What We Do

The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established by an Act of Parliament on December 12, 1964. The Act entrusted the Central Bank with a range of responsibilities including:

1. the exclusive right to issue and redeem currency
2. to maintain monetary stability
3. to act as banker and advisor to the Government
4. to act as banker to the commercial banks
5. to protect the external value of the currency
6. to manage the country's external reserves
7. to take steps to preserve financial stability

To fulfill its responsibilities, the Bank also conducts, on a continuous basis, economic intelligence and research.