Tag Archives: TTSEC
Investing 101 in Trinidad and Tobago Part 2 of 3 – Creating Your Investor Profile

Last week we discussed the basics of investing, setting financial goals and deciding on the type of investment that may best suit you. In this article, we’ll focus on creating your personal investor profile and guide you through the process of selecting an investment option that will help you achieve …
TTSEC Launches E-Business Solution
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange (“TTSEC”) will introduce an e-business solution to the securities market that will significantly improve the ease of doing business with the TTSEC. The Electronically Advanced Submission interface or EASi platform will revolutionise the way in which the securities industry is regulated, as it …
Investing 101 in T&T: Part 1 of 3

Are you worried about your future and whether you will have enough money to live comfortably during your retirement years? Have you ever thought about increasing your wealth and investing in the local securities market? Are you interested in investing, but don’t know how or where to start? Without the …
Fintech and the Securities Market – Part 4 of 5

In the past two (2) articles the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“TTSEC”) discussed six (6) of the twelve (12) considerations related to the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) – The Bali Fintech Agenda. The Bali Fintech Agenda Policy Paper[1] provides a blueprint for successfully harnessing Fintech opportunities by …
Fintech and the Securities Market – Part 3 of 5

In last week’s article the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“TTSEC”) discussed the first three (3) considerations of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) Policy Paper – The Bali Fintech Agenda. The Bali Fintech Agenda identifies key considerations for policymakers when implementing Fintech policies and provides a blueprint for …
Joint Media Release – Financial Sector Regulators on Pyramid Schemes
Joint Public Advisory by the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago and the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago on “Pyramid Schemes” marketed in Trinidad and Tobago. The Financial System Regulatory Authorities are jointly issuing this Advisory to the public to …
Fintech and the Securities Market – Part 2 of 5

In last week’s article the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“TTSEC”) discussed the importance of, and some of the risks associated with, Financial Technology (“Fintech”). This week, the TTSEC will be discussing the first three (3) considerations of the Bali Fintech Agenda. Read more here—> Fintech and the …
Fintech and the Securities Market Part 1 of 5

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 …
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 …