Offshore Financial Services in Bahamas, 2000-07

Introduction

This databook examines the deposits, mutual funds and insurance sectors held in Bahamas from 2000 to mid-2008, segmenting these assets by onshore/offshore and retail/institutional customers.

Scope

• Segments assets by client base: retail vs. institutional, and onshore clients vs. offshore clients
• Includes 8 years of historic data
• Includes deposits and mutual funds

Highlights

Deposits in Bahamas increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7% over the 2002-2007 period. Deposits from offshore customers accounted for 89.3% of the total deposits in 2007.

In 2007, deposits from institutional customers accounted for 42.9% of the total deposits.

Investments via mutual funds in Bahamas increased at a CAGR of 25% over the 2002-2007 period.Reasons to Purchase

• Identify growth in offshore business in this centre
• Know how the credit crisis is affecting offshore deposits and funds in this centre
• Compare onshore versus offshore deposits and mutual funds to identify which customer base is being most affected