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May
2005
2005
Guidelines on the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering for Licensees
General News
The Central Bank is pleased to announce the release of Guidelines on the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering for Licensees for industry consultation. The amendments made in December 2003 to the Financial Transac...
02
May
2005
2005
Monthly Economic and Financial Develoments, March 2005
General News
Indications are that during the first three months of 2005, domestic economic activity strengthened in comparison to 2004. However, heightened domestic expenditure, stemming partly from accelerated credit expansion, cont...
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Apr
2005
2005
CRISP - Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product
Press Releases
Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product, a new family of banknotes will be issued for circulation in mid-2005.
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Apr
2005
2005
WARNING NOTICE, April 19, 2005
General News
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...
04
Apr
2005
2005
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, February 2005
General News
Moderately accelerated domestic credit trends and increased private sector demand suggested strengthened domestic economic activity during February 2005 as compared to the same month in 2004. However, external sector inf...
31
Mar
2005
2005
Retirement of Governor Julian W. Francis
Press Releases
The Ministry of Finance today announced the upcoming retirement of Governor Julian W. Francis, effective May 31, 2005.
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Mar
2005
2005
Quarterly Economic Review, December 2004
General News
Full text of the Quarterly Economic Review for December 2004.
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Mar
2005
2005
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments for the Fourth Quarter of 2004
General News
Summary of domestic economic developments for the 4th quarter of 2004. Includes a brief discussion on the economic outlook.
02
Mar
2005
2005
WARNING NOTICE, February 25, 2005
General News
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...
28
Feb
2005
2005
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, January 2005
General News
Indications are that the Bahamian economy continued to expand at a strengthening pace during the first month of the year. Compared to January 2004, foreign currency inflows through the banking sector were significantly e...
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Feb
2005
2005
Quarterly Statistical Digest, February 2005
General News
The latest economic and financial statisitcs through the fourth quarter of 2004.
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Feb
2005
2005
Reduction in the Discount Rate
Press Releases
After considering the persistent level of excess liquidity within the banking system and the outlook for these conditions, which remains buoyant, the Central Bank has decided to reduce the Discount Rate by 50 basis point...
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Jan
2005
2005
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2004
General News
Compared to 2003, monthly economic activity firmed modestly during December, with further strengthening in private consumption expenditures supported by a comparative upturn in consumer lending, and robust construction a...
18
Jan
2005
2005
Fraudulent Scheme and Illegal Use of Central Bank Name and Likeness
General News
It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of The Bahamas that its name and that of certain of its employees are being fraudulently used in connection with an internet scheme.
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Jan
2005
2005
Fraudulent Scheme and Illegal Use of Central Bank Name and Likeness
General News
It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of The Bahamas that its name and that of certain of its employees are being fraudulently used in connection with an internet scheme.