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Securities Commission of The Bahamas

Relationship Investment Scams

Investing, Investor Education   |   11/02/2026 09:39 PM

  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.…

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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…

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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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Crypto Curious

Investing, WIW 2022, WIW 2023, WIW 2024, WIW 2025   |   05/02/2020 05:54 AM

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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Types of Securities

Investing   |   13/01/2020 12:36 PM

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…

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Understanding Risk & Reward

Investing   |   13/01/2020 12:32 PM

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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We Are Here For You

Investing   |   13/01/2020 12:21 PM

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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Monitor Your Investments

Investing   |   13/01/2020 12:19 PM

How frequently you decide to monitor your investments should be based on your goals and investments. Expect trading prices to go up and down, and…

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Seeking Professional Advice?

Investing   |   13/01/2020 12:18 PM

You may be wondering who you can turn to in The Bahamas to assist with making investment decisions. Companies and individuals that are approved by…

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