United Texas Bank Named as Title Sponsor for CAB AGM & Conference 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA — September 2026 — The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) is pleased to […]
CAB Celebrates the Successful Completion of the CAB–UWI Scholarship Programme by Three Outstanding Scholars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 1st September 2026 The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) proudly celebrates the […]
CAB Advances Executive Engagement with High‑Level Agenda and Strategic Partnerships for 10th Anniversary CEO & Director Forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caribbean Association of Banks Advances Executive Engagement with High‑Level Agenda and Strategic Partnerships for 10th Anniversary CEO […]
Strengthening Caribbean Banking Through People Leadership
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) is proud to spotlight the participation of Caribbean banking professionals in the 2026 Human […]
CAB marks 10th Anniversary CEO & Director Forum with strategic pivot to Panama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caribbean Association of Banks marks 10th Anniversary CEO & Director Forum with strategic pivot to Panama GROS […]
Strengthening Caribbean Banking Through Collaboration
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) is pleased to highlight the successful participation of regional banking professionals in the 2026 […]
CEO & Director Forum 2026: Venue Update
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) would like to share an important update regarding the venue and accommodation arrangements for […]
CANTO and CAB Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation Across the Caribbean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CANTO and Caribbean Association of Banks Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation Across […]
CAB Supports Regional Launch of the Nature Reporting Preparer Forum
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the Global […]
CAB Partners with Fintech Americas for Miami Conference 2026
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. is pleased to announce its partnership with Fintech Americas for the twelfth edition […]
Caribbean Association of Banks and Mastercard Launch Regional Cybersecurity Initiative to Strengthen Financial Sector Resilience
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), in partnership with Mastercard, today announced the launch of a regional cybersecurity initiative aimed […]
CAB Members – Unlock Exclusive Savings on Our Cash Flow Analysis Workshop!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is still open for the highly anticipated Cash Flow Analysis Workshop, led by global […]
Caribbean Bankers: Elevate Your Credit Expertise!
Unlock Global Credit Expertise – Right Here in the Caribbean! The Caribbean banking sector is evolving rapidly, and with it […]
Caribbean Bankers Gather in Port of Spain for CAB AGM & Conference 2025
31st Oct 2025 PRESS RELEASE Caribbean Bankers Gather in Port of Spain for CAB AGM & Conference 2025 Port of […]
Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Launch ESG Training & Caribbean Guidebook Initiative
Saint Lucia, 13 August 2025 – The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation […]
CAB Bulletin December 2024 Issue
Here is our December 2024 edition of the CAB Bulletin: Official Newsletter of the Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. In […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Conclusion of AGM and Conference 2024 in Barbados
Saint Lucia, November 4, 2024 – The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion […]
A Case Study: A High-Level Case Study in the Region
The Case Study of a Large Supermarket Chain This case involves a significant data breach that occurred in April 2022 […]
The Policies: A Discussion on the Role and Significance of Effective Privacy Policies
Understanding Privacy Policies A privacy policy is a formal document that outlines how an organization collects, manages, and processes personal […]
The Framework: An Overview of Robust Data Governance Frameworks
Components of a Data Governance Framework There are four key components of data governance: data quality, data stewardship, data protection […]
The Big Picture: Introduction to the Importance of Privacy and Data Governance in the Financial Sector
What is Privacy and Data Governance? Privacy refers to the rights and expectations of individuals regarding their personal information. It’s […]
CAB Bulletin June 2024 Issue
Here is our June 2024 edition of the CAB Bulletin: Official Newsletter of the Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. In […]
CAB’s 8th CEO & Director Forum in Miami Concluded with A Resolute Commitment to Fortify Resilience Against Challenges Endangering the Financial Services Sector
Saint Lucia, Friday, June 28, 2024: The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) concluded its eighth CEO & Director Forum on […]
Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Fully Funded Scholarship for Spring 2024
In celebration and recognition of our international collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Banks, Bangor University Business School’s Executive Education […]
From the Desk of the CEO
Warm greetings to all. As we begin the month of April it is further impressed on me how quickly time […]
Statement on the Regulation of Banking Fees in Belize
The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc (CAB) as the representative body and recognised voice for banks and other financial institutions […]
CAB Bulletin- December 2023
Here is our December 2023 edition of the CAB Bulletin: Official Newsletter of the Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. In […]
CAB AGM And Conference: Embracing Change and Building Resilience in a Dynamic Environment
Castries, Saint Lucia, 23 October 2023: The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc (CAB) is pleased to announce its Annual General […]
Position Statement on Caribbean Banking Services
The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) is proud to represent the interests and concerns of the Caribbean banking and […]
Mastercard and The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […]
FIBA Conference: A New Take on De-Risking
Saint Lucia, Wednesday 29 March 2023- Thursday 16 March concluded the 2023 FIBA AML Conference which was hosted at the Trump […]
Republic Bank partners with the Forestry Division to plant over 120 Trees
CASTRIES, St. Lucia- –Republic Bank (EC) Limited-St. Lucia partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development, […]
Antigua Student Aces CAPE® Financial Services Studies 🇦🇬
Miss Kiasha Warner is the second recipient of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. Award for Most Outstanding Performance […]
Central Bank authorizes two companies to issue electronic money in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says it has issued provisional registrations to two additional companies, including the […]
Bank of Nevis Limited Completes BON Bank Limited Acquisition 🇰🇳
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has advised that effective 1 February 2023, the operations of BON Bank Limited, located […]
Alwyn Jordan to Act as Central Bank of Barbados Governor 🇧🇧
Mr. Alwyn Jordan has been appointed Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados by its Board of Directors, until […]
Sagicor Financial Company Announces the Retirement of Its CEO, Dodridge Miller, And Appointment of Andre Mousseau as Its New CEO
Toronto and Barbados (January 26, 2023) – Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (TSX: SFC, “Sagicor” or “the Company”) today announced that […]
CAB Represents At International Fora
Over the coming week, the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. is being represented at a number of events of […]
Caribbean Bankers Elect New Board
Managing Director of the Jamaica-based JN Bank, Leesa Kow is the new chair of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) […]
Caribbean Bankers To Meet In Saint Lucia 🇱🇨
Saint Lucia, Friday, October 21st, 2022: More than 200 bankers, financial services professionals, regulators, Government officials, and representatives of regional […]
Snowden Lane Partners Recognized on the Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms List for Third Consecutive Year 🇺🇸
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Snowden Lane Partners, an independent, advisor-owned, wealth advisory firm dedicated to providing client-focused advice in a values-driven culture, […]
CBCS moves ahead with the Introduction of the Caribbean Guilder 🇨🇼 🇸🇽
WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – With the approval of the Governments of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean To Close Its Business In Dominica 🇩🇲
Bridgetown, Barbados, 2nd September 2022. FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) announced today that it will cease its operations in […]
Cayman National and Republic Bank Cayman Announce Merger Plans 🇰🇾
Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) has announced that subject to all regulatory approvals its Board has approved the merger of […]
1st National Opens In St. Vincent and The Grenadines 🇱🇨 🇻🇨
Pursuant to its acquisition of RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 1st National Bank St. Lucia […]
1st National (St Lucia) Finalises Acquisition of RBTT Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 🇻🇨
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has advised that effective 1 August 2022, the operations of RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited […]
Caribbean Association of Banks and Freedom Seal Global ‘go blue’ to end modern slavery 💙
Commitment to #EndModernSlavery comes ahead of UN’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30th SAINT LUCIA, JULY 12TH […]
Largest Indigenous Bank in the ECCU Joins DCash Pilot 🇰🇳
The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Limited (SKNANB), the largest indigenous commercial bank in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), recently […]
Dr Jide Lewis appointed deputy governor at the Bank of Jamaica 🇯🇲
Career central banker Dr. Jide Lewis has been appointed to the position of Deputy Governor, Financial Institutions Supervisory Division and as Deputy Supervisor […]
Republic Bank (EC) Limited Launches a New Sustainable Energy Suite Package 🇱🇨
Castries, Saint Lucia: Republic Bank (EC) Limited has announced a new sustainable energy suite package as part of its service offering […]
CAB to Host 2022 CEO & Directors’ Forum in Miami 🇺🇸
Saint Lucia, Monday 6 June, 2022: For the first time since 2019, bankers and financial services professionals from the Caribbean will […]
1st National (St. Lucia) Appoints Fletcher St. Jean as MD 🇱🇨
Castries, Saint Lucia, May 11, 2022: Following an extensive search, 1st National Bank (St. Lucia) Limited has confirmed the appointment […]
CAB and Montserrat 🇲🇸 Premier to Attend BAFT Global AGM
MONTSERRAT/WASHINGTON – The Premier of Montserrat, Hon. Joseph E Farrell will be on overseas duty from April 23 to May 5, 2022 […]
Donna Harding-Lee Appointed BOB Chairperson 🇧🇸
In recent weeks, the Bank of The Bahamas appointed its first-ever female chair, with attonery Donna Harding-Lee taking over the […]
FIBA Conference Provides Opportunities for Caribbean Banks
Saint Lucia, Friday 25 March, 2022: The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. has expressed satisfaction with the just-concluded FIBA […]
ECCB Wins International Award for Polymer Notes
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has won the Reconnaissance International Regional New Banknote Series Award for its family of […]
CAB Congratulates Top CAPE Financial Services Studies Student
Saint Lucia, Thursday 9 March, 2022: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) hosted its 2021 Regional Top Award Ceremony recently. Among […]
CAB Chairperson & CEO to attend FIBA AML Conference 2022
Saint Lucia, Friday 25 February, 2022: Over 1,000 bankers, financial services professionals, regulators, and service providers from across the Americas […]
SVCB Upskills Customer Service Team with CAB & FranklinCovey
Saint Lucia, Monday 21 February, 2022: Over 20 members of staff of the St. Vincent Co-Operative Bank Limited (SVCB) took part […]
Republic Bank Brings ‘The Art of Banking’ To Inspire, Reward Caribbean Artists
Republic Bank Limited (RBL) today launched “The Art of Banking”, as part of its innovative market engagement to build both […]
2022 New Year’s Message From The Desk Of The CEO
Here’s wishing a very happy and prosperous 2022 to all of our members and partners. CLICK TO READ – Ms. […]
Consolidated Finance is now ANSA Merchant Bank 🇧🇧
In a move which now opens up many new and desirable financial options to the business and private sectors, Consolidated […]
Caribbean Bankers Urged To Show Leadership
Saint Lucia, Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021: Nearly 150 Caribbean commercial bankers, private bankers, regulators, regional and international agencies, service and […]
FIM Is Designed To Support The Attainment Of A Financially Developed And Vibrant ECCU Region
The Bankers Association of Saint Lucia (BASL) continues its collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in hosting a […]
Indigenous Banks In The ECCU, Aruba Agree To Buy CIBC FCIB Operations
FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited (“FCIB Barbados”), has agreed to […]
ECCU Bankers Association Elects New Leadership
On 30th July 2021, The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Bankers Association elected a new executive to run its affairs […]
CAB Welcomes Dominica Appointments
Saint Lucia, Tuesday, October 15th, 2021: The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. has extended congratulations to two veteran bankers […]
Gonesh Assumes the Reigns At Surichange Bank
PARAMARIBO – Herman Vijzelman, Chief Executive Officer of Suriname’s Surichange Bank NV, has retired. After running the bank for two […]
Jamaican, Saint Lucian Bankers Win CAB Scholarships
Castries, Saint Lucia Wednesday, August 6th 2021: The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. has announced the two latest recipients […]
CAB Lauds New ECCB Appointments
Chairmanship of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has been transferred to the Honourable Premier and […]
CAB Bulletin Issue 7, July 2021
Welcome to Issue 7 of the CAB Bulletin In this issue, we review the 5th CEO & Directors’ Forum, take […]
CAB IS On The Move
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc., the recognised voice for the region’s banking and financial services industry, today announced […]
JN Bank UK Rated ‘Excellent’ by Consumers on Global Review Site
JN Bank UK, the JN Group subsidiary company, which, in October 2020, became the first Caribbean bank to be established […]
Work Advanced To Commence Pilot Implementation Of Jamaica CBDC In August
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says work is being finalised to commence pilot implementation of the proposed central […]
Caribbean Banks Partner With CGTI For Good Governance Training
Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. An unprecedented collaboration has been agreed between the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. and the […]
Caribbean Association of Audit Committee Members Dissolved
The Caribbean Association of Audit Members Inc. (CAACM) was established in June, 2006 with its overall objective of improving the […]
Caribbean Banks Donate $60,000 To Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
More than 10% of the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was displaced by the repeated eruptions of the […]
ECCB, Bitt Win Global Fintech Awards
A Caribbean financial technology partnership has been given global recognition. In March 2021, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) launched […]
MC Systems Acquires Phoenix International to Transform Finance in the Caribbean, LATAM and Africa
In a deal set to power a new financial landscape, MC Systems, the technology member company of The Jamaica National […]
CAB Bulletin Issue 6, May 2021
Welcome to Issue 6 of the CAB Bulletin. Inside, we look at some of the activities we have held over […]
Correspondent Banks Face New Challenges Under the AML Act of 2020: Should Foreign Banks Worry?
On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”). AMLA represents one of the most significant […]
PROVEN Proposes to Acquire Fidelity Bank (Cayman) Limited
PROVEN Investments Limited (PROVEN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Fidelity Bank […]
ECCB Officially Announces Sale of RBC Assets
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) advises that effective 1 April 2021, the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) operations in […]
CAB Congratulates New Republic MD’s
The Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. have extended […]
Bank of Jamaica Picks eCurrency Mint as CBDC Partner
Saint Lucia, Friday, March 26th, 2021: The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is advancing plans to roll out digital currency, with […]
Anthony Clerk is new President of Barbados Bankers Association
The Barbados Bankers Association (TBBA) announces the election of Mr. Anthony Clerk, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Republic Bank […]
ACB Caribbean is Here – Simply Smarter Banking
St. John’s, Antigua, Friday March 19th, 2021: Today, customers can step into the new look Antigua Commercial Bank (ACB) now […]
Scotiabank Announces Agreement to Sell its Operations in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana – March 3, 2021 – Scotiabank announced today that it has reached an agreement for the sale of its banking […]
EU Blacklists Four Caribbean Territories, Saint Lucia Delisted
Saint Lucia, Friday, February 26th, 2021: The Council of the European Union (EU), on 22 February 2021, announced changes to […]
ECCB Signals Approval of RBC Sale
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Friday, February 19th, 2021: Governor Timothy Antoine of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has confirmed […]
Purchase Of Shares In FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited By GNB Financial Group Limited From CIBC Will Not Proceed
3rd February 2021, Bridgetown, Barbados. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) today announced that the transaction that would have seen […]
CAB Bulletin Issue 5, January 2021
Welcome to Issue 5 of The CAB Bulletin! In our first edition for the new calendar year, we highlight some […]
CAB & CXC Sign Momentous MOU
Castries, Saint Lucia, Friday, December 18th 2020: Two of the region’s most venerable organisations have taken steps to begin working […]
Banker Magazine Names Caribbean Banks Of The Year
Castries, Saint Lucia, Tuesday, December 8th 2020: The calendar year 2020 has had more than its fair share of challenges, […]
Bank of Saint Lucia appoints Rolf Phillips as Managing Director
Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) announces the appointment of Mr. Rolf K. Phillips as Managing Director (MD) effective November 1st […]
PRESS RELEASE: Caribbean Banks Conclude Historic AGM
Castries, Saint Lucia, Tuesday, November 20th 2020: The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. held its 47th Annual General Meeting […]
JN Bank UK to Address Financial Inclusion, De-risking
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of The Jamaica National Group, said its newest subsidiary company, JN Bank in […]
CAB Bulletin Issue 4, October 2020
Welcome to Issue 4 of The CAB Bulletin! In this edition, we examine what’s next after the moratorium period, reaction […]
