ECCB 2025-2026 Annual Report

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

the Committee, consultations were held with the Bank’s management team, officers, and the Internal Audit Department. The BARC comprised the following Appointed Directors: ; Hilary Hazel, Chairman, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis ; Edmond Jackson, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ; Kathleen Rogers, Anguilla ; John Skerritt, Montserrat (up until retirement in August 2025) In keeping with international best practices, and in accordance with statutory requirements, the Bank publishes its statement of assets and liabilities monthly and the audited annual financial statements by the end of June each year. Compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards The Bank continues to be IFRS compliant and is committed to implementing measures that ensure it remains current with ongoing developments and amendments to these standards. Code of Conduct The Bank’s overriding code of conduct is encapsulated in its value statement as follows: “The Bank values a results-focused approach in delivering timely, relevant and high quality Integrity and Financial Reporting Disclosure and Transparency

output for the benefit of the people of the ECCU.” The behaviour of management and staff is governed by various policy documents including: ; The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Corporate Governance Charter; ; Conflict of Interest Policy; ; Media Relations Policy; ; Information Systems and Security Policy; ; Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Staff Regulations; ; The ECCB’s Guide – Protocol, Diplomacy and Etiquette; ; Energy Management Policy; Relationship with Stakeholders Stakeholder Involvement Meetings were held both virtually and in-person during the year under review. Networking and consultative meetings were convened as scheduled. Based on the terms of reference, networking and consultative meetings are either held biannually or on an annual basis. The meetings allowed for productive stakeholder engagement; welcoming a cross section of participants from the various institutions. The networking and consultative meetings were convened at a sector level allowing for institution-based lessons learnt to be shared and for responses to be for use at the national and regional levels. ; Financial Regulation and Etiquette ; Energy Management Policy; and ; Financial Regulation.

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