Membership of CAIB is open to all indigenous banks and financial institutions in the Caribbean/CARICOM region which have a majority ownership by the people and/or Governments of the Caribbean/CARICOM member states.
'Bank' means (i) regulated financial institution for the purpose of conducting banking as its main business and includes commercial banks, mortgage banks, merchant banks, and development banks; and (ii) the following regulated financial institutions: trust companies, investment brokerage houses and Leagues of Credit Unions.
Suppliers of goods and services can now join the association under a new category of membership "Service Members".
Membership is in the name of the institution, which is usually represented by its Chief Executive Officer.
In order for applications to be considered the following information should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at the Secretariat: Chakiro Court, Vide Bouteille, P O Box CP 5404, Castries, SAINT LUCIA.
1. Memorandum and Articles of Association, or Charter as applicable.
2. Certificate of Registration or Incorporation.
3. Particulars of Shareholders
4. Audited Financial Statements for the financial year immediately preceding the financial year in which the application is made.
5. Fee for application/registration, currently US$250.
New members are admitted by approval by the Board of Directors.
Why become a CAIB Member?
- CAIB is the voice of Caribbean Banks in the region and internationally.
- CAIB answers your compliance and business questions.
- CAIB assists you with your research needs.
- CAIB offers valuable networking opportunities.
- CAIB provides many publications to keep you informed. One of these is The Annual Magazine, Caribbean Account, published in the fourth quarter of the year and also allows you to advertise your services. The magazine attracts a small charge and provides comprehensive information on current issues and successes/challenges of members across the region.
- CAIB holds regionally recognized meetings on timely topics. One of these is our Annual Conference, hosted in a different country within the CARICOM region in the fourth quarter of each year, primarily with the assistance of a cadre of distinguished sponsors.
- CAIB offers useful educational opportunities.
- Staff Exchanges are possible between members, within and between countries with a view to broadening staff knowledge and experience.
- CAIB opens doors to valuable relationships.
- Gain access to proprietary information, databases and discounts on products & services. Our Database of key ratios and statistics is compiled from our members' Balance Sheets and Financial Statements, readily available through easy web access.
- CAIB provides Newsletters, on a monthly cycle, throughout the year. You may make literary contributions, use this for educational/research material for your staff and advertise services or job vacancies etc.
- CAIB provides training usually conducted in partnership with our carefully selected Strategic Business Partners
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CAIB By-Laws (restricted to members)
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