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2 October 2023
Central Bank Authorizes MyCash to Issue Electronic Money in Trinidad and Tobago
On October 2, 2023, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago issued a provisional registration to MyCash (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited (MyCash) making it the fourth company authorized to issue electronic money domestically.
29 September 2023
Central Bank cites advances in cybersecurity supervision in Strategic Plan update
On September 29, 2023 the Central Bank posted the latest Semi-annual Update on execution of its 2021/22–2025/26 Strategic Plan.
29 September 2023
Monetary Policy Announcement - September 2023
Despite some signs of resilience earlier in the year, continued though slowing inflationary pressures, still relatively high interest rates and the impact of geopolitical tensions pose immediate constraints to global economic activity.
26 September 2023
The Role of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in Facilitating Financial Development and Financial Inclusion
This research paper by Alon Dhanessar concludes that in order to promote financial inclusion and development, and reduce domestic funding gaps, government policies and programmes should be designed to reduce hurdles to access and usage, while encouraging financial system innovation
26 September 2023
Alternative Financing for MSMEs in Trinidad and Tobago: Expanding Financial Intermediation to Support Economic Diversification
This research paper by Kateri Duke proposes several recommendations to narrow the MSME finance gap through two complementary approaches: reducing the infrastructural barriers to finance and fostering an enabling environment to expand the range of alternative financing options available.
18 September 2023
Treasury Bill Nos. 1713 and 1714
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.
15 September 2023
Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman Opens its Tobago Office
On September 15, 2023 the Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman(OFSO) opened its Tobago office to reestablish a presence for the convenience of the Tobago public. This milestone achievement was commemorated with a symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony on location at the Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex, Post Street, Scarborough Tobago.
14 September 2023
Central Bank Issues Cybersecurity Best Practices Guideline
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has issued the Cybersecurity Best Practices Guideline following comments from the public on the draft Guideline. The Guideline is applicable to institutions regulated by the Central Bank. Other companies are encouraged to adopt the Guideline as a means of managing their cybersecurity risks but are not required to report to the Central Bank.
8 September 2023
Public Notice
Digital Transformation of the Bank’s Supply Chain Management for enhanced Vendor Relationships, automation of the vendor and procurement management application and updated purchase order format and process.
7 September 2023
IMF Technical Assistance on Fintech Regulation and Legislation
At the request of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT), and Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) to the International Monetary Fünf (IMF), a Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department mission, supported by the Legal Department (LEG) conducted desk-based capacity development and visited Port of Spain in-person during April 26–28, 2023.
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