The Tribune

The Bahamas Financial Services Board's (BFSB) chief executive has been shortlisted for honours in two categories at the 21st International Investment Awards.

Tanya McCartney, who is also the BFSB's executive director, has been nominated in the Woman of The Year and Personality of the Year categories.

A UK-trained barrister and chartered banker who has held her position with BFSB for the past four years, Ms McCartney facilitates collaboration between the private sector and policymakers on matters concerning the Bahamian financial services sector.

“Being shortlisted for these awards highlights the ongoing work of BFSB and its stakeholders to inform the international community of the tremendous strides that The Bahamas has made as an international financial centre," she said.

"We work assiduously with international partners to ensure that the world knows that we are a legitimate IFC (international financial centres) with clear attributes which continue to make us an attractive jurisdiction."

The International Investment Awards are the longest-running event of their kind. The International Investment publication is targeted at investment professionals such as independent financial advisers and wealth management professionals serving expatriate and cross-border clients. The awards cover the full spectrum of the industry - from Fintech to trusts to private banking.

Nominees for the Woman of the Year and Personality of the Year awards will be judged against factors including their ability to deliver exceptional service levels to clients; deliver improved service levels over time; and their own professional development and adoption of clear, sustainable business models in their current role.