AML/CFT

• Q What are the Key Elements of The Bahamas’ AML/CFT Regime?

Advantages

• Q What are the primary advantages of The Bahamas as the international financial services "jurisdiction of choice"?

Banking Services

• Q What is the difference between a restricted vs non-restricted Banking Licence?
• Q What are "Managed Banks"?
• Q How did the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act 2000 and the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act 2000 impact banking operations?
• Q What is private banking?
• Q What is a global offshore bank?

Corporate Services

• Q How do I go about incorporating a company?
• Q What are the principal changes in the International Business Company coming about as a result of new legislation?

Economy

• Q What is the general state of the economy?
• Q What is the general state of the Financial services Industry
• Q What percentage of The Bahamas' GDP is represented by the industry?

Immigration

• Q How difficult is it for non citizens to work in The Bahamas?

Industry Legislation

• Q What are the key pieces of legislation considered instrumental in enhancing the competitiveness of the financial services industry?

Insurance

• Q What types of insurance products are offered in The Bahamas?
• Q Is The Bahamas an international insurance center?
• Q Why are international insurance products proving so popular?

International Cooperation

• Q Are mechanisms in place allowing The Bahamas to cooperate with foreign jurisdictions in legal proceedings?
• Q What steps have been taken by The Bahamas to meet international standards for transparency and tax cooperation?
• Q How concerned is the industry about increased scrutiny?

Investment

• Q Does the Government have an Investment Policy?
• Q Are certain areas of business activity restricted to Bahamian nationals?

Legal System

• Q What legal system is used in The Bahamas?

Maritime

• Q What is an open ship register? Has this impacted the growth of The Bahamas Register?

Miscellaneous

• Q What is BISX?
• Q What is the currency of The Bahamas?
• Q Is gambling legal in The Bahamas?
• Q How would you describe telecommunications services in The Bahamas?
• Q In which time zone is The Bahamas located?

Mutual Funds

• Q What services can The Bahamas provide to the international mutual fund?

Professional Services

• Q Is it difficult finding qualified personnel in the industry?

Real Estate

• Q Can non Bahamians sell real estate in The Bahamas?
• Q Do non Bahamians need permission to purchase real estate in The Bahamas?
• Q Is there a time share industry in The Bahamas?
• Q How difficult is it to find reasonably priced rental accommodations? Are homes expensive to purchase, or build?

Regulatory Agencies

• Q What are the primary regulatory agencies for the financial services industry in The Bahamas?

Services & Products

• Q What are the principal services and products offered by The Bahamas as
• Q What are some of the primary wealth planning/management structures provided by The Bahamas' financi

Tourism

• Q Where would I find information about the tourism industry in The Bahamas, specifically visitor info
• Q Is tourism the number one industry in The Bahamas?

Trust Services

• Q How has the Trustees Act impacted the marketing of trust services in The Bahamas?
• Q What are Trusts used for primarily?