The Bahamas is internationally known for its idyllic beaches, as well as its status as an international financial centre. But while the success of the country's tourism sector mainly relies upon travellers having the money to spend on a trip to the country, the development of the Bahamas’ financial activity depends on a variety of factors.
International regulation and general distrust towards offshore centres have presented challenges in recent years. But the Bahamas' ability to swiftly create new investment products continues to attract business, in particular from Latin America, although Asia is featuring increasingly strongly.