The Bahamas 360: The Complete & Compelling Choice

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 | University Club of New York

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The Bahamas 360: The Complete & Compelling Choice

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We are pleased to invite you to join us at this exclusive event to hear from expert practitioners on the range of wealth management services offered in The Bahamas.

At this event you will learn more about:

Regulatory Developments
The types of investment funds under Bahamian law
Private Wealth Management strategies
The Bahamas' value proposition as a financial services centre
The role of international financial centres in the global finance

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8:30 AM

Arrival and Registration

Breakfast refreshments served

9:00 AM

Welcome and Introduction of Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis

Speaker:

LaTonia Symonette-Tinker, Chairperson, Bahamas Financial Services Board

9:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Speaker:

Sen. Hon. Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Balancing Innovation with Regulation

9:20 AM

Overview of regulatory regime
Regulatory updates
Key priorities
AML/CFT Compliance Update – FATF 40 Recommendations
Draft Digital Assets Guidelines

Speakers:

Michele Fields, Superintendent of Insurance, Insurance Commission of The Bahamas
Tanya McCartney, CEO & Executive Director, Bahamas Financial Services Board

The Bahamas Value Proposition: Products and Services Deep Dive

9:40 AM

Themes to be covered:

Wealth Management Strategies
The Bahamas' Value proposition as a financial services centre
ESG
The types of investment funds under Bahamian law
Benefits of establishing your fund in The Bahamas
Private Wealth Management

Aliya Allen, Partner, Graham Thompson & Co
Antoine Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Fund Services
Christel Sands-Feaste, Partner, Higgs & Johnson
Iyandra Smith Bryan, Chief Operating Officer, Quantfury
Wendy Warren, Managing Director, Caystone
Paul Winder, Head of Fiduciary Products and Markets, Deltec Bank & Trust Limited

Speakers:

10:50 AM

Audience Q&A with Panellists

11:00 AM

Closing Remarks

Vote of Thanks, BFSB CEO

11:05 AM

Networking & Event Close

SPEAKERS

Antoine Bastian

Chief Executive Officer at Genesis Fund Services