The Governing Laws of the Securities Industry in Trinidad and Tobago

As we approach our 25th anniversary of protecting investors and fostering the orderly growth and development of the local capital market, the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“TTSEC”) remains committed to its mandate. The TTSEC is an autonomous agency which was established as a body corporate, by virtue …

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Importance of Financial Regulation in the Securities Industry

An English poet, John Donne famously wrote that “no man is an island.” An old adage which can also speak to the interconnectedness of financial markets and how their actions impact the global economy. The global financial crisis of 2007 – 2008 (“the financial crisis”) serves as a stark reminder …

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Micro and Macro-Prudential Reporting Framework (MMRF), why is it important?

As per Section 6 of the Securities Act, Chapter 83:02, of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (SA), one of the critical functions of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC), is to “assess, measure and evaluate risk exposure in the securities industry”. The Micro …

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