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Nov
2016
2016
Correspondent Banking Survey 2 - Summary Findings
General News
For full viewing of the Correspondent Banking Survey 2 - Summary Findings, please click on the file below.
18
Nov
2016
2016
CBOB Statement on Correspondent Banking
General News
The Caribbean region is uniquely vulnerable to the effects of de-risking, given its reliance on tourism, trade, remittances and foreign direct investments. This fact was confirmed by the World Bank's publication Correspo...
18
Nov
2016
2016
18
Nov
2016
2016
CBOB De-risking Press Release
Press Releases
De-risking is the purposeful rejection or termination of financial relationships with clients or groups of clients considered "high risk" to avoid, rather than manage, risks. It often manifests itself as the withdrawal o...
07
Nov
2016
2016
XLVIII (48th) Annual Monetary Studies Conference (2016) November 9 - 11, 2016
Press Releases
The Central Bank of the Bahamas is pleased to announce that during the period November 9-11, 2016, the Bank, in conjunction with the Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance (CCMF), will be hosting the XLVIII (48th) Annual...
07
Nov
2016
2016
Exchange Control Liberalisation - Foreign Currency Financing Survey
Press Releases
Exchange Control Liberalisation - Foreign Currency Financing Survey
02
Nov
2016
2016
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, September 2016
General News
Despite signs of stability during the month of September, the passage of hurricane Matthew in the first week of October caused significant disruption in economic activity in The Bahamas' two major economic centres, New P...
01
Nov
2016
2016
27
Oct
2016
2016
NOTICE OF BGRS AVAILABILTY
Public Notices
The Central Bank of The Bahamas will release to the secondary market, a portion of its holdings in Bahamas Government Registered Stock 2024.
21
Oct
2016
2016
20
Oct
2016
2016
Remarks by Governor Rolle on the Presentation of Hurricane Donations
Governor
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, I am pleased to announce that Bank is making a total donation of $200,000 to hurricane relief efforts in The Bahamas and Haiti.
18
Oct
2016
2016
Central Bank Corrects Public Debt to GDP Ratios
Press Releases
In October, 2016, the Central Bank published a revised version of the Quarterly Economic Review for June 2016.
11
Oct
2016
2016
Relaxation of Lending Guidelines for Hurricane Relief Facilities
Press Releases
In the aftermath of the damages caused by Hurricane Matthew, and to facilitate access by households and business to credit facilities for relief purposes, the Central Bank of The Bahamas announces the temporary relaxatio...
10
Oct
2016
2016
Central Bank Donates $200,000 towards Hurricane Matthew recovery; will match staff donations
Press Releases
The Central Bank of The Bahamas announces that it will make a $200,000 donation to recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. Staff and other resources of the Bank will also be volunteered, to the extent possible, to...
04
Oct
2016
2016
Announcement: B$50 Million Public Offering Allocation Details
Public Notices
Initial Public Offering of $50 Million (5.40% Fixed; October 3, 2016 to October 3, 2036 - 20Y)