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29
Nov
2019
2019
Suspension of New License Applications for Payment Service Providers and Money Transmission Businesses
The Central Bank of The Bahamas advises the public that effective November 29, 2019, it is suspending the acceptance of license applications for non-bank payment services providers (PSPs) (for electronic money services)...
07
Oct
2019
2019
Second Round Public Consultation on the Bank Resolution Framework
The Central Bank is proposing further amendments to the proposed financial crisis management framework. The Central Bank also proposes several other amendments, unrelated to the financial crisis management framework, whi...
13
Sep
2019
2019
Pending Relaxation of Exchange Controls on Residential Real Estate Transactions
As of October 1st 2019, the Central Bank of The Bahamas proposes to liberalize Exchange Controls (EC) on residential property transactions (both purchases and sales) involving non-residents. This would apply regardless o...
03
Sep
2019
2019
Relaxation of Lending Guidelines for Hurricane Relief Facilities
In the aftermath of the significant damages caused by Hurricane Dorian to several northern Bahama Islands and to facilitate access by households and businesses to credit facilities in those islands for relief purposes, t...
03
Sep
2019
2019
Central Bank of The Bahamas' Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is saddened by the devastation, displacement, and loss of life as a result of Hurricane Dorian. The Bank is committed to supporting both the spiritual and financial recovery of the country...
29
Aug
2019
2019
Scam Alert: Bahamians Cautioned against being Scammed out of Moneys in Promise for Large Cash Prizes
Scam Alert: Bahamians Cautioned against being Scammed out of Moneys in Promise for Large Cash Prizes
25
Jun
2019
2019
Central Bank Releases Results From Studying AML/CFT Risks In The Domestic Banking System
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has today released a summary of results from a special survey into potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the domestic banking industry.
20
May
2019
2019
Central Bank and Clearing Banks Association To Host Financial Literacy Fair
CENTRAL BANK AND THE CLEARING BANKS ASSOCIATION TO HOST FINANCIAL LITERACY FAIR AT FUSION SUPERPLEX
30
Apr
2019
2019
Central Bank of The Bahamas 2018 Annual Report
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its 2018 Annual Report, which includes a summary of the Bank's operations over the year, an analysis of regulatory developments affecting the financia...
01
Apr
2019
2019
Central Bank of The Bahamas Approaches to Regulation of Crypto Assets in The Bahamas
Central Bank of The Bahamas Approaches to Regulation of Crypto Assets in The Bahamas
26
Mar
2019
2019
Governor Rolle Addresses Global Financial Inclusion Meetings
At the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Convergent Meetings of the Digital Financial Services Working Group and the Consumer Empowerment and Market Conduct Working Group
21
Mar
2019
2019
CRISP Evolution (CE) $3 Banknote
In keeping with its launch strategy for the CRISP Evolution (CE) family of banknotes, the Central Bank of The Bahamas will release the fifth member of the family, CE $3, on Thursday, March 28, 2019. This release will mar...
11
Mar
2019
2019
The Central Bank To Host The Second Blockchain And Payments System Modernisation Seminar
THE CENTRAL BANK TO HOST THE SECOND BLOCKCHAIN AND PAYMENTS SYSTEM MODERNISATION SEMINAR
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.