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Dec
2006
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2006
General News
Initial data suggests that economic growth was sustained during the month of October, reflecting continued firming in construction activity and consumer demand.
04
Dec
2006
2006
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Documents
General News
On 29th November, 2006 the Central Bank of the Bahamas hosted an Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for licensees at the British Colonial Hilton. Two papers resulting from that seminar titled (i) Risk Rating Framework and (ii...
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Dec
2006
2006
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER
General News
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER
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Nov
2006
2006
Quarterly Statistical Digest, November 2006
General News
QSD November 2006 is now available, for complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through September 2006, please click on the link below.
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Nov
2006
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 23, 2006
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
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Nov
2006
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 16, 2006
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
13
Nov
2006
2006
Supreme Court makes Order to Wind-up SSBT
General News
The Central Bank's Petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank & Trust Ltd. ("SSBT") was heard on November 13th 2006, in the Supreme Court before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Justice Isaacs ordered that SSBT be woun...
03
Nov
2006
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments September 2006
General News
Preliminary data for the month of September revealed continued growth in economic activity, amid strong gains in domestic demand as evidenced in steady levels of construction investments and domestic credit growth.
26
Oct
2006
2006
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, June 2006
General News
The QER for June 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter. Also, inclusive in this release is the "Survey of Pension Plans in The Bahamas (2004)".
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Oct
2006
2006
SSBT Updates
General News
The Central Bank's petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank and Trust Ltd. is scheduled to be heard on November 13th 2006 before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Please see the attached Notice for more information.
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Oct
2006
2006
SSBT Updates
General News
On 27th July 2006 the Privy Council ordered Mr. Mohamed Harajchi to personally pay the Respondent's costs in respect of his appeal to the Privy Council (Appeal No 66 of 2004). A copy of the costs Order may be viewed on...
06
Oct
2006
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, August 2006
General News
During the review month, economic activity continued to expand, supported by strong residential and hotel construction activity, brisk consumer spending and sustained improvement in tourism.
04
Oct
2006
2006
WARNING NOTICE: September 28, 2006
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
20
Sep
2006
2006
Circulation of the new CRISP $20 Banknote
Press Releases
The Central Bank is pleased to announce that on September 6, 2006, it released into circulation the second denomination in its CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family of banknotes to continue to...
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Sep
2006
2006
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Review, Qtr. II, 2006
General News
Preliminary data indicate that the Bahamian economy maintained its positive momentum during the second quarter of 2006, benefiting from strengthened tourism output, construction activity and domestic consumer demand. Alt...