First Citizens Investment Services
Overview
First Citizens Investment Services Limited (FCIS) gives you personal access to global opportunities. Our financial strength, matched by our industry expertise, keeps your portfolio ahead of the market.
Our Research Unit has become renowned for the world class analysis and thought leadership. We produce periodic publications on diverse economic and financial topics in all of the territories in which we operate.
Services
BBD Fixed Income Paper (FIP)
Our Market leadership in Repurchase Agreements is testament to the peace of mind and flexibility that this product offers. Our attention to asset quality, flexible timeframes and competitive returns are hallmarks of our Fixed Income Product.
Benefits:
- Securities pledged with the Central Bank of Barbados/Trustees of Corporate Bonds
- Competitive rate of return
- Relatively low risk (refer to the brief description of risk outlined in Risk Disclosure section)
- Fixed rate of return
- Low initial minimum investment of BBD $15,000.00
- No fees
- Upon maturity, your funds can be paid via an Automatic Clearing House (ACH) payment and cheques.
Local Brokerage Services
We actively trade in equities through our branch, First Citizens Investment Services Ltd – Barbados — a member of the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), thereby ensuring that we provide a complete range of services which
cater to your investing needs.
Commissions and Fees
- BDS $1.00 to $10,000.00 a commission charge of 2% of the value is applied.
- BDS $10,001.00 to $25,000.00 a commission charge of 1.5% is applied.
- BDS $25,001.00 and above a commission charge of 1% is applied
- BSE charges a commission fee of 0.25% on the value of the shares.
- BSE charges a commission fee to the seller (only) of 0.10% of the nominal value of the bond or a minimum of $10.00
- FCIS’ Brokerage fee for bond transactions is 0.5% of the nominal value of the bond.
We are located at:
One Welches
Welches
St. Thomas
Tel: (246) 417-6810
Email: invest@firstcitizensbb.com
Global Investment Solutions
First Citizens Investment Services Limited has partnered with Pershing LLC, a Bank of New
York Mellon subsidiary, and the industry’s leading business solutions provider to bring you
international trading access at your fingertips through a robust, user-friendly platform.
Benefits
- Secure method of trading on your own in US markets
- Access to equity and bond instruments on the US, Canada andother international markets
- Low initial account minimum of US $3,500*
- Option to trade on your own or with guidance
*Don’t have USD, but another available hard-currency? Contact one of our Wealth Management personnel to get advice on how to proceed.
Fees
Trading on your own (US markets only)
- 0.65% of the value of the trade with a US $35 minimum
- US $2 custodian fee for securities held in a non-US market per month
- US $100 re-activation fee
Trading with guidance (US and most international markets)
- 0.95% of the value of the trade with a US $35 minimum
- US $2 custodian fee for securities held in a non-US market per month
- US $100 re-activation fee
Managed Accounts
A portfolio of investments created especially for you with your financial goals and
needs in mind. We assess your risk appetite along with your investment time
horizon and recommend a portfolio that you are comfortable with.
Benefits:
- Expert management by a team of professional portfolio managers and analysts
- Diversification through asset allocation and access to global markets
- Assignment of a dedicated Wealth Manager for consultation on your portfolio
Fees:
- From 1.5% per annum
Minimum investment: US $146,500.00
Global Managed Portfolios
First Citizens Global Managed Portfolios give you an intuitive and integrated experience made to offer:
- Expertise
- Options
- Access
- A dedicated Investment Associate assigned to your account
- 1.5% per annum with a minimum of USD $100.00
Individual Account Opening Documents
Risk Profile Calculator
Board of Directors
| Names | Designation |
|---|---|
| Shankar Bidaisee | Chairman |
| Dr Sterling Frost O.R.T.T. | Deputy Chairman |
| Nichelle Granderson | Director |
| Sandy Roopchand | Director |
| Crystelle Smith | Director |
| Tricia McNeil-Beckles | Director |
| Jo-Anne Boodoosingh | Director |
| Javan Lewis | Director |
