ECCB launches the Financial Information Month Festival
Published on October 7, 2025
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has launched Financial Information Month 2025 announcing exciting new investment opportunities for residents across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
The ECCB is seeking to democratize the securities market making it easier for citizens to participate.
Everton Sealy - Country Manager [ECCB Saint Lucia]
Saint Lucia joined 8 member states in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union in formally launching Financial Information Month 2025, normally observed in October. Country Manager Everton Sealy revealed the theme for 2025 which is “Financial Investing from Savers to Investor”.
President of the Saint Lucia Bankers Association Kathleen Solomon noted that Financial Information month is an educational campaign aimed at helping citizens make informed financial decisions.
The ECCB has been encouraging regional governments to implement measures aimed at doubling its economic output through what has been labelled the BIG PUSH.
Kathleen Solomon -President Bankers Association of Saint Lucia
Deputy Governor of the ECCB Dr. Valda Henry notes that the Big Push can only be realised if more ECCU citizens save and invest. Consequently, the ECCB has introduced the First Step bank account initiative, which seeks to make it easy to open an account.
The ECCB has also announced another saving and investment initiative - the Retail Bond Market which targets micro-investors. The Minimum investment amount has been reduced from $5000 to $500.
