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ECCU Banking and Other Financial Sector Executives Examine the Future of Commercial Banking in the ECCU

PRESS RELEASE

Senior officers from commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions which operate within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) and the wider Caribbean will take an in-depth look at financial sector stability when the 23rd Annual Conference with Commercial Banks convenes at the ECCB Headquarters, St Kitts and Nevis, on 8 and 9 November. Continue reading

Financial Information Month 2012 Promotes Innovation, Competition and Success


The eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) will observe Financial Information Month (FIM) 2012 under the theme: “Challenge Yourself: Innovate – Compete – Succeed!”.

FIM is a regional financial education campaign observed in the ECCU throughout October since 2002 and forms part of an ECCU financial education programme coordinated by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). It is a collaborative effort among the ECCU member governments, financial and academic institutions, the media, private and public sector institutions and community–based groups. Continue reading

ECSRC Suspension of Broker

NOTICE


The Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) has suspended the broker dealer license, number SL-PL-0009-11, of Financial Investment & Consultancy Services (FICS) Ltd effective 10 July 2012. Such suspension is pursuant to Section 66 (3) (a) of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2001 of the laws of Saint Lucia (the Act) as the company has ceased to meet the requirement for licensing in accordance with Section 48 (3) (b) of the Act.

FICS cannot carry on the business of a licensed broker dealer in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market until this requirement is satisfied.

Wanted: A leader for the ACP

By Sir Ronald Sanders

Sir Ronald Sanders

The 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries should
use the strength of their combined number and access to their natural resources
to demand a voice in global economic and financial arrangements that directly
affect their economic well-being and the welfare of their people. Continue reading