Central Bank of The Bahamas

Did you know that Bahamian residents can access international investment opportunities through both the Investment Currency Market (ICM) and Bahamian Depository Receipts (BDR) Programme?

The ICM allows eligible resident individuals and resident wholly-owned companies to purchase foreign currency for approved investments abroad. These include stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, real estate, and other qualifying investments.

On the other hand, BDRs are investment instruments listed on the Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) whose underlying assets consist of publicly traded foreign securities, providing resident investors with exposure to international markets through the domestic capital market.

Knowing the difference between these investment options can help Bahamian residents make informed decisions when it comes to investing abroad.

To review the presentation in detail, visit: https://bit.ly/4ea0AaT

To watch the replay of this Learning Series webinar, visit the Central Bank’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/C8sf0LL7eac

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has released its Quarterly Economic Review (QER) for March 2026, providing an update on recent domestic and international economic developments for the first quarter.

Key Highlights:
📈 The Bahamian economy sustained its growth momentum year-over-year, driven by healthy tourism gains and foreign investment in construction, though inflationary pressures rose due to higher global oil prices.

🏦 Banking sector liquidity expanded alongside improved credit quality, though banks' profitability indicators abated due to rising operating costs.

🌐The external current account deficit widened during the quarter as a higher merchandise trade deficit overshadowed gains in the services account surplus.

🌎 Global economic growth maintained a positive trajectory albeit amid sustained trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Read the full March 2026 Quarterly Economic Review at: https://bit.ly/4v1FxNy

Econometrically Rigorous and intuitively sound research is critical to economic analysis, forecasting and policy development. The Roundtable Forum organised by the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ Research Department provides a forum for constructive and informative discourse within the institution.

Take a moment to review the highlights from the research work presented at our Spring 2026 Roundtable Forum.

Through these research initiatives, we continue to build the analytical capacity required to navigate the evolving complexities of the Bahamian economy.

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest Treasury Bill tender. Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are a low-risk, short-term investment in government debt. T-Bills are bought at a discount, and at maturity, investors are paid the face value of the T-Bill.

Submit your bid on 18 June 2026

For more detailed information, please visit https://bit.ly/4upUFDj
or call (242) 302-2620.

Today, we honour Sir Randol Fawkes' legacy by celebrating the hard work and dedication of the entire Bahamian workforce.

We also recognise and celebrate our Central Bank family. The contribution you each make is critical to our institutional success and to securing a stronger economic future for our country.

Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are a low-risk, short-term investment in government debt. T-Bills are bought at a discount, and at maturity, investors are paid the face value of the T-Bill.

Submit your bid on 10 June 2026

For more detailed information, please visit https://bit.ly/4vtZMmL
or call (242) 302-2620.

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has published its Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) report for April 2026, providing an overview of domestic and international economic trends.

Key Takeaways:

📈 The domestic economy maintained its growth momentum relative to the same period in 2025, with key economic indicators reverting to their medium-term potential.

🚢 Tourism output expanded, supported by healthy gains in cruise sector earnings and marginal improvements in high-value added stopover segments, despite ongoing capacity constraints.

🏦 Banking sector liquidity increased in April 2026, as the expansion in the deposit base surpassed the uptick in domestic credit.

📊 External reserves also grew, largely supported by net foreign currency inflows through the private sector.

🌎 Globally, major economies maintained a tempered growth pace during the review period, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Read the full April 2026 MEFD Report: https://bit.ly/4o3WqVe