Other AML Areas – Wire Transfers and Non-Profit Organisations

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 …

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Material Change Disclosures and COVID-19

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 …

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Who’s Who in the Securities Market

Entities that  engage in activities specified within the respective legislation that govern the TTSEC and the CBTT are required to be duly registered with the relevant  regulator/s. Investment activities that fall under the remit of the TTSEC may be undertaken by: Self-Regulatory Organisations, Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers, Underwriters, Sponsored Broker-Dealers, Sponsored …

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Fintech and T&T’s Securities Market

The pervasive nature of Fintech and other digital innovations in the financial sector have the potential to transform the securities industry in Trinidad and Tobago, and enhance our global attractiveness for investment potential.  This transformation may improve the efficiency of the market whilst reducing transaction costs and encouraging growth in …

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