Notice to Stakeholders Commission’s Temporary Operational Arrangements The Commission has taken note of the provisions of The Public Health [2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV) (No. 12)], Regulations 2021, effective May 4th 2021 and advises registrants in particular, and the public in general of the following, effective May 5th, 2021: The …
This week’s article focuses on the importance of the securities market to investors, businesses and the economy. The securities market is a subset of the financial sector in Trinidad and Tobago, and it is instrumental in channeling funds between “savers” (individuals, companies, and governments) who have money to invest, and …
This week’s article focuses on how you, the investing public, should evaluate a robo-adviser to determine whether it meets your needs. Robo- Advisers are digital platforms that provide automated, algorithm-driven financial planning services with little to no human supervision. Essentially, this involves a computer programmer creating software that provides investment advice to …
As the regulator of the securities industry, the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has the responsibility to monitor the industry, understand its potential for development and encourage innovation to foster that development. This week’s article will highlight some prominent fintech products typically used in the securities market. …
There are several developed and emerging markets with cryptocurrency platforms operating within their jurisdictions. In these jurisdictions, cryptocurrency-based transfers are becoming increasingly common and are used to transact on a day to day basis. This week’s article will focus on cryptocurrencies and whether they are considered a security within the …
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) proposes to issue Amendments to the Draft Collective Investment Schemes By-Laws (“the Draft CIS By-Laws”). The Draft CIS By-Laws seek to establish a framework for the regulation of Collective Investment Schemes to provide a greater level of surveillance for the …
Draft Collective Investment Schemes By -Laws CIS NOTICE of April 2021 CIS Draft By-laws – April 9th 2021 – FINAL TTSEC Responses to Comments on the SEC’s draft CIS By-Laws May 29th 2020 – FINAL DRAFT CIS By-Laws – May 29th 2020 Table summarizing significant changes to …
The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) works to encourage and promote the innovative development of the local securities industry. This week’s article focuses on the TTSEC’s approach to regulating Financial Technology or Fintech. Regulating Fintechs
In the Matter of Section 8 of the Securities Act, Chapter 83:02 AND In the matter of the delegation of specific responsibilities, powers and functions of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) to a member of the Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) Order re Delegation …
Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) joined the rest of the world in celebrating Global Money Week (GMW) 2021, from 22nd – 31st March, 2021, under the theme, ‘Take care of yourself, take care of your money’, with several activities focusing on financial education and financial literacy. …
