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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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