The fourth issue of the Commission’s Securities Market Bulletin encapsulates the data collected for the first two quarters of 2019 (as at March and June 2019). At the onset of 2019, geopolitical tensions stoked market volatility and heightened the anxiety of many investors globally. However, the Commission remained steadfast in executing its regulatory functions to limit the effects of market disruptions.

Year to date, the local securities market remains robust and experienced growth in many areas. The local equities market continues to be the largest segment and experienced growth of 5.9 percent (TT$13Bn). Furthermore, there was marginal growth of 2.4 percent in the number of Registrants for the six (6) month period ending June 2019.

Read more: Securities Market Bulletin Issue 4