The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for the registration and supervision of pension plans established under trust, in accordance with the Insurance Act, 2018 (previously the Insurance Act, Chap 84:01). This supervisory role supports the Central Bank’s broader mandate to foster stability and confidence in the local financial system.
In fulfilling this mandate, the Central Bank ensures that Trustees and other individuals responsible for the operation of pensions plans, comply with the legislative requirements of the Insurance Act. Beyond regulatory compliance, the Central Bank actively promotes the adoption of internationally recognized best practices within the pensions sector.
To support this, the Central Bank has issued several key guidelines, including Pension Plan Governance, Communication with Members, and Procedures for Amending a Pension Plan’s Trust Deed and Rules. These guidelines are available on the Pension Sector Resources page of our website.
Information on the pension sector is published in the Central Bank’s annual Financial Stability Reports. The sectorial information published typically include the quantum of registered plans and the total amount of assets they own, a breakdown of the total assets by asset classes, and a discussion on the trends impacting the pensions sector.