• About Us
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
TFI Official Merchandise
TFI English
TFI हिन्दी
Sunday, December 10, 2023
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result

Bankman Scandal: The scandal that forced the Caribbean nations to hit the reset button

If we look closely we can easily see that there is a chain reaction happening in the Caribbean region. All of a sudden, Caribbean nations have started to wake up to the reality that having severe loopholes in their economic policies could be disastrous

Ansh Pandey by Ansh Pandey
December 17, 2022
in Premium
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
Bankman Scandal
243
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on X

Bankman Scandal: According to a media report by the Jamaica Observer, for only the second time since Independence, Jamaica is now set to introduce a new series of banknotes which are to be released on a phased basis in 2023.

Reportedly, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has also been eager to join and introduce a new set of notes which will be developed on polymer substrate. Those, as said by the central bank, will be more durable resulting in cost savings and a longer-lasting product.

Also Read

Latin America and the Caribbean: The Pawns in US and Canada’s Plan to Invade Haiti

Inside Data and Cyber Security issue in Barbados

Deputy Governor Natalie Haynes said at the launch that new security features were more on the higher value notes, noting as well that the new polymer notes are more durable and secure.

Jamaica's Central Bank Tests CBDC | PYMNTS.com
(Source: PYMNTS.com)

A visible trend?

With this Jamaica has become the second nation that is following Barbados’s suit to make its economy forfeiture-proof. For context, Barbados, on December 5th, has started to circulate new banknotes.

Just like Jamaica, Barbados’ new banknotes has new designs and are made of polymer, will last longer in circulation, and will be harder to counterfeit.

Barbados new 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar polymer banknotes 2022 - YouTube
(Source: YouTube)

Each new Barbados dollar note has a small broken trident in the top right corner that, when held up to the light, reveals the denomination as one of the security features. Under ultraviolet light, a second broken trident and the National Anthem’s highlighted verses on the back come to life.

Read More: UAE just proposed St. Kitts and Nevis, and it said yes!

Securing the nation from illicit CIP?

In addition, Barbados pushed another gear and also declared that it will introduce new passports for Barbados’ citizens. These new passports will also be secured by upgraded characteristics of the passport such as subsurface printing, an upgraded chip that is tamper resistant.

Seeing this, the government of St Kitts and Nevis has also decided to make a number of changes to its passport. The Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta, stated that changes include enhancing the number of pages. The new security features will be incorporated in all the pages such as Laser Engraved Polycarbonate data-pages.

DR. MARCUS NATTA APPOINTED AS THE NEW SECRETARY TO THE FEDERAL CABINET | SKNIS
(Source: SKNIS)

This happened despite the fact that St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the safest passports in the Caribbeans. It is now anticipated that other nations will follow suit.

Read More: US and China are fuelling Caribbean’s black economy problem

Welcoming steps and the Bankman angle

These steps are indeed welcoming as undoubtedly, passport enhancement will make the country more secure. Whereas, the new currency will lessen the chances of financial frauds of which, the Caribbean has always  become a hotspot.

According to the US-based Global Financial Integrity (GFI), financial crimes, including fraud schemes, have increased across the Caribbean in recent years.

The Washington-based think tank has stressed in its report, “financial fraud has a significant effect on the Caribbean as a whole, involves potentially billions of dollars in illicit proceeds each year, affects the economic security of nations and the region as a whole, and leads to “a certain level of associated violence.”

All things are interconnected so, even a miniscule step will do the job to make Caribbeans a safer place. However, the timings of these steps are quite significant as all of this is happening after the Sam Bankman scandal came out in wide open.

Crypto firm Alameda Research cuts out banks to use DeFi for new funds | Financial Times
Bankman Scandal (Source: Financial Times)

Sam Bankman, who is currently under arrest has singlehandedly pushed the Bahamas to shame. His company FTX filed for bankruptcy in November and the fraudster is accused of funneling customer deposits to FTX’s affiliated trading firm Alameda Research, and the exchange experienced withdrawals of about $6 billion in just 72 hours.

Read More: Saudi-China put petrodollar on ventilator support

As they applaud investors for establishing their businesses in the Caribbean with the CIP, the Caribbean region has come to be known as a tax haven. However, it is well known that most businessmen travel to the Caribbean in order to save themselves from the clutches of govts.

The Bankman scandal has made the Caribbean realise how important financial security is and how no country can thrive without it. Thus, it is possible to draw the conclusion that the Bankman scandal caused the Caribbean to hit the reset button.

Tags: Alameda ResearchBarbadosGlobal Financial IntegrityJamaicaSam BankmanSt. Kitts and Nevis
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

In the first episode we saw how Alberta drove out RCMP, here’s the latest episode

Next Post

Shree Narayani dham temple, Alwar: History, Travel Guide and how to reach

Also Read

Terrorism was a Sin as per the Canadian Constitution. Then Came Justin Trudeau

Terrorism was a Sin as per the Canadian Constitution. Then Came Justin Trudeau

November 3, 2023
Ukraine Aid: To Express his Profound Love for Zelensky, Biden Proposes to Make America a Wartime Economy

Ukraine Aid: To Express his Profound Love for Zelensky, Biden Proposes to Make America a Wartime Economy

October 30, 2023
Stop Panicking! Iran’s ‘Haifa Port Threat’ is just a Bluff

Stop Panicking! Iran’s ‘Haifa Port Threat’ is just a Bluff

October 27, 2023
China Has Possibly Flared a Diplomatic Spat Between India and Russia. But It is Failing Already

China Has Possibly Flared a Diplomatic Spat Between India and Russia. But It is Failing Already

October 22, 2023
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms of use and Privacy Policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
The War is Over and Russian Troops are already Grabbing Everything they Can!

The War is Over and Russian Troops are already Grabbing Everything they Can!

December 8, 2023
Pig Farm Scandal, Trudeau and extremely gory details: Do you have the stomach for it?

Pig Farm Scandal, Trudeau and extremely gory details: Do you have the stomach for it?

June 29, 2023
Finland is the new Crimea. And Soon!

Finland is the new Crimea. And Soon!

December 4, 2023
Zelensky has two shining Yachts. Biden you Lovely Rich Rascal!

Zelensky has two shining Yachts. Biden you Lovely Rich Rascal!

November 28, 2023
Germany goes ABSENT from EU meeting to get out of the Ukraine Mess

Germany goes ABSENT from EU meeting to get out of the Ukraine Mess

December 6, 2023
A Biden Masterstroke: Zelensky to be an American Citizen!

A Biden Masterstroke: Zelensky to be an American Citizen!

December 9, 2023
The War is Over and Russian Troops are already Grabbing Everything they Can!

The War is Over and Russian Troops are already Grabbing Everything they Can!

December 8, 2023
CSIS’s Rising Wave of Authorized Spy Crimes!

CSIS’s Rising Wave of Authorized Spy Crimes!

December 8, 2023
Danielle Smith Defies Trudeau Yet Again!

Danielle Smith Defies Trudeau Yet Again!

December 8, 2023
hunter biden

Fashion, Females, and Felonies: The Hunter Biden Chronicles

December 8, 2023
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobal
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2023 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

No Result
View All Result
  • Premium
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

©2023 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Follow us on Twitter

and never miss an insightful take by the TFIGlobal team

Follow @tfiglobal
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.