- INVESTOR RESOURCES
Investors Resources
- TIPS, TOOLS & QUIZZES
Tips, Tools & Quizzes
- Tip: To make an effective complaint learn more.
- Tip: In the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union there are laws which provide legal recourse if you were defrauded in a securities transaction. Learn more.
- Tip: If an investment guarantees an incredibly high return it is likely to be a scam. Seek guidance from a trained licensed individual. Learn more.
- Tip: If you habitually spend less than you earn this may signal that you have funds to put towards investment. Learn more.
- News:
- News: This WARNING is issued by the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (“the Commission/ECSRC”) pursuant to Article 5(q) of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission Agreement 2020 and the Commission’s mandate to protect investors under the Securities Act 2001 of the laws of the member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
- News: Crowdfunding: the ECSRC invites MSMEs and investors interested in crowdfunding to register for a series of free awareness-raising and training activities…
- News: At its 75th Meeting held on 26 November 2019, the Commission unanimously agreed to adopt administrative procedures for the notification of changes in material information contained in approved prospectuses. Material information, as defined in the revised Securities (Accounting and Financial Reports) Rules that were reissued to the market in June 2019, is “information relating to the business, operations or securities of an issuer that would reasonably be expected to significantly affect the value or market price of the issuer or a security of the issuer.”
- News: In accordance with Article 29(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission Agreement 2000, I have the honour to transmit herewith the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission Annual Report on its activities for the year ended 31 March 2019.
- News: Globally, virtual currencies are becoming increasingly popular as a means to conduct traditional business in the financial and capital markets. These transactions also include invitations to the public to invest in these virtual currencies or to participate in funding activities including Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or other Token Generating Events.
- News: The public is hereby notified that effective 3 May 2018, the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) has revoked the broker-dealer licence (No. TT-BD-0006-11) of RBC Merchant Bank (Caribbean) Limited, as the company has ceased to hold itself out as carrying on the business of a licensed broker-dealer in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market (ECSM).
- News: Compliance and Internal Control Guidelines for Entities Licensed under the Securities Act
- Annualize: Annualize means to convert a rate of return from a periodic basis to on an annual basis.
- Asset: An asset means anything having commercial or exchange value that is owned by a business, institution, or individual. Financial instruments, in the form of securities, are classified as capital/financial assets.
- Bond: A bond is an interest bearing or discounted government or corporate debt security that obligates the issuer (corporate or government entity) to pay the bondholder (investor).
- Capital Gain: Capital Gain refers to the increase in the value of a financial asset.
Publications
Remarks by Deputy Chairman: TDC Listing Ceremony held on Thursday, 26 June, 2003
Thu, Jun 26th,2003. By ECSRC
Thank you Mr Chairman. General Manager of the Securities Exchange Mr Baljit Vohra, Mr Michael Morton, Chairman and CEO of TDC, Directors and Staff, Fellow Commissioners, Staff of the ECCB and ECSE, Sir Cecil Jacobs, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.
Speech by the Deputy Chairman: Opening Ceremony - Sixth Eastern Caribbean Securities Market Certification Programme held 7 to 11 June 2004
Thu, Aug 26th,2004. By ECSRC
Mr Chairman, Course Participants, Management and Staff of the Bank, I welcome you all on the occasion of this sixth East Caribbean Securities Market Certification Programme which is targeted to both Principals of Financial Services Firms, as well as their representatives. I am pleased to be afforded the opportunity to make a brief presentation in which I will provide some random though ts on globalization and human capital. But first, let us note the changed environment in which we once operated.
Remarks by the Deputy Chairman: Opening Ceremony – Fifth Eastern Caribbean Securities Market Certification Programme held on 20 To 24 October 2003
Thu, Aug 26th,2004. By ECSCR
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission are pleased to be collaborating to bring you the fifth in the series of Securities Market Certification Workshops.
Speech by the Deputy Chairman: Opening Ceremony - Seventh ECSM Workshop held on Monday, 29 November 2004
Thu, May 12th,2005. By ECSRC
Thank you Mr Chairman, Colleagues from the Central Bank, the Securities Regulatory Commission and the Securities Exchange, permit me t o add my own words of welcome to all the participants attending this Workshop, whose themeis: Fundamentals of Operating in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.
Chairman’s Address at the Commemorative Service Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral Catholic Church St Kitts held on 16 October 2011
Sun, Oct 16th,2011. By ECSRC
A pleasant good morning to members of the Congregation at the Co-Cathedral church here in Basseterre,and thank you Father Vincente for providing us with the opportunity to share in this morning's worship.
