Delivering remarks on “Crypto Assets and the Global Regulatory Agenda: Balancing Inclusion, Integrity and Stability,” at the 2026 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, Central Bank Governor, Mr. Larry Howai called for a balanced and coordinated approach to crypto asset regulation. In addressing attendees, Governor Howai noted that policymakers must promote innovation while safeguarding financial integrity, consumer protection and financial stability.
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The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has launched its five-year Strategic Plan for the period 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 following approval from its Board of Directors. The Bank’s mission will be accomplished through its focus on 3 strategic themes (Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Internal Operations), 8 strategic objectives and 23 strategic projects.
The IMF, in its July World Economic Outlook update, projected a reduction in global growth to 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, reflecting the effects of the war in the Middle East and its impact on energy importers and vulnerable economies.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and member institutions of the National Financial Education Committee (NFEC) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on September 28, 2026, marking a significant step forward in their shared efforts to strengthen financial literacy, capability and well-being across Trinidad and Tobago.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 13.8 per cent since 2019, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s efforts to improve environmental sustainability and strengthen responsible corporate stewardship. The reduction, achieved over a six-year period, underscores the Bank’s commitment to measuring, managing and reducing its environmental impact.
Regional central banks are making significant progress toward the establishment of the CARICOM Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS), a proposed regional payment platform that will enable seamless retail and commercial instant payments across member states in local currencies. CAPSS is intended to reduce transaction costs and improve payment efficiency, thereby strengthening regional trade and economic integration.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago hosted an engaging panel discussion on Virtual Asset Service Providers as part of its Research Review Seminar 2026, providing a forum for stakeholders to examine developments in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape and their implications for innovation, regulation and financial stability.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago opened its annual Research Review Seminar 2026 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Under the theme, “Operating in a Fractured World: Economic Resilience, Innovation and Sustainability”, the event brings together policymakers, academics, researchers, regulators and private sector representatives to examine the region’s evolving economic landscape.
As countries pursue their climate ambitions towards achieving net zero by 2050, carbon pricing has become a key element on the agenda. While this practice attaches a cost to emissions, it may lead to carbon leakage as companies shift their carbon-intensive production activities abroad to countries with less stringent climate policies than the domestic economy. One mechanism to manage differences in carbon pricing due to a lack of co-ordination and uniformity among implementing countries is the establishment of border carbon adjustments (BCAs).
In July 2024, Curaçao became an Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As Curaçao deepens regional integration, opportunities for improving intra-regional trade are being explored through, for example, negotiation of a Partial Scope Trade Agreement (PSTA) with Trinidad and Tobago. This paper investigates the potential for boosting trade between Curaçao and Trinidad and Tobago through an empirical analysis of each country’s comparative advantage. Through a suite of international trade-related tools, including the Balassa Revealed Comparative Advantage, Trade Complimentary, and the Trade Competitiveness Analysis of Nations (TradeCAN) methodology, the research highlights products and sectors with the highest potential for expanding trade in goods and services.
