In the Matter of Section 155(1A)(e) and 159(10) of the Securities Act, Chapter 83:02 of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and In the Matter of the Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic on the Submission of Audited Financial Statements and Annual Reports by …
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) was established as a body corporate, by virtue of the Securities Industry Act of 1995 (“SIA 1995”) which was repealed and replaced by the Securities Act, 2012 (“SA 2012”). The TTSEC is an autonomous agency whose primary roles are the protection …
In the Matter of an Application by the NCB Financial Group Limited for an Exemption from By-laws 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of the Securities Industry (Take-Over) By-Laws 2005 Read full document here—>Order – NCBFG Exemption from TBL 2005 – June 2021
It is important as an investor to understand all aspects of the securities industry. Investors can consist of individuals, corporations, governments, pension plans or other entities. Individuals generally invest to obtain a financial return, save for retirement or achieve other financial goals. Despite the purpose, investors may share the same …
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google are some of the more popular international investments/securities that may first come to mind when persons think about stocks and shares. For an investor in Trinidad and Tobago to acquire local or foreign stocks/equities, the services of a broker-dealer are required. In this week’s …
This week’s article continues our discussion on sustainable investing by looking at the emergence of Sustainable Reporting Standards. These are relatively new but are becoming increasingly important, as investors and financial regulators become more focused on ensuring that companies contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more …
This week’s article focuses on the role of the securities regulator in achieving Sustainable Investing and the Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals. This area has important implications for the advancement of the global climate change agenda. Investors with such an investment philosophy will seek to invest in companies and/or …
Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission Notice of Temporary Operational Arrangements The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) has taken note of the provisions of, the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2021, Legal Notice 142 of 2021, made by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago …
This week’s article focuses on a financial instrument that is not widely understood. A derivative is a financial security with a value that is reliant upon or derived from, an underlying asset or group of assets—a benchmark. The derivative itself is a contract between two or more parties, and the …
In the Matter of the Contravention of Section 64(1)(c) of the Securities Act, Chapter 83:02 of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago by Unilever Caribbean Limited Contravention Order re Unilever Caribbean Limited – $3000.00
