Compliance Reviews of Registrants – Another Way Investors are Protected

The conduct of compliance reviews (also known as inspections) is one of the mechanisms used by the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) for investors to maintain confidence in the local securities market. The Compliance and Inspections Division, of the TTSEC, is responsible for conducting compliance reviews to …

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Notice – Statement of Substance and Purpose re Amendment of Rule 210

TAKE NOTICE that on the 18th day of October 2019, the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited (“the TTSE”), a duly registered Self-Regulatory Organisation under section 36 of the Securities Act, 2012 (“the Act”), filed with the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) a concise Statement of …

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Affinity Fraud – Scams that Target Relationships

Financial fraud can take many forms including Boiler Room scams, Pump and Dump Schemes, Ponzi and Pyramid schemes.  Affinity Fraud ranks among the most predominant in operation globally. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission defines Affinity Fraud as ‘investment scams that prey upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or …

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Mutual Funds and the Christmas Season

With the Christmas season  upon us and the anticipated  increases in the levels of consumer spending, persons are at this time weighing  options for financing new purchases whether it be a car, travel or renovations to their home. An assessment of investors’ withdrawals from the Collective Investment Schemes/Mutual Funds from …

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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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TTSEC’s Online Survey on Financial Literacy

Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) over the period November 25th –December 20th, 2019, will conduct a survey online to determine the financial literacy levels of respondents. This survey, which will be limited to online responses, aims to measure participants’ knowledge on four basic financial concepts: risk diversification, …

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