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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We are pleased to share the Central Bank’s latest Strategic Plan for the period 2026/27 to 2030/31 titled ‘Insight to Impact’. The plan sets a clear direction for fulfilling the Bank’s mandate in an increasingly dynamic and complex environment, and is centered around three themes – Monetary Stability, Financial Stability, and Internal Operations.
Supported by 8 strategic objectives and 23 projects, it provides a clear path for strengthening the way we manage the economy, safeguard the financial system, and enable the people, technology, and processes that drive our work. The new Plan positions the Bank as a modern Authority: agile in responding to change, empowered by technology and data, and disciplined in transforming sound analysis into meaningful results.
We invite you to explore the full Strategic Plan 2026/27 to 2030/31 — Insight to Impact, available for download on the Central Bank’s website: https://www.central-bank.org.tt/insight-to-impact-strategic-plan-2026-27-2030-31/
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.
