BahamasThe Caribbean has achieved some notoriety as a haven for those wishing to launder the proceeds of their illicit activities.

However, once tarnished by this reputation, can Caribbean states and territories rid themselves of it, as some of them attempt to assert themselves as ‘clean’ international finance centres? And, in the wake of the horrific events of 11 September, what will the global community expect of jurisdictions suspected of hiding funds for terrorist organisations?