Our International Banking presence in the Caribbean is concentrated in dedicated centres on six of the Caribbean Islands groups; Barbados, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Please contact us at any of the locations listed below.

THE BAHAMAS
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd.
Bahamas Wealth Management Centre

Our heritage in the Bahamas dates back to the 1940s when Barclays opened its first offices here. Today we have 13 branches as well as a dedicated Wealth Management Centre in Nassau to meet your needs.

The full range of cutting edge financial services is provided, including private banking, company registration, trust and estate management, captive insurance, portfolio management, etc. A favourable business environment helped by innovative legislation and political and economic
stability has allowed the Bahamas to become a leading international financial centre.

The Government maintains a strong pro-investment orientation, and works closely with the private sector to ensure it remains responsive to the needs of international investors.

There are no exchange controls for non-residents and banking transactions may be carried out in all major currencies. Regulations that safeguard the integrity of its financial services industry complete an environment in which customer confidentiality and the highest standards of quality in banking are paramount.

BARBADOS
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Offshore) Ltd.
Barbados Wealth Management Centre

We have an extensive branch network in Barbados and our Wealth Management Centre plays an active role in the provision of quality banking services to customers around the world. A network of double taxation treaties and bilateral investment agreements in conjunction with the availability
of a low tax regime sets Barbados apart from other Caribbean international banking jurisdictions.

By providing flexible legislation and sound regulatory measures, Barbados has created a reputation for quality and integrity as an international financial services jurisdiction. Exchange controls do not apply to non-resident individuals and persons who incorporate an international company in Barbados, and there are no restrictions on the acquisition of property by foreign investors.

A state-of-the-art communications infrastructure and the presence of many of the world’s leading accounting and legal firms complete a first-class environment in which to do business.

THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Ltd.
British Virgin Islands Wealth Management Centre

The British Virgin Islands is a world-leading international financial centre. The BVI has become the world’s premier international corporate domicile with over 600,000 International Business Companies incorporated during the last 20 years. The jurisdiction has no capital gains or estate taxes and no exchange controls.

The BVI is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom and is located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico. The country is renowned for the natural scenic beauty of its 40 tropical islands and also boasts low unemployment and a strong economy fuelled by tourism and a burgeoning finance sector.

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Ltd.
Cayman Islands Wealth Management Centre

The islands’ financial services industry development began more than 25 years ago, helped by the introduction of innovative legislation that has consistently created a framework for the introduction of new services. Today, Grand Cayman is ranked as the world’s fifth largest financial
centre after London, Tokyo, New York and Hong Kong. Internationally recognised for the quality and diversity of its financial services, Grand Cayman aims for a leadership position within the global financial industry.

With a firstclass business infrastructure, sound regulatory policies and forward-looking legislation, the Cayman Islands’ financial services industry is well placed to meet the challenges of this millennium.

CURACAO, THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Curacao) N.V.
Curacao Wealth Management Centre

Curaçao offers a favourable jurisdiction to offshore activities, and has developed into a professional financial centre with the presence of leading accountancy, tax and law firms and numerous (global) financial institutions. Curaçao is internationally well respected and OECD compliant. Being part of the kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao offers a “safe haven” proposition in general and in particular, due to its geographic location, to Latin American corporate and private clients.

JAMAICA
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Jamaica) Ltd.
Jamaica Wealth Management Centre

The Jamaica Branch was established on November , 1920. Since then, Jamaica has continued to be an attractive location for purchasing a second home. There is a wide variety of properties available and the island offers prospective investors good infrastructure. There are two major international airports, one in Kingston and one in Montego Bay, which allow the investor to access
the island from major cities across the world. There are no exchange controls for non-residents and banking transactions may be carried out in all major currencies.

Regulations that safeguard the integrity of its financial services industry complete an environment in which customer confidentiality and the highest standards of quality in banking are paramount.

THE TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd.
Turks and Caicos Wealth Management Centre
The Turks & Caicos Islands are found 500 miles south-east of Florida. The TCI are a United Kingdom Overseas Territory, with responsibility for their own internal self-government. The UK retains responsibility for the TCI’s external affairs, defence, internal security and the court system.

Development of the TCI’s financial services industry began with the enactment of the Companies Ordinance of 1981 which has helped to make the TCI an attractive jurisdiction for company formation.

The Ordinance continues to form the basis of the TCI’s financial services legislation, with ongoing refinements to ensure that it remains responsive to the changing needs of the international business community.

The TCI offer an excellent environment in which to do international business. Advanced telecommunications services, including Internet access, are part of everyday business life, putting the islands in instant touch with the world.

FirstCaribbean’s heritage in the TCI dates back to 1966, building a strong presence that today includes branches in Providenciales and Grand Turk. Our dedicated Wealth Management Centre in Providenciales serves customers worldwide. The local currency is the US Dollar.