Trinidad & Tobago

The three decades before the 2007-08 global financial crisis were marked by the world’s financial networks becoming increasingly interconnected. Financial system regulatory convergence, the growing penetration of World Trade Organisation rules and the creation of currency unions, such as the euro, resulted in a surge in cross-border capital flows. Global banks began to see the...

The financial services industry in Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most developed in the Caribbean; however, the country still falls behind other emerging markets in its approach to online banking and digital payments. In 2020 customers continue to contact their banks by telephone to perform routine services, such as balance inquiries. As such, there is vast scope for...

On the back of elevated global oil prices, the economy of Trinidad and Tobago went through a period of rapid expansion in recent decades, resulting in higher levels of development and overall well-being for the population. While diversification efforts have boosted long-term stability, the economy remains vulnerable to commodity boom and bust cycles. As such, the drop in...

With a stable democratic system and strong regional and international ties, Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most prosperous countries in the Caribbean. The twin-island nation is rich in oil and gas, the economy is comparatively wealthy, and the twin island nation is known worldwide for its vibrant cultural and musical traditions. Nevertheless, T&T has faced a series of...

Following a deep recession and calls both domestically and internationally to boost financial transparency and broaden its tax base, Trinidad and Tobago has moved forward with the establishment of the T&T Revenue Authority (TTRA). While policymakers have long worked to streamline tax collection, the TTRA is the most important step taken by the government to date aimed at...