The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is showcasing its 2026–2031 Big Push strategic plan at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Antigua and Barbuda, seeking investment and partnerships for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The forum, held alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, gives the bank an international platform to promote an existing agenda aimed at doubling the ECCU economy over a decade through coordinated regional action. Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine delivered remarks at the opening plenary, which explored how Commonwealth trade could support growth amid rising tariffs, protectionism and declining trust in the global economy. He will chair a roundtable of central bank governors and business leaders on November 4 to examine how payments innovation and financial connectivity across borders can facilitate trade and investment. These discussions align with the Big Push strategy’s established priorities of regional connectivity, digital transformation and financial deepening.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank showcases Big Push strategy at Commonwealth forum with focus on trade and payments
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is promoting its 2026–2031 Big Push strategy at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. The existing agenda seeks to double the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s economy over a decade. Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will chair a November 4 roundtable on payments innovation and financial connectivity to support trade and investment.