Relationship Investment Scams
You meet a stranger online through social media or a dating app, an investment-related group chat, or even through a wrong number text message.…
READ MORE »#ScamProofMe242 Social Media Challenge
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas is challenging YOU to create a 30–60 second video that shows how you spot scams, avoid fraud, or…
READ MORE »ScamProofToolkit
In an era of flashy ads, viral investment tips, and convincing AI-generated content, knowing how to spot a scam is essential. Our ScamProof Toolkit is…
READ MORE »World Investor Week 2025
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas joins IOSCO and securities regulators around the world in celebrating World Investor Week 2025 (WIW 2025). The International Organization…
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INTRODUCTION Virtual and digital currencies/assets are gaining popularity. However, it should be underscored that consumers need to assess the risks associated with holding and/or investing…
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Common Shares/Stock When you buy common shares or stocks, you purchase partial ownership of a company. As a result, you are entitled to specific rights…
READ MORE »Understanding Risk & Reward
Whenever you invest, there is a chance that your investment will not make money or, worse, will lose value or even become worthless. This potential…
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In The Bahamas, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas oversees the capital markets, where people buy and sell debt securities with a maturity of a…
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