Debate 2026

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is pleased to invite Secondary Schools to participate in the TTSEC Debate Competition 2026, themed “Our Virtual Assets.”

 This exciting competition provides students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, public speaking, research, and analytical skills while exploring topical issues relating to virtual assets and the evolving financial landscape.

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is pleased to invite Secondary Schools to participate in the TTSEC Debate Competition 2026, themed “Our Virtual Assets.”

 
This exciting competition provides students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, public speaking, research, and analytical skills while exploring topical issues relating to virtual assets and the evolving financial landscape.
 
Registration is now open and closes on Monday 6th July 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Incoming Form 4 students;
• A team comprising at least three (3) student debaters; and
• One (1) supervising teacher or lecturer.
 
Registration must be completed via the official form, scanned, and returned via email.

Registration Form- Secondary Schools: TTSEC-Registration-Form-Debate-Competition-2026-Secondary.pdf

Registration Forms should be completed and submitted via email by July 6, 2026.

Rules and Guidelines

Rules and Guidelines – NATIONAL INVESTING DEBATE COMPETITION

For further information or assistance, contact:

External Affairs and Communication Division
Email: eacmail@ttsec.org.tt
Telephone: 223-2991 ext. 1249 

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open and closes on Monday 6th July 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Incoming Form 4 students;
• A team comprising at least three (3) student debaters; and
• One (1) supervising teacher or lecturer.
 
Registration must be completed via the official form, scanned, and returned via email.
Registration Form- Secondary Schools

TTSEC-Registration-Form-Debate-Competition-2026-Secondary.pdf

Registration Forms should be completed and submitted via email by July 6, 2026.

For further information or assistance, contact:

External Affairs and Communication Division
Email: eacmail@ttsec.org.tt
Telephone: 223-2991 ext. 1249

RESOURCES
International Guidance

IOSCO Report -Issues Risks and Regulatory Considerations Relating to Crypto Asset Trading Platforms

Legislation

The Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Providers Act 2025 was assented to on December 23, 2025, and took effect upon assent.

List of Approved VASPs

List of Approved VASPs as at 18th June 2026

VASP Regulatory Sandbox
Fintech

Investor education website article: https://investucatett.com/fintech/

MULTIMEDIA

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