In what can be described as perhaps the most daunting economic period not only in The Bahamas but globally, Bank of the Bahamas (BOB) has taken the lead in sponsoring Bahamian Economic Resiliency & the Global Economic Crisis panel discussion presented by the College of The Bahamas (COB) and Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Society of The Bahamas on Wednesday, March 21 at the Performing Arts Centre at the College of The Bahamas.
“This platform will present a unique opportunity for a diverse group of financial experts to facilitate dialogue on the current state of affairs of the local and global economy and offer resolutions for implementation,” shared Michael Basden, BOB’s Marketing Manager. “By the very nature of our business, the stability of the economy is crucial to the bank’s existence. By supporting this event, the discussion is taken to the wider community. COB and the CFA Society should be commended for taking the initiative in this instance.”
Areas to be addressed include protecting the Bahamian capital through exchange controls, expanding job creation through industry diversification, a 2012 forecast of the economy and the government’s ability to raise funding. Panelists include Hon. Zhivargo Laing, Minister of State for Finance; Wendy Craigg, Governor Central Bank of The Bahamas; Michael Halkitis, Consultant, Financial Services & Investments of BAF; Olivia Saunders, professor at COB and Anthony Ferguson, President CFAL & the Guardian Media Group. Wendall Jones will moderate the panel.
“It has become expected that leading institutions around the world create a forum which encourages thought provoking debate and analysis which in turn plays a role in solving national problems,” said Davinia Blair, Director of Development, COB. “A major national problem we’re currently faced with is how we are to respond to the global economic crisis. We recognize that the solution cannot come from one direction but from all sectors including the Government, the College, regulators and industry partners.”
Admission is free with advance registration by March 20 at my.cob.edu.bs. For more information call 302-4594 or email aacleare@cob.edu.bs.
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