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17-Nov-2022

CAF Presents Findings on Regional Integration

On November 15, 2022 the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) presented a Report on Regional Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean at the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago’s Auditorium. At the event, CAF announced the opening of its regional headquarters for the Caribbean which will be located in Port-of-Spain. The event also featured a Panel Discussion at which Governor Hilaire outlined factors that energy-exporting nations such as Trinidad and Tobago should take into account as the world moves away from fossil fuels. 

CAF is a development bank with 20 shareholder countries, including Trinidad and Tobago. 

Click for the CAF Report and a video of the event. 

03-Nov-2022

Addressing Climate Change - The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

At the CARICOM Governors Meeting held in The Bahamas on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 – Governor Hilaire outlined the actions that the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is taking to address climate change. These include improving energy efficiency at the Central Bank; collaboration with other central banks and international agencies to promote financial reforms globally; investment of Trinidad and Tobago’s international reserves in instruments that promote sustainability; and adapting supervision of the local financial sector.

Click here for the PowerPoint presentation.

17-Oct-2022

CB Developments Series - Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development released its Official Communiqué on October 11, 2022.

17-Oct-2022

Our 50 Cent Coin

Legal Tender and in Circulation

14-Oct-2022

The Impact of Declining Central Government Transfers and Subsidies on the Household Sector: Implications for Financial Stability (Working Papers, WP 03/2022)

Following the collapse of crude oil prices in 2014, in an attempt to narrow the fiscal deficit, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago embarked on a concerted effort to reduce expenditure by streamlining ‘transfers and subsidies’ – support that has historically run at high costs.

07-Oct-2022

Domestic Banking Industry Network Analysis: The Sovereign-Bank Nexus (Working Papers, WP 02/2022)

The importance of sovereign-bank linkages has been a major topic of discussion among academics and regulators. While interdependencies can play a supportive role in the smooth functioning of the financial system and the wider economy, imperfections in the relationship have fostered an embrace which has, on occasion, led to a systemic risk event.

05-Oct-2022

2021/2022 De La Rue Currency Scholarship Award Recipients

The Central Bank celebrates its 2021/2022 De La Rue Currency Scholarship Recipients, Mr. Justin Edwards and Ms. Sarah Prashad.

Click here to view the Award Presentation Ceremony.

03-Oct-2022

Treasury Bill Nos. 1690 and 1691

Invest in Treasury Bills Today! Treasury Bills are government-guaranteed investment instruments that are available to individuals and institutions. You are invited to submit bids to the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago by 12:00 noon on the auction date for the upcoming issue.

30-Sep-2022

Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2025/26 Project Implementation Update Year 1 / HY2

Central Bank recounts recent major achievements. Five key goals for the next 6 months are highlighted.

30-Sep-2022

Monetary Policy Announcement - September 2022

The recovery of the global economy in recent months has not been smooth, and growth forecasts have been downgraded. Many central banks continued to raise policy rates as inflation soared past target levels.