Who we are?
The CIFSA is the single regulator of financial services in Trinidad and Tobago. It also functions as the Resolution Authority. The CIFSA regulates banking, financial institutions, payment institutions, insurance companies and insurance intermediaries, investment services companies and collective investment schemes, securities markets, recognized investment exchanges, trust management companies, company services providers, and pension schemes. Since 2018, it has also been responsible for regulating Virtual Financial Assets.
The CIFSA was established through an Act of Parliament (Chapter 330 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago), and its primary functions include the protection of consumers, integrity of financial markets, financial stability, and the supervision of all financial services activities. The CIFSA also plays an advisory role to the Government in the formulation of policies concerning the financial services industry. In the execution of its functions, the CIFSA closely collaborates with local and international institutions.
