In 2007 the Banks and Trust Companies (Private Trust Companies) Regulations (“the Act”) introduced a light touch regulatory regime for private trust companies in The Bahamas. Effective December, 17th 2012, the regulations to the Act were amended by the Banks and Trust Companies (Private Trust Companies) (Amendment) Regulations 2012.

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FOCUS Vol. 67, Issue 2/2025

This issue discusses the proper approach in interpreting ‘as of right' thresholds, the significant changes in the appeal process...

Contemplation & Consequence: Trustee Liability After Retirement

Under the principles from Head v Gould, and recently reaffirmed by the English Court of Appeal, a retiring trustee...