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23
Jan
2018
2018
New Relaxation of Exchange Controls
The Central Bank announces a further series of measures relaxing Exchange Control (EC) arrangements, to take effect on February 1st, 2018. These cover both current account transactions and certain capital controls on pri...
22
Dec
2017
2017
THE CENTRAL BANK CONTINUES TO ENGAGE THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON THE GRADUAL LIBERALISATION OF CAPITAL CONTROLS
In recent months, the Central Bank has engaged both the Government and the private sector on avenues for further liberalisation of exchange controls. The Bank is currently finalising a matrix of proposals for considerati...
12
Dec
2017
2017
Bahamas: National Risk Assessment Report (Summary)
Bahamas Releases Summary Report of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment
12
Dec
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: CENTRAL BANK INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOVE TO Continuous AML/CFT Supervision
CENTRAL BANK INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOVE TO Continuous AML/CFT Supervision
01
Dec
2017
2017
THE CENTRAL BANK CORRECTS MISINFORMATION ON ACCESS OF BAHAMIAN FIRMS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY FINANCING FOR INVESTMENTS
The Central Bank is aware, anecdotally, of concerns expressed by local businesses about access to financing in the domestic market. In this regard, the Exchange Control regime continues to be mischaracterised in various...
10
Nov
2017
2017
PUBLIC NOTICE - Counterfeit Banknotes ($100) in Circulation
The Central Bank has been made aware that an improved counterfeit version of its Series 2000 $100 Banknote is circulating and wishes to advise the public of this latest attempt.
11
Oct
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: Central Bank takes a Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Lending to the Government
In line with the Central Bank's role as banker to the Government, the Bank does from time to time provide the Government with financing. More recent transactions have positioned this support as bridge financing that is s...
27
Sep
2017
2017
12
Sep
2017
2017
No Change in Central Bank Lending Guidelines in the Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
The Central Bank advises that in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma no general relaxation is being made to existing guidelines on lending to the private sector.
18
Aug
2017
2017
NEW CENTRAL BANK DEPUTY GOVERNOR APPOINTED
The Central Bank wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. Derek S. Rolle as Deputy Governor, with effect from September 1, 2017.
08
Aug
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: CENTRAL BANK OF THE BAHAMAS STAKEHOLDERS SURVEY 2017
Published: Tuesday August 8th, 2017
27
Jul
2017
2017
Notice of the Release of the Central Bank of The Bahamas' Payment Instruments (Oversight) Regulations, 2017
Contained in the Publications Section of this website, is the final version of the 'Payment Instruments (Oversight) Regulations, 2017' and the 'General Information and Application Guidelines for Providers of Electronic R...
24
Jul
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: Commonwealth Secretariat and Central Bank Sign Debt Mangement MOU
In July 2017, the Central Bank of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth Secretariat for joint funding of technical assistance (TA) to modernise the legal framework for managing Baha...
19
Jul
2017
2017
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE BAHAMAS
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (the Bank) invites proposals from qualified firms to engage in the design and execution of a communications program on financial literacy in The Bahamas.
06
Jun
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: Central Bank Appoints New Bank Inspector
The Central Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Charles Littrell as the new Inspector of Banks and Trust Companies, with effect from 26 June, 2017. He will head up the Bank Supervision Department and continue the Centr...