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Retirement Planning

The prospect of retirement planning is daunting for many, with a myriad of options from which to choose. As individuals chart their course toward a secure retirement, mutual funds can play a pivotal role in achieving financial stability and peace of mind.

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Give a Gift that Keeps on Giving

With Christmas fast approaching, every year we are all tasked with the responsibility of what gift to give our loved ones, and in particular, our children. While we generally gift toys or clothing, why not be a little innovative this year by giving a financial gift, one which can add long term value to your child’s life and teach them the value of money from an early age.

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Q&A with the Mutual Fund Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MFATT)

What is MFATT?

MFATT is the Mutual Fund Association of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the representative body of mutual fund practitioners.

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Registrants Disclosure and Filing Obligations in the Securities Market

 

Registrants Disclosure and Filing Obligations in the Securities Market

In this week’s article, we will discuss the disclosure and filing obligations of Registrants under section 51 of the Securities Act, 2012 (“SA 2012”). According to the legislation, Registrants are defined as persons registered or required to be registered under Part IV of the Act, these include entities conducting business activities of Investment Advisers, Broker-Dealers and Underwriters.

Investment Adviser, Broker-Dealer and Underwriter

An Investment Adviser provides investment advice in exchange for a fee while a Broker-Dealer, in addition to providing investment advice, buys and sells securities on behalf of its clients, as well as executes trades on its own behalf. Activities performed by Broker-Dealers include Repurchase Agreement Selling, Collective Investment Scheme and Wealth Management and Discretionary and Non-Discretionary Trading. On the other hand, an Underwriter provides services in connection to the distribution of securities. Within these Registrant categories, individuals can act on behalf of the entity and comprise the following:

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Significance of Global Money Week

 

Significance of Global Money Week

Global Money Week (GMW) is an annual global awareness-raising campaign on the importance of ensuring that young people, from an early age, are financially informed and are acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary to make sound financial decisions and achieve financial well-being. It seeks to ensure that all children and youth have access to high-quality financial education, learn about money matters and are able to make smart financial decisions that can improve future financial resilience and financial well-being. Since 2012, this global youth initiative has steadily grown and now attracts participation from 176 countries. As of 2020, the campaign is coordinated globally by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE) and organised nationally by a wide range of stakeholders. Participating organisations encourage youth engagement during GMW through a variety of financial education activities in-person and on-line which can include financial education workshops, trainings and seminars, visits to money museums and financial institutions, public debates and competitions, financial literacy games and fairs, and many more.

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