The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission published a release on the second instalment of its 2026 Industry Dialogue Series, a virtual forum on Caribbean regulatory cooperation in virtual assets and securities markets. More than 70 regulators from 11 jurisdictions discussed how the region is developing regulatory frameworks for Virtual Asset Service Providers, with the session centering on the need for closer cross-border cooperation as virtual asset activity operates across jurisdictions. The discussions followed the proclamation of Trinidad and Tobago's virtual assets legislation last December. A keynote presentation from the Financial Services Commission of Jamaica reviewed international regulatory developments and global standards, and highlighted the need for licensing regimes backed by anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism controls, stakeholder consultation and inter-agency coordination. Representatives from several Caribbean regulators shared legislative and supervisory updates, while panel discussions covered cross-border supervision, FATF standards, investor protection, market integrity, stablecoins, decentralised finance, cybersecurity and the regulatory implications of emerging technologies. Participants noted that jurisdictions are at different stages of implementation but face common challenges including rapidly changing technology, limited resources and the borderless nature of digital financial services, and the session closed with broad agreement on strengthening supervisory frameworks, information sharing and regulatory alignment. The release also said the dialogue series forms part of the commission's regional cooperation work as it prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Caribbean Group of Securities Regulators in 2027.

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