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12-Dec-2024
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary!
Today, we proudly celebrate six decades of dedicated service since our establishment on December 12, 1964! For 60 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to promote monetary and financial stability and public confidence in ways that support the growth and development of our country. This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our staff, past and present, and their roles in helping the Bank to achieve its goals. It is also a celebration of the core values that define who we are – integrity, excellence, teamwork, leadership, and service – which continue to inspire our actions and build trust within the community.
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02-Dec-2024
Central Bank Authorises WamNow to Issue Electronic Money in Trinidad and Tobago
On December 1, 2024, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago issued a provisional registration to WamNow Technologies Limited (WamNow), which authorises WamNow to issue electronic money (e-money) in Trinidad and Tobago for a 6-month period.
Read More22-Nov-2024
Why UPI will be a game changer in Trinidad and Tobago
Central Bank explains the importance of the introduction of a ‘fast payments’ arrangement in Trinidad and Tobago.
Read More20-Nov-2024
Radio Interview - Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Project
On November 15, 2024, Mr. Alister Noel, Senior Manager, Macroeconomics and Payments joined Mr. Wayne Nakhid, National Chief Digital Officer, Ministry of Digital Transformation, for a radio interview on the programme The Digital World on Freedom 106.5 FM to discuss the fast payments project based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) model that is being launched in Trinidad and Tobago. Listen to the interview here.
Read More14-Nov-2024
Foreign Exchange Authorised Dealers in Trinidad and Tobago
List of Foreign Exchange Dealers in Trinidad and Tobago as at September 30, 2024.
Read More11-Nov-2024
Professor Avinash Persaud discusses How to Break the Climate Finance Deadlock at COP29 with Multilateral Development Banks
In a recent Interview with the Climate Team at the International Peace Institute Global Observatory, Professor Avinash Persaud explores the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in climate finance and how, with shareholder support, they can help break the New Collective Quantified Goal's (NCQG's) deadlock and deliver climate finance at scale. On October 4, 2024, Professor Persaud delivered the keynote address at the Central Bank’s 34th Dr. Eric Williams Memorial Lecture on the topic "Addressing Climate Change in the Caribbean will cost a Whole Lot of Money; Who Pays?" . UN Climate Change Conference Baku (COP29) takes place from November 11 – 22, 2024 .
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08-Nov-2024
63rd Bi-Annual Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors
The Central Bank of Barbados hosted the 63rd Bi-Annual Meeting of the CARICOM Committee of Central Bank Governors in Bridgetown on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024. The meeting brought together senior officials to address pressing economic issues and strengthen the region’s financial systems, with a focus on key topics such as financial stability, cybersecurity, and regional economic performance.
Read More06-Nov-2024
How is climate change affecting Trinidad and Tobago's Economy?
In the fifth Note in its Public Education Series, the Central Bank outlines the potential impact of climate change on Trinidad and Tobago.
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03-Nov-2024
Cybertips of the Week (Week 5)
During the month of October, in honour of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we will share a “Cybertip of the Day” with information and advice to help you to be more secure while browsing or conducting transactions online. Check out our week 5 roundup of cybertips.
Read More29-Oct-2024
Central Bank discusses the Unified Payments Interface project
On October 30, 2024 Governor Hilaire made a presentation at the Capital Markets Conference hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. In discussing the future of electronic money, he highlighted the importance of the fast payments project based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) model that was being launched in Trinidad and Tobago. See Dr. Hilaire’s PowerPoint presentation for details.
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