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01
Mar
2019
2019
Project Sand Dollar: The Central Bank Identifies Preferred Technology Solutions Provider for Bahamas Digital Currency
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the selection of NZIA Limited as the preferred technology solutions provider to design and implement the digital fiat currency system for The Bahamas. "Project Sand...
08
Feb
2019
2019
Group of Financial Services Regulators Bahamas 2018 AML/CFT Report
Bahamas 2018 AML/CFT Report The Central Bank of The Bahamas, in conjunction with the GFSR, is pleased to announce that it has released to its website, the publication of the first annual Bahamas 2018 AML/CFT Report.
04
Feb
2019
2019
24
Jan
2019
2019
CRISP Evolution (CE) $½ Banknote
In keeping with its launch strategy for the CRISP Evolution (CE) family of banknotes, the Central Bank of The Bahamas will release the fourth member of the family, CE $½ on Thursday, January 24, 2019. This will mark the...
24
Dec
2018
2018
Central Bank Proposals Regarding Basel III Liquidity Reforms
The Central Bank of The Bahamas ("the Central Bank") is pleased to release for a 60 day consultation period, a discussion paper on Implementing Basel III: Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR...
21
Dec
2018
2018
The Central Bank of The Bahamas Launches The Bahamas' e-GDDS Portal
The Central Bank is pleased to announce that it has launched the Bahamas' official e-GDDS portal. This website, which represents the results of a collaboration between various statistical agencies, allows members of the...
17
Dec
2018
2018
Central Bank of The Bahamas Responds to Denial of Service Event on Website
On the morning of December 14th, the Central Bank of The Bahamas experienced a disruption of its website systems that affected the public's ability to access the site.
14
Dec
2018
2018
Administrative Monetary Penalties for Supervised Financial Institutions under The Bahamas' Anti-Money-Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing Regime
"The Central Bank of The Bahamas (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank") has today released a Guidance Note on the Administrative Monetary Penalties for Anti Money-Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Reg...
12
Dec
2018
2018
Transfer of Investment Currency Market Transactions to Commercial Banks
Transfer of Investment Currency Market Transactions to Commercial Banks
07
Dec
2018
2018
Charles Littrell Presents: "How Can Small Countries Get Along In A Big World?"
HOW CAN SMALL COUNTRIES GET ALONG IN A BIG WORLD?
03
Dec
2018
2018
07
Nov
2018
2018
Discussion Paper: Proposed Approaches to Regulation of Crypto Assets in The Bahamas
To further modernize the financial services sector, the Central Bank has issued a discussion paper on a proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets and related instruments. This will affect the Banks supervised finan...
07
Nov
2018
2018
Discussion Paper: Proposed Approaches to Regulation of Crypto Assets in The Bahamas
To further modernize the financial services sector, the Central Bank has issued a discussion paper on a proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets and related instruments. This will affect the Banks supervised finan...
22
Oct
2018
2018
The Bahamas to Implement the International Monetary Fund's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
A mission of the International Monetary Fund's Statistics Department visited Nassau during October 16 - October 22, 2018, to assist the Bahamas with the implementation of the Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e...
26
Sep
2018
2018
CRISP EVOLUTION $20 BANKNOTE LAUNCH
To members of the Central Bank's Board of Directors, Heads of the Clearing Banks and other Bank representatives, Family of the late Sir Milo Butler, other guests, and Management and Staff of the Central Bank, I extend to...