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FSRC Invited to Cabinet to Address Challenges in Offshore Banking (Dwaine Looby)
The Cabinet met with the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) Wednesday, to engage in a critical dialogue centered on the current state of the offshore financial sector.
This sector, known for its complexities, is grappling with significant challenges that have adversely impacted its profitability, raising concerns among stakeholders.
During the meeting, the Cabinet concentrated on a few offshore banks that are reportedly facing operational difficulties.
The discussion underscored the urgent need for strategic measures to address the issues confronting these institutions and safeguard their futures.
According to legal provisions, the Cabinet is prohibited from directing the FSRC’s actions. Instead, it must defer to the judgment and expertise of the FSRC’s Board and its senior management team, who are tasked with making independent decisions.
The Cabinet expressed a strong commitment to explore every possible avenue to ensure the financial stability of the troubled banks, emphasizing the importance of their continued viability within the offshore financial landscape.
The FSRC staff conveyed their confidence, affirming that they are diligently working to protect depositors’ interests and uphold the integrity of the offshore financial system.
To enhance oversight and communication, the FSRC agreed to provide more frequent updates to the Cabinet regarding the sector’s health and ongoing developments. The Chief Regulatory Officer at FSRC is Paul Ashe.
They’re are other areas of the banking system that I think is more important to discuss right now, like opening up an account at a local bank. It’s almost impossible, especially if you are a senior citizen and not working. I have been trying for the longest while but the required documents you need has caused me to give up. I was born here, I produce my birth certificate, but they are still asking for my passport. Do I must spend x amount of dollars to take out a passport just to open an account? Ridiculously stupid.
agreed this is so true they’re worried about the wrong thing you know