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Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

Too few recent speeches for a current tone.

Speeches: 102
First speech: May 16, 2001
Latest speech: Nov 23, 2017
Tone vs coming rate moves: Not tested; too few speeches or no published rate

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Speech tone over the previous three months, and the policy rate at the end of each month, on the same timeline. Hover over either chart to read the same month in both.

Speech tone

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Latest speeches

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Date	Speech	Tone
Nov 23, 2017	Alvin Hilaire: Monetary policy in Trinidad and Tobago - how it stacks up to other central banks Alvin Hilaire	−0.00
Nov 1, 2017	Alvin Hilaire: Reflection on the past and looking forward to the future - 20-year anniversary of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Alvin Hilaire	−0.06
Jun 13, 2017	Alvin Hilaire: The imperative of strong corporate governance for financial stability Alvin Hilaire	−0.11
Nov 11, 2016	Alvin Hilaire: Aspects of Trinidad and Tobago's global economic interactions Alvin Hilaire	−0.07
Oct 25, 2015	Jwala Rambarran: Shiva's wrath - Divali, creative destruction and central banking Jwala Rambarran	−0.16
Dec 1, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Monetary policy presentation for November 2014 Jwala Rambarran	+0.03
Oct 5, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Paanch Kahani - five Ramayana stories of central banking Jwala Rambarran	+0.18
Jun 28, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Trinidad and Tobago - a growing regional financial centre in the Caribbean Jwala Rambarran	−0.02
Jun 12, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: The changing face of supervision Jwala Rambarran	−0.19
May 27, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Trinidad and Tobago's economy against the background of global economic developments Jwala Rambarran	−0.00
Apr 4, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Venture capital financing in the Caribbean - its relevance to the economic transformation agenda Jwala Rambarran	−0.29
Mar 29, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Implications of the proposed regulatory regime for credit unions Jwala Rambarran	+0.13
Jan 6, 2014	Jwala Rambarran: Trinidad and Tobago strengthens information exchange Jwala Rambarran	–
Dec 18, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Trinidad and Tobago - reinforcing dialogue with the private sector Jwala Rambarran	+0.08
Nov 6, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: The Trinidad and Tobago financial sector - creating the future we want Jwala Rambarran	−0.18
Oct 27, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago - serving its citizens Jwala Rambarran	–
Oct 13, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: From diagnosis to action - advancing the Caribbean reform agenda Jwala Rambarran	−0.06
Sep 28, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: "The Road to Independence: A Manley Perspective" Jwala Rambarran	–
Sep 28, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: The road to independence - a Manley perspective Jwala Rambarran	–
Sep 20, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Consolidated supervision, risk-based supervision and market discipline Jwala Rambarran	−0.14
Sep 20, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Strengthening banking regulation and supervision in the Caribbean Jwala Rambarran	−0.14
Jul 8, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Imperatives for competitiveness and sustainable development Jwala Rambarran	−0.06
Jul 8, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Imperatives for competitiveness and sustainable development Jwala Rambarran	−0.06
Jun 5, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Generating more inclusive economic growth through science and technology Jwala Rambarran	−0.10
May 29, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Examining the performance of Caribbean economies Jwala Rambarran	−0.17
May 2, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Re-engineering growth - doing business in the new global environment Jwala Rambarran	−0.06
Apr 30, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: The housing market in Trinidad and Tobago Jwala Rambarran	+0.19
Apr 26, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Improving financial consumer protection Jwala Rambarran	–
Mar 20, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: India and Trinidad and Tobago economies - building bridges for a robust relationship Jwala Rambarran	−0.04
Mar 16, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: The proposed new regulatory regime for credit unions Jwala Rambarran	−0.09
Jan 29, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Countercyclical loans for the management of exogenous shocks in small vulnerable economies (SVEs) and non-traditional sources of development finance Jwala Rambarran	−0.01
Jan 14, 2013	Jwala Rambarran: Financial stability issues in Trinidad and Tobago Jwala Rambarran	−0.45
Nov 27, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: The current state of the Trinidad and Tobago economy and the outlook for 2013 Jwala Rambarran	−0.25
Nov 15, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: Prospects for Caribbean economies and opportunities for the financial services sector - the catalytic potential of diaspora bonds Jwala Rambarran	−0.15
Nov 5, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: Strengthening the national financial safety net - a new agenda for the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Jwala Rambarran	−0.51
Oct 29, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) - imperial outreach or hidden opportunity Jwala Rambarran	−0.28
Sep 6, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: Strengthening financial stability in Trinidad and Tobago - staying ahead of the curve Jwala Rambarran	−0.28
Aug 28, 2012	Jwala Rambarran: Financial inclusion in the Caribbean Jwala Rambarran	−0.14
Jun 18, 2012	Ewart S Williams: Victor E Bruce - a pioneer of Trinidad and Tobago's financial development Ewart S Williams	−0.02
May 3, 2012	Ewart S Williams: The benefits of having a Financial Services Ombudsman Ewart S Williams	−0.12
Mar 26, 2012	Ewart S Williams: Financial risk management Ewart S Williams	−0.24
Mar 16, 2012	Ewart S Williams: Economic leadership within the Caribbean with particular reference to Trinidad and Tobago Ewart S Williams	−0.15
Nov 30, 2011	Ewart S Williams: The current state of the economy and the outlook Ewart S Williams	−0.28
Nov 3, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Some reflections on the regional banking system Ewart S Williams	−0.13
Sep 9, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Upgrading financial regulation and supervision - a multi-dimensional challenge Ewart S Williams	+0.10
Aug 26, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Caribbean countries and global financial regulation - a practitioner's forum Ewart S Williams	−0.15
Jun 24, 2011	Ewart Williams: Restoring competitiveness and growth in the Caribbean Ewart S Williams	+0.05
Feb 8, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Stimulating domestic capital in the energy sector Ewart S Williams	+0.08
Jan 26, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Building individual and organisational capacity Ewart S Williams	−0.04
Jan 14, 2011	Ewart S Williams: Economic Outlook 2011 Ewart S Williams	−0.10
Dec 1, 2010	Ewart S Williams: The importance of adequate capitalisation in the insurance industry Ewart S Williams	−0.03
Nov 9, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Financial stability, crisis preparedness and risk management in the Caribbean Ewart S Williams	−0.05
Aug 9, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Governance, regulation and financial crime prevention Ewart S Williams	+0.01
Aug 3, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Launch of the Economic Bulletin and the Summary of Economic Indicators Ewart S Williams	+0.11
Apr 30, 2010	Ewart S Williams: The future of the financial industry after the crisis Ewart S Williams	−0.73
Mar 25, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Launch of managed funds study Ewart S Williams	+0.24
Mar 3, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Impact of financial crises on the Caribbean Ewart S Williams	−0.10
Jan 21, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Opportunities available for business growth in Trinidad and Tobago Ewart S Williams	+0.09
Jan 14, 2010	Ewart S Williams: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism Ewart S Williams	+0.40
Dec 10, 2009	Ewart S Williams: Preparing enhanced insurance regulations for Trinidad and Tobago Ewart S Williams	–

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