The Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago reported that the government met with the Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago to discuss current market conditions, the state of the economy, and continued collaboration between the government, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and the banking sector. The meeting also covered the government’s general policy direction, including proposed legislative improvements for the banking and financial sector. Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo convened the meeting. Participants included Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh, Central Bank Governor Larry Howai, Permanent Secretary Suzette Taylor-Lee Chee, ministry technical staff, BATT executives and senior banking officials. The release describes the engagement as constructive, with participants highlighting the need for continued dialogue, practical collaboration, market stability and public confidence. The ministry linked the meeting to a broader ongoing programme of consultation with key stakeholders across the economy.
Ministry of Finance (Trinidad & Tobago)2026-05-26
Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance meets Bankers Association on market conditions and proposed banking law improvements
The Ministry of Finance of Trinidad and Tobago met with the Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago to review market conditions, the state of the economy and collaboration with the Central Bank and banking sector, including proposed legislative improvements for the financial sector. The ministry described the engagement as constructive, with participants stressing continued dialogue, practical collaboration, market stability and public confidence, and linked it to a broader consultation programme with key stakeholders.