ECCB 2025-2026 Annual Report

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026

Digital and Data Transformation

T he Bank accelerated its digital transformation agenda through strategic investments in data infrastructure, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies. These initiatives are designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen data driven decision-making, and support innovation across the ECCU. The Bank enhanced its data reporting frameworks and protocols through the expanded use of SAS software. Development work progressed on the integration of data management systems to support the capture and analysis of critical economic indicators, including fuel and food imports, remittance flows, and payment system activity. The Bank implemented enhanced safeguards and quality controls, including automated consistency and variance checks, to ensure data integrity and reliability. These improvements have strengthened the Bank’s capacity to generate timely, accurate, and comprehensive datasets to inform policy formulation and economic surveillance. Enhancing Enterprise Systems and Information Management Enterprise Content Management (ECM) The ECCB staff participated in workshops on the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) filing system during February and March 2026. The system is designed to capture, organise, secure, and digitise business documents, emails, and images within a centralised repository. The ECM system can also support the enforcement of document retention policies, maintain comprehensive audit trails, and ensure the secure handling of sensitive information, which is a key measure in reducing regulatory compliance risks. Strengthening Data Infrastructure and Analytics

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation – Project BOOST

The Bank provided assurance on the ERP Project: Building on Opportunities for Sustained Transformation (BOOST) , to replace the Bank’s current Enterprise Resource Planning Solution. The Bank commissioned the Banking Module in November 2025. TechnologyOne, the Bank’s main provider for the non-Banking implementation, will modernise and integrate key business functions including: (1) Core Financial Processes, (2) Supply Chain Management, (3) Budgeting, (4) Human Resource Management, (5) Enterprise Asset Management and (6) the financial aspects of Contract Management and Project Management. The Bank introduced new digital tools to support enterprise-wide risk management and internal audit activities, further strengthening governance and oversight.The procurement of Optro (formerly AuditBoard) represents a key step in strengthening audit workflows, improving compliance monitoring, and increasing visibility into risk management processes. These systems support integrated governance by enabling more efficient coordination across audit, risk, and compliance functions, thereby reinforcing the Bank’s institutional resilience. The Bank’s digital transformation efforts during the 2025–2026 financial year reflect a strategic commitment to leveraging technology in support of innovation, efficiency, and resilience. By strengthening data systems, modernising enterprise platforms, and investing in digital skills, the Bank is well-positioned to lead the ECCU’s transition to a more digitally enabled and future ready economy. Strengthening Risk, Audit and Governance Systems

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