News and Notices
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Notices
In this section you will find current and past information regarding First Citizens News, Notices and Events. We are delighted to provide you with this information.
Commentary
Opinion pieces prepared by our Analysts on pertinent topics within the Caribbean and selected emerging markets and advanced economies
Press Releases
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Topics
Caribbean Debt
The Caribbean is among the most indebted regions in the world, with debt levels (excluding Haiti) averaging 90.1% of GDP since the onset of the pandemic according to IMF data.…
T&T’s Economic Update
Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T) economic performance has historically mirrored the movements in the global energy market given the significance of the energy sector in terms of government revenue, export earnings…
The Federal Reserve’s Aggressive Rate Hiking Cycle and its Potential Implications
The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed), which is the central bank of the US, at its June 2022 meeting, approved a rate increase of 75 basis points, representing the…
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financing and Investing The Financial Times defines ESG as a “term used in capital markets and a tool investors use to evaluate corporate behavior and determine the future of financial…
Is The World Heading Into A Recession?
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a US private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to conducting economic research, a recession is a significant decline in economic activity,…
