Press Releases

05 Jun
2018

Consultation Paper on the Bank Resolution Framework

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has released a Consultation Paper on its Proposals to enhance the existing bank resolution framework of The Bahamas.

31 May
2018

Credit Reporting Regulations, 2018

The Central Bank has today published the draft Credit Reporting Regulations, 2018 for information.

11 May
2018

Winning Architect to Design New Central Bank Building

WINNING DESIGN FOR NEW CENTRAL BANK OF THE BAHAMAS:-

ARCHITEKTON DESIGN STUDIO BAHAMAS LTD., JASON LORANDOS

09 May
2018

Winning Design of New Central Bank Building

CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCES WINNING DESIGN FOR NEW CENTRAL BANK BUILDING

02 May
2018

Governor John Rolle - Get Money Smart Bahamas

Get Money Smart - Bahamas

Remarks by Governor John Rolle on the Launch of the Get Money Smart Bahamas Financial Literacy Campaign Launch

30 Apr
2018

Central Bank of The Bahamas 2017 Annual Report

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 Annual Report, which contains a summary of the Bank's operations over the year, an analysis of regulatory developments affecting the financia...

20 Apr
2018

Central Bank Releases Summary Results From AML/CFT Survey of the Banking and Trust Sector

The Central Bank of The Bahamas (the Central Bank) recently surveyed banks and trust companies on their risk management practices regarding anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

16 Apr
2018

Guidance Notes on Managing Financial Crime Risk and Proliferation and Proliferation Financing

The Central Bank of The Bahamas, The Securities Commission of The Bahamas, The Insurance Commission of the Bahamas, and The Compliance Commission of The Bahamas (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the financial sec...

23 Feb
2018

Central Bank Clarifies Customer Due Diligence Requirements

The Central Bank of The Bahamas ("the Central Bank") has released its Consultation Paper on Proposed Reforms to Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Account Opening and Provision of Financial Services in Supervised Fi...

19 Feb
2018

Blockchain Technology Seminar

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is hosting selected stakeholders to a half-day seminar on Blockchain technology on Thursday March 1st 2018, at the British Colonial Hilton.

01 Feb
2018

Central Bank to Host Exchange Control Relaxation Seminar

On Monday, February 5, 2018 the Central Bank of The Bahamas will host a half day seminar to provide more exposure to the public on the recent Relaxation of Exchange Control Administration.

23 Jan
2018

New Relaxation of Exchange Controls

The Central Bank announces a further series of measures relaxing Exchange Control (EC) arrangements, to take effect on February 1st, 2018. These cover both current account transactions and certain capital controls on pri...

22 Dec
2017

THE CENTRAL BANK CONTINUES TO ENGAGE THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON THE GRADUAL LIBERALISATION OF CAPITAL CONTROLS

In recent months, the Central Bank has engaged both the Government and the private sector on avenues for further liberalisation of exchange controls. The Bank is currently finalising a matrix of proposals for considerati...

12 Dec
2017

Bahamas: National Risk Assessment Report (Summary)

Bahamas Releases Summary Report of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment