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Opening address was given by the then President of MFATT, Ms. Krystal Salazar CFA, Senior Manager, Investment Management, Scotia Investments (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited who highlighted the mission and objectives for the establishment of the Association.
Guest Speaker for the event was Dr. Roger Hosein, Professor, Department of Economics, University of the West Indies who spoke on the topic of “External Shocks and the TT Economy”
Vote of thanks was given by Ms. Tricia Kissoon, Chief Executive Officer, JMMB Investments (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited.
The Association was incorporated on the 5th May, 2008 and currently has 12 member institutions which comprise the largest operators of mutual funds in Trinidad and Tobago namely:-
ANSA Merchant Bank Limited
Bourse Securities Limited
First Citizens Portfolio and Investment Management Services Limited
Guardian Group Trust Limited
Home Mortgage Bank
JMMB Investments (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited
Maritime Capital Limited
RBC Investment Management (Caribbean) Limited
Republic Bank Limited
Sagicor Life Inc
Scotia Investment (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited
Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation
MFATT is the representative body of mutual fund practitioners, spearheading the development and growth of the mutual fund industry in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. By fostering high standards of professionalism and exemplary practice among members, the Association seeks to set the benchmark for professionals operating in the mutual fund arena.
In addition, it provides a forum for members to discuss issues on matters relating to the mutual fund industry and to make representation or recommendations to government, or supervisory authorities which are concerned with the Mutual Fund industry.
The Association serves the general society by providing an avenue for public comment and feedback, promoting education on mutual fund investments, serving as an information resource for research, establishing reporting standards and supporting the development of employees of the mutual fund industry through training, conferences and programs.
MFATT will continue to explore other initiatives to promote the mutual fund industry and ensure a high level of communication and transparency for investors in order that they may make informed and prudent decisions.
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