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Tip: In the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union there are laws which provide legal recourse if you were defrauded in a securities transaction.  Learn more.
Tip: If an investment guarantees an incredibly high return it is likely to be a scam. Seek guidance from a trained licensed individual.  Learn more.
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News: At its 75th Meeting held on 26 November 2019, the Commission unanimously agreed to adopt administrative procedures for the notification of changes in material information contained in approved prospectuses. Material information, as defined in the revised Securities (Accounting and Financial Reports) Rules that were reissued to the market in June 2019, is “information relating to the business, operations or securities of an issuer that would reasonably be expected to significantly affect the value or market price of the issuer or a security of the issuer.”
News: In accordance with Article 29(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission Agreement 2000, I have the honour to transmit herewith the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission Annual Report on its activities for the year ended 31 March 2019.
News: Globally, virtual currencies are becoming increasingly popular as a means to conduct traditional business in the financial and capital markets.  These transactions also include invitations to the public to invest in these virtual currencies or to participate in funding activities including Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or other Token Generating Events.  
News: The public is hereby notified that effective 3 May 2018, the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) has revoked the broker-dealer licence (No. TT-BD-0006-11) of RBC Merchant Bank (Caribbean) Limited, as the company has ceased to hold itself out as carrying on the business of a licensed broker-dealer in the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market (ECSM).
News: Compliance and Internal Control Guidelines for Entities Licensed under the Securities Act
Annualize: Annualize means to convert a rate of return from a periodic basis to on an annual basis.
Asset: An asset means anything having commercial or exchange value that is owned by a business, institution, or individual. Financial instruments, in the form of securities, are classified as capital/financial assets.
Bond: A bond is an interest bearing or discounted government or corporate debt security that obligates the issuer (corporate or government entity) to pay the bondholder (investor).
Capital Gain: Capital Gain refers to the increase in the value of a financial asset.

Licensing Requirements

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Licensing Requirements

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ECSM Licensing Policy
As part of its mandate to ensure the highest standards of...

Broker Dealer Licence
The Securities Act requires that an entity satisfy the fo...

Limited Service Broker Licence
The licence requirements and documents to be submitted fo...

Custodian Licence
The legislation requires that an entity satisfy the follo...

Investment Advisor Licence
The Securities Act requires that an entity satisfy the fo...

Principal Licence
The conditions for a principal licence are as follows: ...

Representative Licence
The conditions for a representative licence are as follow...

Collective Investment Scheme Custodian
The legislation requires that an entity satisfy the follo...

Collective Investment Scheme Management Company
The licence requirements and documents to be submitted fo...

Self-Regulatory Organizations Licences
Prospective applicants are required to contact the ECSRC ...