Investor Education

Financial Resilience in the wake of a natural disaster!

Are you prepared? Our country was recently shaken by an earthquake, the likes of which most of us have never experienced. At times like these, persons become very aware that they are not fully prepared to handle such life-changing events and they promise themselves to become more resilient. At the Commission we are also concerned about our stakeholders’ financial security in the wake of natural disasters. In our outreach sessions we always advise persons to have a minimum of six […]

A Woman’s Guide to Investing

Whether you are a female professional, entrepreneur, “stay at home” mother or a wife, we all have financial goals. For some of us, it may be to owning our own home, providing for our children’s future or retiring in comfort. Whatever our financial goals, we must have a plan for achieving those goals. In most households, the women tend to be given the role of handling the financial planning, budgeting and spending for their families. As such, we have listed […]

Vacation Activities on a Budget

Long vacations can sometimes put a strain on your pocket, but if you budget wisely and cut back on some of your everyday, popular expenses, you may be able to have a unique, fun-filled vacation with your family, that saves you money for your long-term investments. Here are (6) vacation activities  you may consider doing during your July/August holidays! Message us on Facebook and share with us your fun vacation ideas on a budget!             […]

May is National Investor Education Month

Theme: Invest with Confidence!   A lack of financial preparedness has huge societal costs. Financial Literacy and Investor Education are key life skills for improving individuals’ ability to better manage their money.   In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), we have recognised that there are portions of the population who are unbanked and who are unaware of all the financial and investment options available.   The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC), as the regulator for the securities industry […]