The Central Bank derives its authority and functions from the following legislation:

• The Central Bank Act
• The Central Bank Act (Amendment) 2009
• The Financial Institutions Act (2008)
• The Insurance Act Chapter 84:01 as amended in 2004, 2007 and 2009
• The Home Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act 2007
• The Financial Obligations Regulations pursuant to section 56 of the POCA Chap 11:27
• The Exchange Control Act Chap 79:50
• The Heritage and Stabilisation Fund Act No. 6 of 2007
• The Unit Trust Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Act No. 26 of 1981