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The Law as Stated Under the Central Bank of the Bahamas Act 2000 |
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The Central Bank of the Bahamas Act 2000 was created to govern all activities regarding banking within the Bahamas. The Central Bank is also regulated by the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act 1965.
One of the many concerns of these regulating bodies is the application for banking licensure. Such licenses are either unrestricted which is public and restricted which allows only offering of banking services to permanent specified clients. Requirements to be fulfilled in order to acquire banking licensure are detailed control structures proposal, a list of much needed information, financial statements included in business plans extending to 5 years and an interview to be held at the Central Bank. These financial statements shall then be required to be annually filed after the approval of the licensure.
The banking licenses shall determine the minimum capital needed for a specific type of bank and the standard of exchange concerned with its
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