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 its 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.
Products and Services
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: TT $1,000,000.00
Bond Trading
We are the leaders in bond trading at First Citizens Investment Services Limited.
With an active experienced bond trading desk, our traders liaise with key
international brokerage houses and receive up to the minute market information
and insights. This allows clients to diversify their portfolio away from solely equities
to local, international, sovereign and corporate exposures.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of local and international fixed income securities
- Competitive pricing, no fees attached
- Quick execution of trades
- Real time market information
Fixed Income Paper (FIP)
This repurchase agreement is backed by a debt instrument issued by a
government or corporation.
Benefits:
- Securities pledged with the Trinidad and Tobago Central Depository (TTCD)/an independent custodian
- 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 TT $60,000 or US $10,000
- No fees
- Upon maturity, your funds can be paid via an Autmatic Clearing House ?(ACH) payment or managed cheques
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Local Brokerage Services
We actively trade in equities through our subsidiary, First Citizens Brokerage &
Advisory Services — a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange
(TTSE), thereby ensuring that we provide a complete range of services which
cater to your investing needs.
Fees
- Commissions – 1.25% of the trade value
- TTSE/TTCD – 0.21% of the trade value
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We are located at:
17 Wainwright Street
St. Clair, Port of Spain
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: (868) 622-3247
Email: brokerage@firstcitizenstt.com
46 Lady Hailes Avenue
San Fernando
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: (868) 653-9857
Email: brokerage@firstcitizenstt.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 $5,000*
- 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
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
Mutual Funds
Abercrombie Fixed Income Fund
Get higher returns on your investment dollars! A TT Dollar denominated Fixed Income Fund, returns are calculated daily and credited monthly and you have the option to reinvest in your fund.
Paria Fixed Income Fund
Enjoy greater returns from your US dollars! A US dollar denominated Fixed Income Fund, returns are credited monthly and you have the option to re-invest in your fund account for greater growth.
Immortelle Income & Growth Fund
Enjoy long-term capital growth on your investment! You can start your investment with at least $500 and make further investments of $100. Dividends can be re-invested into your fund.
El Tucuche Fixed Income Fund
Generate superior returns with the El Tucuche Fund! You get quarterly dividends and can start your investment with $1,000. You can make additional investments of $100. Dividends can be reinvested into your fund.
Liquidity Management
Let your capital work for you. When your company is liquid, this excess cash can earn superior short-term returns.
First Citizens Investment Services’ Liquidity Management Unit backs your investment with quality securities that gives you the best risk adjusted returns.
As the largest repo trader in the Caribbean, we will find a secure home for your funds, negotiating the most competitive rates while optimizing your returns.
We create portfolios with a mix of Money Market and Fixed Income instruments, trading USD10 to 15 million daily. An active secondary market is vital for liquidity management. Why let your bonds sit in a vault when you can leverage them for better returns?
Liquidity Management services offered:
- Immediate allocation of short-term funds
- Sourcing of long-term bonds within one to two days
- Confirmation and settlements within 24 hours
Other client services offered:
- Competitive pricing on the purchase and sale of bonds
- Ready access to information through our quarterly and weekly publications
Effectively managing risk:
- Protection against price risk – we own the underlying bond and do the hedging
- Instant rate information – quick turnover
- Strong legal documentation backing your investment
- Easy electronic transfer of bonds
By keeping ourselves in close touch with our customer base, we can always match a buyer with a seller and an investor with security, offering creative solutions to match your return expectations.
Contact us Today:
Trinidad (868) 622-3247
St. Lucia (758) 450-2662
Barbados (246) 426-2020
St. Vincent & The Grenadines (784) 453-2662
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First Citizens Investment Services
Trinidad & Tobago
Port of Spain Centre
17 Wainwright Street,
St. Clair
Port of Spain
Tel: (868) 622-3247
Email: northfcis@firstcitizenstt.com
San Fernando Centre
Level 8-01, Gulf City Mall,
Gulf City Avenue,
Gulf View, La Romaine
Tel: (868) 653-9857
Email: southfcis@firstcitizenstt.com
First Citizens Investment Services
Barbados
One Welches,
St. Thomas, Barbados, W.I.
Tel: (246) 417-6810
Fax: (246) 421-2140
First Citizens Investment Services
St. Vincent
2nd Floor, Lewis Pharmacy Building,
Corner of James and Middle Streets,
Kingstown
Tel: (784) 453-2662
Fax: (784) 453-3800
First Citizens Financial Services (St. Lucia) Limited:
John Compton Highway
Sans Souci
Castries
Tel: (758) 450-2662
Fax: (758) 451-7984





