Media Releases
2024
- Securities Commission Announces Investor Education Celebration Plans
- The Bahamas Introduces Transformative Digital Asset Legislation The DARE Act 2024
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Announces Implementation of New Securities and Capital Markets Legal Framework
- IOSCO Regional Committee Re-Elects Securities Commission’s Executive Director
2023
- Securities Commission Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement with the University of Cambridge and University of The Bahamas
- Securities Commission Announces Activities for World Investor Week 2023
- Securities Commission Petitions for Wind Up Of MDollaz Ltd. Trading as ArawakX
- Statement on MDollaz Ltd. Trading as ArawakX’s 12 September 2023 Communication to Stakeholders
- Securities Commission Celebrates World Investor Week 2023
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Relaunches D3 FinTech Festival
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Opens Consultation Period for DARE Bill 2023
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Corrects Material Misstatements made by Chapter 11 Debtors
2022
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Seeks Court Direction Regarding Disclosure of Information
- SCB Addresses Misstatment in FTX Delaware Filing
- SCB Issues Statement on Transfer Motion
- Securities Commission Secures Court Order For Right of Indemnity and Reimbursement
- Securities Commission Assumes Control of Assets of FTX Digital Markets Ltd
- Securities Commission Update on FTX
- Securities Commission Addresses FTX Statement on Bahamian Withdrawals
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Freezes Assets of FTX
- Securities Commission Announces Inaugural Fintech Festival
- Prime Minister Davis Proclaims October 2022 “Investor Education Month”
- SCB Announces Launch of WIW 2022 FinTok Competition
- Securities Commission Celebrates World Investor Week 2022
- IOSCO World Investor Week continues to promote investor education and protection worldwide
- SCB Launches Digital Transformation Project
- Securities Commission Announces Appointment of New Board
- IOSCO Regional Committee Re-Elects Securities Commission's Executive Director
- SCB Announces Video Competition’s $5000 Cash Prize Winner
2021
- Securities Commission Launches “Start Right!” Video Competition
- Securities Commission Celebrates World Investor Week 2021
- IOSCO to launch 2021 World Investor Week to promote investor education
- SCB Releases Financial Resilience Video Series
- Rules Greenlight Crowdfunding for Small-/Medium-Sized Businesses
- Privy Council judgment for SCB in Disciplinary Matter
- Updated Legislation Clearly Defines Financial and Corporate Service Providers
2020
- DARE Legislation Opens the Door for New Industry
- FATF Delists The Bahamas
- Securities Commission Celebrates World Investor Week 2020
- Securities Laws Amended to Enhance Minority Shareholder Protection
- Securities Commission ED Appointed to IOSCO Regional Committee Vice Chair
- Securities Commission Joins Global Financial Innovation Network
2019
- Securities Commission Launches FinTech Hub
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Appointed to Committee 3
- SCB Celebrates World Investor Week 2019
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Hosts Caribbean Securities Regulators
- Securities Commission Sponsors Regional FATF Training
- Securities Commission Join EMMoU as A1 Signatory
- New Bahamas Legislation to Establish Crypto Regulatory Framework
- Securities Commission Investment Funds Legislation Game- Changer for Industry
- Securities Commission enters 28th AIFMD MoU with German Regulator
- SCB Releases 2019 Examination Priorities
2018
- Securities Commission Set to Join Leading Securities Regulators With EMMoU Approval
- SCB Financial and Corporate Service Providers Regulations Released for Consultation
- New Policies to Impact Securities Investment Funds and Financial and Corporate Service Providers
- SCB Announces Winner of “Invest in You!” Video Competition
2017
- SCB Chairman Underscores Role of Corporate Governance in The Bahamas
- Securities Commission Employee Seconded to U.S. SEC
- Financial Literacy and Investor Education Pilot Study Launches in Public Schools
- SCB Launches “Young Investors, Creative Expressions” Video Competition
- IOSCO Launches World Investor Week 2017
- SCB Celebrates World Investor Week
- Minister: Good Regulation Key to Competitive Securities Sector
- FCSPs Discuss New Legislation at Industry Forum
- Securities Commission Reappointed Chair Regional Securities Regulators Group
- Securities Commission and Chamber To Host Seminar on SME Funding
- Commission Releases Policies on Automatic Administrative Penalties
- Minimum Education Requirements
2016
- Securities Commission Rules to Facilitate Small Business Funding
- Americas Securities Regulators Meet in The Bahamas
- Securities Commission Launches Overhaul of Investment Funds Legislation
- Minister says Securities, Funds Industries Show Growth Trend
- IFIE Americas Working Group Meeting Bahamas
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Hosts Caribbean Securities Regulators
Archive
2015
- Securities Commission issues new legislation
- Frauds and Scams Publication
- Securities Commission Conducts First Capital Markets Training to Help Combat Financial Misconduct
- Securities Commission to host Caribbean Regulators
- Securities Commission announces three additional AIFMD MoUs
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas announces New Executive Team
- Securities Commission Employees Train in Risk-Based Supervision
2014
- United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Enforcement Action Against Gibraltar Global Securities Inc.
- Press Release Securities Commission Signs 24th AIFMD MoU with French Regulator
- Commission announces Apprenticeship Recipient
- Securities Commission Reports Growth in Securities and Investment Funds Sectors at Industry Briefing
2013
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Signs IOSCO MMoU at Official Ceremony
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Announces Appointment of Mr. Hillary Deveaux as Interim Executive Director
- Commission signs MOUs with European Regulators
- Outcome of IMF 2012 Financial Sector Assessment Programme (Joint Press Release)
- Regulators Collaborate on AML/CFT Training
- Attorneys Should Ensure Proper Segregation of Records
- Commission Supports BICA's Peer Review Practice Monitoring Programme
- CFA Society pays Courtesy Call on SCB
- SCB Employee off to China on 6 month Scholarship
- BICA Pays Courtesy Call on SCB
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas Achieves ‘A’ Signatory Status To IOSCO MMoU
2012
- Addresses Feedback on Consultation Papers (SIA Industry Briefing November 2012)
- BACO Pays Courtesy Call on SCB
- SCB Hosts FCSP Industry Breifings
- SCB Responds to Some Accountants' Concerns
- SCB Assembles IFA Technical Team
- SCB Industry Engagement Continues
- Regulatory Landscape Continues to Take Shape
- Securities Commission Executive Director Reinforces Importance of Proper Compliance Function
- Securities Commission’s Response to BCSC’s Enforcement Action Against Gibraltar Global Securities Inc.
- Securities Commission Hosts Briefing for Investment Fund Administrators
- 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
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
