The Banker ranks
First Citizens
#1 Best Performing Bank in
Trinidad and Tobago
Press Release
In its May 2026 publication, The Banker magazine ranked First Citizens the #1 Best Performing Bank in Trinidad and Tobago. The globally recognised publication, owned by the Financial Times, recognised First Citizens in its Top 30 Caribbean Banks 2026 report based on the Group’s performance across several key financial metrics.
First Citizens delivered strong performances across multiple categories, including Growth, Efficiency, Asset Quality, Liquidity and Soundness. These results also positioned the Group as the #2 Best Performing Bank in the Caribbean, further reinforcing its standing as one of the region’s leading financial institutions.
Commenting on the achievement, Group CEO Jason Julien stated, “This is a tremendous honour, and a reflection of the strength, resilience and unwavering commitment of our people across the Group. It affirms the disciplined execution, strong governance, customer focus, and pursuit of excellence that define who we are.
We are especially proud that this recognition comes at a time when we continue to invest in innovation, technology, and the security and future-readiness of our systems. Being ranked among the top performing banks in the Caribbean reinforces our vision of building a world-class regional financial institution that consistently delivers value to our customers and shareholders.
I extend my sincere thanks to our employees, customers, shareholders and partners for their continued trust and support. This achievement belongs to all of us.”
For more than three decades, First Citizens has served the people of the Caribbean with excellence, care and integrity. Today, the Group continues to connect Caribbean communities through its presence in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Costa Rica.
