Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago aims to stay a step ahead of the Fed
Jwala Rambarran tells Central Banking the central bank must remain ‘ahead of the curve’ and ensure a ‘strong enough’ rate differential between assets denominated in local and US currency
Fed communication driving Trinidad and Tobago policy
Trinidad and Tobago MPC cites Fed guidance on interest rates as the ‘most influential factor’ in its decision to tighten monetary policy
People: Trinidad gets new deputy, Bulgaria nominates three
Academic Sandra Sookram joins the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago; Dimitar Radev nominates three deputy governors on his first day leading the Bulgarian National Bank; and more
Trinidad and Tobago SWF set to gain corporate status
Incorporation will enable Heritage and Stabilisation Fund to hire staff and build capacity, says chairman Ralph Henry; ‘decent’ returns this year, he says
Trinidad central bank hikes rates in response to Fed forward guidance
‘Altered expectations' over timing of US normalisation puts pressure on Caribbean economy; necessary to ‘enhance appeal' of currency, says central bank
Trinidad governor blocks publication of reports that could ‘undermine confidence' in central bank
Jwala Rambarran obtains injunction against newspaper to prevent ‘dissemination of defamatory libel' after central bank's security system was hacked
Trinidad governor threatens senator with legal action over ‘defamatory' comments
Jwala Rambarran takes action over claims he is ‘playing dolly house' with foreign reserves; says he will seek ‘substantial damages' unless public apology is issued
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago unveils changes to monetary policy-making
MPC makes room for external members as frequency of policy meetings is cut in half; policy decisions to be announced on Friday evenings to avoid ‘kneejerk reactions' from the markets
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago releases 2012 annual report
CBTT annual report reviews efforts by central bank to promote economic recovery and resolve failed financial institutions
Trinidad and Tobago governor looks to empower ombudsman
The governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago outlines plans to tackle financial inclusion; hopes to legally equip ombudsman and improve financial literacy
Prime minister appoints new governor in Trinidad and Tobago
Ewart Williams' replacement announced; takes over tomorrow when Williams leaves after 10 years as governor
New $50 note released in Trinidad and Tobago
Central bank issues new note as part of independence celebrations; limited number of new $50 banknotes carry commemorative message
Research discusses elasticity of non-oil tax revenues in Trinidad and Tobago
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago working paper says future growth of non-oil tax revenue in the country should come from indirect taxes
Trinidad and Tobago governor calls for improved regional financial regulation
Ewart Williams believes the financial crisis should serve as a wake up call to the region; says increased legislation and supervision are needed
Brazil slams IMF proposal on capital controls
Brazil’s finance minister Guido Mantega rejects IMF proposals for establishment of framework on capital controls; attacks Fund’s laissez-faire policy on capital movements
Trinidad and Tobago’s Williams on economic outlook for 2011
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago governor Ewart Williams says growth in Caribbean state during 2011 hinges on recovery in domestic demand
T&T solves remittances anomaly
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago study explains drop in remittances to developing world
Trinidad and Tobago’s central bank faces legal action over bankrupt insurance giant
Disgruntled policyholders of failed insurance giant Clico demand compensation from Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago over what they see as deficiencies in oversight
Former T&T governor blasts successor
Former governor of the Trinidad and Tobago central bank Winston Dookeran criticises current head Ewart Williams, saying his economic forecasts are out of touch
Non-energy diversification key: Trinidad and Tobago’s Williams
Trinidadian central bank governor Ewart Williams says the non-energy private sector needs care and development to ensure future growth
When will the sovereigns return - and how?
Participants in a conference on the management of sovereign assets and reserves, hosted by Central Banking Publications, were split over when public investors will regain their appetite for risk following significant losses during the current financial…
T&T's Williams: we can withstand recession
Trinidad and Tobago can accommodate a moderate level of deficit financing and withstand recession, said Ewart Williams, the governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago's Williams on SME
The small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is a major provider of employment in the domestic economy, said Ewart Williams, the governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
T&T's Williams on the crisis
Ewart Williams, the governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago, said that while emerging markets have been hit by the crisis, they will be the sole drivers of economic growth in 2009.