(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) is hosting its highly anticipated 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference under the forward-thinking theme“Delivering Value, Advancing the Industry, Monetising Uncertainty.”

From 28 October to 1 November 2025, the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Port of Spain, serves as the epicentre of Caribbean banking excellence, bringing together the region's leading financial minds, innovators, and decision-makers for five days of insight, strategy, and connection.

The conference kicked off on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with the Sustainable Banking Roundtable, setting the stage for robust dialogue on the financial sector's evolving role in addressing climate change, environmental and social governance (ESG), thematic bonds, and regulatory transformation.

As Caribbean economies continue to navigate global shifts, this session underscored CAB's commitment to strengthening sustainability as both a business opportunity and a moral imperative for regional banks.

Concurrently, Republic Bank hosted the Small Business Workshop and Marketplace, which was well received, with over 30 participants gaining the opportunity to learn from leading entrepreneurs and financial experts on strategies for accessing finance, enhancing digital capabilities, and scaling operations in an evolving business landscape.

On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, CAB members gathered for the Annual General Meeting - a pivotal moment for reflection on opportunities and accomplishments over the term, strategic alignment for the new term, and the election of the new Board of Directors who will guide the association's strategic imperatives for the 2025–2026 term.

The evening culminated in a Grand Opening Ceremony, a hallmark celebration of Caribbean banking excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

The featured speaker, Dr Alison Gajhdar-Foster, delivered deep and thought-provoking insights on the values on which the sector must focus, reminding attendees of the importance of maintaining trust as a central determinant of customer loyalty, while driving a system-thinking approach to banking.

The plenary sessions on Thursday, 30 October 2025, brought sharp focus to the trends redefining financial services across the Caribbean and beyond:

• Banking as a Service – A Caribbean Focus
  ● Cybersecurity: A Determinant of Customer Loyalty?
  ● The Evolution of Relationship Banking – Where Are We Now?
  ● CDB Trade Finance Guarantee Program: Bridging Risk, Building Access

These sessions delivered deep insights and practical takeaways for leaders seeking to navigate volatility and monetise opportunity in an ever-changing financial landscape.

On Friday, 31 October 2025, the spotlight turns to the future of sustainable and digital finance:

• ECM, AI, and Low-Code as the New Core for Efficient Banking
  ● The Future of Intra-Regional Payments – CAPSS;
  ● Sustainability Disclosure Standards: S1 and S2 in Focus;
  ● Gen AI and the Caribbean Banking Sector;
  ● From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Cybersecurity; in the Caribbean Banking Industry.

These discussions aim to sharpen the industry's understanding of new disclosure standards, sustainability reporting, and the integration of ESG principles into banking operations.

The week concludes on Saturday, 1 November 2025, with a networking event designed to spark collaboration, celebrate the enduring spirit of Caribbean banking, and offer a relaxed switch from coffee and suits to cocktails and sandals.

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