Background Information
Formation
The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) was formed in 1997.
The First meeting was held in May 1997 at the then Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (RBTT Bank).
The Association was comprised initially of the following Member banks: Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), Citibank, First Citizens Bank Limited, Republic Bank Limited and Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited.
Mission Statement
To play a core role in the growth and stability of the financial sector, through advocacy and representation; and to facilitate the provision of the most competitive banking products and services to our customers, with integrity and transparency.
This mission will be guided under the Value Elements of:
- Reputation
- Representation
- Advocacy
- Information-sharing and Education and achieved by:-
- Fostering a collaborative approach for positioning the banking sector in Trinidad and Tobago consistent with international trends and compliance with international standards and changing market and regulatory requirements.
- Playing an active role in the education of the public on various risk mitigation methods as well as enlightening them on their financial options.
- Working as a cohesive body in partnering with the Central Bank and other local regulatory and business agencies for the development of the banking sector as well as enhancing their support for the productive sectors of the economy.
Objectives
The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago is a non-profit organization formed among the commercial banks to promote collaboration on matters of importance to the banking sector.
In accordance with the Companies Act 1995 of Trinidad and Tobago Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago BY LAWS No 1, the objective of the association is:
“To promote the consideration and the discussion of all questions affecting banking and financial services in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and abroad and generally to watch over, protect, represent, express and give effect to the views and opinions of banks on all matters relating to Banking and Financial Services.”
Our Structure
President
Gayle Pazos – BATT’s President & Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Scotiabank
Executive Team
Shawn Moses –BATT’s Vice President & Managing Director of JMMB
Anthony Seeraj – BATT’s Treasurer and Managing Director of CIBC First Caribbean Bank
Directors
Nigel Baptiste – Managing Director, Republic Bank Limited
Richard Downie – Managing Director, RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited
Karen Darbasie – Group Chief Executive Officer. First Citizens Bank
Mitchell De Silva – Citi Country Officer & Managing Director, Citibank (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd
Anthony Seeraj – Managing Director, First Caribbean International Bank (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd
Shawn Moses – CEO, JMMB Bank T&T
Kathleen Galy – Managing Director, Ansa Bank Ltd.