indicate that the Bahamian economy maintained its positive momentum during the second quarter of 2006, benefiting from strengthened tourism output, construction activity and domestic consumer demand. Alt...

11 Sep
2006
List of Banks and Trust Companies: 30/06/06

The Central Bank of The Bahamas recently published the names of Banks and Trust Companies licensed in The Bahamas under the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2000, as at 30th June, 2006.