ECCB 2017-2018 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts

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ECCB ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018

Savings and Investment Course in Session at Ministry of Finance Conference Room, Castries, Saint Lucia

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and financial statistics and the number of financial institutions in the ECCU are also now available through an interactive database on the website.

knowledge Sharing Launch of New Website

In addition, the site links visitors directly to the Bank’s social media platforms.

The ECCB launched its new website on 2 August 2017. The Bank commissioned the new site to augment its publiceducationandcommunity outreachprogrammes and enhance communication wiith its stakeholders. The new site was designed to allow easy navigation and provide relevant information in a user- friendly manner. Some of the features include: •  • Search capabilities using key words or phrasing that provide access to content on the site; •  • Automated email messages; •  • E-commerce for sale of commemorative coins; and •  • A discussion forum The site also features a dynamic statistics page which includes a dashboard of key financial indicators and other macroeconomic indicators. Data on monetary

Savings and Investment Course During the year, the ECCB Savings and Investment Course commenced in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Montserrat. Sessions also resumed in Saint Lucia where the course had been on hold for three years due to various challenges. The Bank also commenced discussion with the University of the West Indies (UWI) to enhance the course for consideration by the Academic Quality Assurance Committee. The ECCB Savings and Investment Course commenced in 2003 and is offered in collaboration with financial institutions, Ministries of Education and the University of the West Indies. It covers budgeting techniques, moneymanagement skillsandthebasicsof investing.

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