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members round-up bank’s core values are Customer Focus, Respect for the Individual, Integrity, Professionalism and Results Orientation. Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited is one of the largest banks in Barbados and as at September 2013 had an asset base of US$1.13 billion. PO Box 408, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados Tel. (246) 431 1600 Fax: (246) 426 7269 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.caribank.org Capita Financial Services Inc. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is a regional financial institution which was established by an Agreement signed on October 18, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica, and which entered into force on January 26, 1970. The Bank came into existence for the purpose of contributing to the harmonious economic growth and development of its member countries in the Caribbean and to promote economic cooperation and integration among them, having special and urgent regard to the needs of its less developed members in the region. Its core functions include: assisting the borrowing member countries (BMCs) to optimise the use of their resources, to develop their economies and to expand production and trade; promoting private and public investment, facilitating business activity and expansion; mobilising financial resources from both within and outside the region for development; providing technical assistance to its regional borrowing members; supporting regional and local financial institutions and a regional market for credit and savings and supporting and stimulating the development of capital markets in the region. Its Mission states “CDB intends to be the leading catalyst for development resources into the Region, working in an efficient, responsive and collaborative manner with its BMC’s and other development partners towards the systematic reduction of poverty in its BMCs through social and economic development.” The Bank had total Ordinary Capital Resources assets of US$1,640.8, million as at December 31, 2012. President & CEO: Mr. Paul Maxwell Walrond Street Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: (246) 431 4716 Fax: (246) 426 6168 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.capitacaribbean.com CAPITA FINANCIAL is full service provider of financial solutions operating in the islands of Barbados and St. Lucia. Capita has a dynamic and innovative team with years of experience in the provision of financial services. Primary areas of business include financing for residential and commercial real estate, vehicle purchase and leasing and home equity loans. On the investment side, CAPITA offers long term fixed deposits at competitive rates. Additional services, including stock brokerage, insurance brokerage and Trustee services. At CAPITA, the vision of superior customer service means that we are always working to ensure that the experience with us is convenient, easy and satisfactory. Our clients include, private individuals, insurance companies, credit unions, government statutory corporations and institutional investors. The company, which was originally incorporated in May 1984 as the Caribbean Commercial Trust Company is now a subsidiary of Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Limited, Barbados’ largest Credit Union which has assets in excess of USD$400 million. Our Vision: We will be the financial services provider of choice, operating in the global marketplace, renowned for innovation, outstanding performance and superior customer service. Our Mission: We aim to be the leader in the provision of financial services, continuously striving to improve for the benefit of our cus tomers, shareholders and employees. Our Motto: Today, Tomorrow, Together Caribbean Development Bank (Honourary Member) President: Dr. Warren Smith Division Chief, Internal Audit Unit and Evaluation & Oversight Division Signia Financial Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Paul Ashby 1st Floor Carlisle House, Hincks Street Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: (246) 434 2360 Fax: (246) 434 0057 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.signiafinancial.com Signia Financial Group Inc is a Banking and Stock Brokerage company owned by Cave Shepherd, Grace Kennedy and United Insurance. It provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services as well as stock brokerage and capital market services. The company is an authorised foreign exchange trader. The company has managed three take-over bids and two oversubscribed rights issues and has become a major player in the retail and 51