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flag Trinidad and Tobago to tax banks and insurers 0.25% on assets from 2026 to raise $575 million.

flag Trinidad and Tobago will impose a 0.25% asset tax on commercial banks and insurers starting Jan. 1, 2026, to raise TT$575 million for the 2026 budget, aiming to ensure large financial institutions contribute more amid strong profits and high liquidity. flag The tax, exempting entities under the Special Economic Zones Act, follows similar moves in Jamaica and Barbados. flag Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo said the modest levy may lead to higher bank fees but urged citizens to use digital tools to compare services and switch providers for better value, emphasizing consumer accountability and competition to limit cost increases. flag The Bankers Association seeks exemptions and tax deductibility to avoid harming sector growth.

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