Bahamas moves to ban bearer shares amid FATF scrutiny

The Bahamas is debating last-minute revisions to anti-financial crime legislation, including a full ban on bearer shares, as international standard-setters review its defenses. Opposition criticism suggests the government is acting reactively rather than proactively. The outcome affects the Bahamas' compliance standing and its financial sector's international reputation.

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