The Central Bank of the Bahamas has made the Bahamas Securities Portal the mandatory channel for all transactions handled directly by the Bank for purchases of Bahamas Government Securities, including Registered Stock and Savings Bonds, with immediate effect. It has stopped accepting purchase applications through other channels. All current and prospective investors who deal directly with the Central Bank must enrol on the portal, and existing holders of securities on accounts with the Bank must complete enrolment even if they do not expect to participate in upcoming offerings. The change shifts a platform that had been optional since its 2024 launch to exclusive use for individual customer transactions and service requests related to participation in and ownership of government bonds. Brokerage account transactions do not require separate portal registration because broker-dealers submit those requests to the Central Bank. Businesses seeking to invest in Bahamas Registered Stock for the first time must participate through a broker-dealer, while businesses that already hold Bahamas Registered Stock purchased directly through the Central Bank must register on the portal using their Tax Identification Number rather than an individual's National Insurance Board number. Individual enrolment requires a National Insurance Board number, a valid ePassport, and completion of know-your-customer and banking details, with an National Insurance Board card plus a valid driver's license or voter’s card accepted where no valid ePassport is available. The portal supports enrolment, application, payment and allocation for Bahamas Registered Stock and Bahamas Savings Bonds, and lets users track application status in real time. The Central Bank said additional functions are planned, including redemption requests, updates to banking and contact information, stock transfers and viewing investment holdings.
Central Bank of the Bahamas2026-07-16
Central Bank of the Bahamas mandates Bahamas Securities Portal enrolment for direct government securities transactions
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has made the Bahamas Securities Portal compulsory for all direct purchases of Bahamas Government Securities and has ended acceptance of applications through other channels. Existing and prospective investors dealing directly with the Bank must enrol, while brokerage transactions remain handled through broker-dealers. The portal also supports application tracking, with further functions such as redemptions and transfers planned.