BASSETERRE,, St. Kitts, Apr 1, CMC -The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has launched its strategic plan for the period 2026-31, seeking too bring meaningful transformation to the people of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), maintain a string Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar as well as participate in the pilot for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) payment and settlement system, CAPS.
The ECCB serves as a central bank for the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis while the ECCU is the monetary union of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States that also includes Anguilla and Montserrat.
Speaking at the launch of the strategic plan on Monday night under the theme “The Big Push: Collective Action for Shared Prosperity in the ECCU,” ECCB Governor Timothy Antoine, said the plan is built on six pillars that includes monetary stability intended to keep the EC dollar strong as well as keeping deposits safe.
“That’s financial stability. Under this plan, we will introduce deposit insurance to strengthen depositor protection. Under this plan, we are going to establish an office of financial conduct to hold banks accountable and ensure fair treatment of customers.
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