The American Swiss Foundation, in collaboration with the Swiss Bankers Association, sponsored a session on "Financial Privacy, Economic Freedom and the War on Terrorism" in New York on Monday.

The Association of International Banks and Trust Companies of The Bahamas (AIBT) has announced Founding Sponsorship of The Nassau Conference, which takes place February 7 and 8, 2005.

The Inter-American Development Bank has released its Country Strategy Paper (CSP), articulating its strategy with The Bahamas for the 2003-2007 period.

Minister Maynard-Gibson addressed a "Special Programme for Intermediaries in Nassau" (SPIN) earlier this week. This first SPIN for the year 2005, targeting the private wealth management sector, was hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) in collaboration with the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in the Bahamas (AIBT).

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has launched the 4th year of its "Financial Centre Focus" (FCF) programme.

Addressing Parliamentarians during the current Debate on the Government's 2004-5 Budget, Minister Maynard-Gibson took the opportunity to report on key accomplishments, maintaining that her Ministry has demonstrated its relevance as the focal point for the promotion of financial services as well as for foreign direct investment.

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