ECCB 2021-2022 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2021/2022 x

Highlights of the Year

ECCB Becomes First Caribbean Partner of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) The ECCB joined the SBFN as its first member from the English-speaking Caribbean. Facilitated by the International Finance Corporation, the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) is a platform for knowledge sharing and capacity building on sustainable finance for financial sector regulators and

industry associations across emerging markets. 2 nd OECS-ECCB International Netball Series Held

The ECCB facilitated the hosting of the 2nd edition of the series from 12-18 February in the Commonwealth of Dominica, the first hosting done since the onset of the COVD-19 pandemic. Team Saint Vincent and the Grenadines emerged as tournament champion from a field of five teams. ECCB Captures International Award for Polymer Notes The ECCB captured the Reconnaissance International Regional New Banknote Series Award for its family of EC Polymer Notes. The ECCB is the first central bank in the Caribbean to introduce a full series of polymer banknotes, collaborating with its banknote development partner, De La Rue, to roll out the new family of polymer notes beginning in 2019. The final denomination in the series, the EC$5, was issued in 2021.

Monetary Council Member, Commonwealth of Dominica, the Hon Roosevelt Skerritt (second from left) and Deputy Governor, ECCB, Dr Valda Henry (first from left) presenting winning trophy to team Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Closing Ceremony of the 2 nd OECS/ECCB International Netball Series