Press releases are strategic communication tools in the Commission’s cache that allows it to efficiently correspond with the industry and the investing public. They can relay ideas and plans, events, or even rulings; all in keeping with the Commission’s mandate of investor protection.

Please note that all press releases are archived by year.

2012

Dave Smith Appointed New Executive Director of the SCB

2011

Securities Commission: Regulating and Monitoring Public Companies
The Securities Commission: Regulating an Evolving Financial and Capital Markets Sector
Proposed Fees Rule
Securities Commission: Regulation of Public Companies
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas Launches Improved Website
2011 Industry Briefing and 2011 Statement of Priorities
International Best Practices for Takeovers
Securities Commission Clarifies Process For Takeover Bid
Statement of Priorities 2011

2010

FCSP Operators 30-day Extension
Investor Education Public Service Announcement Campaign
Enforcement Action Under The Financial and Corporate Service Providers Act
Commission Announces Engagement of Database Consultant
Commission Announces Resignation of Executive Director and Interim Appointment
Minister of State for Finance Congratulates Hillary Deveaux
Securities Commission Appoints Manager of Authorizations
New Securities Act To Comply With IOSCO Exchange Of Information Standards
Lamont Pays The Bills
Highlights of the Securities Commission's Investor Education Program
BSL Settles Formal Complaint With Securities Commission
IOSCO/FSB Monitoring Of the Securities Commission Information Exchange Regime Ceased
New Initiatives for the Authorizations Department for 2010
Securities Commission 2010 Industry Briefing
Securities Commission 2010 Statement of Priorities

2009

Statement of Practice on Physical Presence Standards
Money Laundering Allegation Involving Sidney Cambridge
The New Registration Process under the Securities Industry Act, 2007
2009 Goals and Statement of Priorities for the SCB
Securities Commission Press Article 2-International Cooperation
Securities Commission Gains Signatory 'B' Status to IOSCO MMOU
Securities Commission Overview of Legislation Changes and Consultation

2008

Public Statement of Commission Goals

2007

Commission Appointed Inspector of Financial and Corporate Service Providers
Commission Responds to Article Regarding Consultative Process
Dialogue with Industry on Matters of Mutual Interest

2006

Hillary Deveaux - Confirmation as Executive Director
Sterling ACS Ltd. and Howell W. Woltz & Vernice Woltz
Series 7 Software Error
Dominion Investment (Nassau) Ltd.

2005

Commemorative Lecture Series - Mr. Irving Taylor
The Commission Executives Attend COSRA Conference
The Commission Approves Staledating of Applications
Commission Approves Increase in the Listing Fee of the BISX
The Commission Publishes Guidelines in Support of the Fast Tracking Process

2004

Fast Tracking Process Approved by the Commission
Commission Sends Two to US SEC's "Securities Enforcement and Market Oversight" Conference
Cardinal International Fund Services Ltd.
Dieter Behring
Commission Approves Release of Kerzner International BDRs to the Public
Finance Corporation of The Bahamas (FINCO)
Educational Requirements for Market Participant

2003

Cavitation Concepts Corporation Ltd.
Status of Investment Funds Bill & Regulations
Chairman of FTAA Services Group reports in El Salvador
Unregistered Investment Opportunity – WAR PROOF INVESTMENT
Securities Commission Announces the Resignation of its Deputy Chairman

2001

Crest International, Bull & Bear Security Investments Ltd., Barrington Ltd. and Mr. Barrington Smith

2000

Unauthorized Solicitation: Visionary World Wholesalers & Transportation
Requirement to apply for Registration under the Acts
GAP Management Technology Corporation
Appointment Securities Manager – Securities Commission
Unauthorized offerings to Public