First Citizens Research & Analytics Expert Advice on Financial and Economic Matters The Research & Analytics team forms part of First Citizens Investment Services located in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The team of 6 individuals is responsible for thought leadership within the First Citizens Group. The department’s duties are wide-ranging and cater to the needs of every client – both internal and external. Our coverage of the international and regional economies allows us to provide expert advice on financial and economic matters, particularly in the Caribbean region. In our mission to educate and promote the capital markets in the region, members of the Research & Analytics team frequently take part in various seminars and other media events, giving expert views on economic and financial topics. The department utilizes rigorous methods in order to accurately produce economic forecasts as well as company valuations, which are then used to inform the strategic and tactical decision-making process. We also provide fixed income valuation services for clients and are responsible for producing frequent publications, which clients utilize to aid in their investment decision-making process. These services are all aimed at understanding the underpinnings of the regional Caribbean economies and capital markets to encourage growth and development.
Experts in Capital Market Services We see the nurturing and growth of the capital markets as integral to the development of the Caribbean. Growing the capital markets is our passion, and finding creative solutions to your financial challenges is our field of expertise.
Our Clients: • • • • •
Governments Publicly listed corporations Privately owned businesses State enterprise Individuals
Capital Market Services offered: • • • • •
Analysis and due diligence Structuring Pricing Syndication/distribution Documentation
At First Citizens Investment Services we combine creativity and imagination with an extensive analysis of our clients’ needs.
Unique solutions to each client and each situation • •
Bond issues Commercial paper
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Structured transactions Private placements Initial public offerings (IPOs) Cross listing Corporate finance Mergers and acquisitions
With First Citizens Investment Services you have access to local, regional and international markets through our in-house full-service brokerage and bond trading desk, and through international partners. First Citizens Investment Services is the only full-service brokerage business in the Caribbean. Our involvement in trading bonds, managing portfolios and providing research to the market enables our team to arrange and price transactions that properly reflect current market conditions. We structure the best deals for both issuers and investors in a timely and professional manner.
Contact any of our branches: St. Lucia (758) 450-2662 Trinidad (868) 622-3247 Barbados (246) 426-2020 St. Vincent & The Grenadines (784) 453-2662 BusinessFocus July / Aug
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