INDUSTRY LINKS AND RESOURCES

Regulators & Industry Bodies

Organizations relevant to our business and to our clients.

Governing Authorities

Regulatory Bodies

Essential regulatory organizations that oversee financial services and ensure market integrity.

The Central Bank of The Bahamas

The central bank of The Bahamas and the regulator of its banks and trust companies, including St. James.

Securities Commission of The Bahamas

The regulator of securities, investment funds and financial and corporate service providers in The Bahamas.

INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

Trade Associations

Professional bodies that promote industry standards and facilitate global financial services.

Bahamas Financial Services Board

Leading organization promoting The Bahamas as a premier international financial center.

Securities Industry and Financial  Markets Association

Voice of America’s securities industry, advocating for efficient capital markets.

International Capital Market Association

Global trade association representing institutions active in international capital markets.

Fund Finance Association

Professional organization serving the global fund finance community.

Standards & Frameworks

Compliance

Organizations providing guidance on regulatory compliance, identity verification, and anti-money laundering.

The Better Identity Coalition

Cross-industry initiative focused on improving digital identity ecosystems.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation

Administers the global Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system used to identify the parties to financial transactions.

The Wolfsberg Group

An association of global banks that develops frameworks and guidance for managing financial crime risk.

Disclaimer: These links are provided for information only. Clients should consult their own legal and regulatory advisers about their circumstances. Questions about SJBT’s own onboarding and compliance requirements can be directed to our compliance team at management@stj.bank.