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Acts and Regulations

Our Vision

A vibrant, competitive financial services sector that has sound regulatory practices and policies that promotes confidence.

Our Purpose

To contribute to the growth and development of a financial services sector that is vibrant and competitive.

The Commission supervises and regulates the activities of the investment funds, securities and capital markets, and financial and corporate services. It is responsible for administering the following legislation as well as relevant regulations

The Commission has provided links to downloadable complete versions of the following acts and regulations for your convenience. Please note that you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat to view the files. To obtain the latest free version simply click the Adobe Acrobat Download link at the left. If you already have the latest version please click on one of the links below.

Securities Industry Act and Regulations

Securities Industry Act, 2011 (Appointed Day Notice)
Securities Industry Act, 2011
Securities Industry Regulations, 2012
Securities Industry Act, 1999 (including amendments up to 2007)
Securities Industry (Amendments) Act, 2008
Securities Industry Regulations, 2000 (including amendments up to 2008)
Securities Industry (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Investment Funds Act and Regulations

Investment Funds Act, 2003
Investment Funds (Amendment) Act, 2007
Investment Funds (Amendment) Act, 2010
Investment Funds Regulations, 2003
Investment Funds (Amendment) Regulations, 2010
IFAA Appointed Day Notice 2010
Prescribed Securities Exchanges and Jurisdictions under The Investment Funds Act, 2003
Prescribed Securities Exchanges and Jurisdictions under The Investment Funds Act, 2003 (Amendment 2006)

Financial and Corporate Service Providers Act and Regulations

Financial and Corporate Service Providers Act, 2000 (Consolidated Version)
Financial and Corporate Service Providers (Amendment) Act, 2008
Financial and Corporate Service Providers (License) Amendment) Order, 2009
Financial and Corporate Service Providers Regulations, 2001

Financial Transactions Reporting Act and Regulations

Financial Transactions Reporting Act, 2000
Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2003
Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2007
Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Act, 2008 and (Appointed Day) Notice 2009
Financial Transactions Reporting Regulations, 2000
Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Regulations, 2003
Financial Transactions Reporting (Wire Transfers) Regulations, 2009
Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) Regulations, 2009

Legislation contained on this website has been reproduced by and for the Securities Commission of The Bahamas for its use. The Legislation contained on this site is an unofficial reproduction of the laws prepared for personal non-commercial distribution and use only. Official documents containing the enactments can be obtained from Government Publications.