As Financial Technology (“Fintech”) alters the attributes of financial services and market structures, financial regulation is also adapting. Among other things, Fintech products and service providers are streamlining business processes, which allow customers the opportunity to fulfil their financial service requirements through non-traditional online channels which are generally considered to …
As we come to the end of our AML series, we would like to discuss two final areas: Wire Transfers and Non-Profit Organisations. … Registrants must report large cash transactions and retain records on wire transfers regardless of whether any potential criminal activity is suspected or not. Section 34 of …
In our series on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”), we continue this week by providing an understanding of individuals that are classified as ‘Politically Exposed Persons’ (PEPs). PEPs are categorised as potentially high-risk customers that receive particular attention under relevant international standards and guidelines such as …
Corruption and money laundering are areas of great concern for the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC), particularly given our role as the Supervisory Authority for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the securities sector. It is now an integral part of our work because of the negative …
The Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has caused disruption of varying levels and continues to affect many nations across the globe. This widespread disruption has impacted companies in different ways and has resulted in new and innovative ways to ensure business continuity and in some cases, has caused a negative impact …
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“TTSEC”) recently hosted its first Facebook Live Panel Discussion and Q&A event, ‘Ask the TTSEC’, where members of the public had the opportunity to ask questions in relation to the theme, ‘Know Your Investor Rights’ (in case you missed it, visit our …
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial challenges faced by a number of companies. It is therefore important that entrepreneurs understand all of their available options to ensure their funding/capital requirements are met as cost-effectively as possible. In previous articles, we focused on the requirements for the registration of securities such …
In last week’s article, we focussed on the registration process for securities prior to distribution in the Trinidad and Tobago securities market. The process involves the registration of the entity issuing the security as a Reporting Issuer and the registration of the securities. While registering securities, there are different firms …
In last week’s article, we explained the options available in the securities market to raise capital/funds. These included the issuance and distribution of securities (Equities/Bonds) to the public as well as the issuance of securities via Limited Offerings. Generally, the distribution of any security within Trinidad and Tobago will trigger …
COVID-19 has given rise to financial challenges among several small and medium-sized local enterprises and conglomerates. During this period of economic uncertainty, raising capital may seem daunting but it is one of the most critical aspects of building a successful business and is likely to be required at several stages …
