Stress Testing the Securities Market

The ongoing ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial markets globally further emphasises the importance of  organisations implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies. As mandated under Section 6(l) of the Securities Act, 2012 (SA 2012), it is the duty of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) to assess, …

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Robo-Advisers: How should you evaluate them?

This week’s article focuses on how you, the investing public, should evaluate a robo-adviser to determine whether it meets your needs.  Robo- Advisers are digital platforms that provide automated, algorithm-driven financial planning services with little to no human supervision.  Essentially, this involves a computer programmer creating software that provides investment advice to …

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Fintech and the Securities Market

As the regulator of the securities industry, the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has the responsibility to monitor the industry, understand its potential for development and encourage innovation to foster that development. This week’s article will highlight some prominent fintech products typically used in the securities market. …

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