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As part of World Environment Day (WED) initiatives, staff of the Unit Trust Corporation (UTC) in collaboration with Papa Bois Environmental Group, came together to clean up the beautiful Yaara Beach on the North West Coast, Trinidad and Tobago. In order to make the clean-up more environment friendly, staff reduced the use of plastics and all traveled by maxi to the beach. Read More

Every purchasing decision we make has an impact on the environment, economy and society – from the energy which our new computer consumes, to the conditions of the workers who made our clothes.

Natural Resources are scarce in comparison to our demands which appear to be unlimited. Every product or service manufactured or utilised is a result of the utilisation of natural resources. Read More

At some point in our lives, we ponder the question, “What would you do if you were given a large sum of money?”Many people would feel burdened and intimidated with the responsibility of managing any kind of excess money.

Receiving a lump sum payout can be very exciting because for many individuals it’s rare to have the opportunity to spend or invest a large amount of money at one time. But figuring out what to do with a lump sum payout also can be very stressful, especially if you aren’t comfortable making financial decisions.

Many experts recommend that you should take several months or even a year to decide how you’ll use the money, especially if the payout is tied to an emotional event, such as a death of a family member or a separation from your job. Read More

 ADDRESS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IAN CHINAPOO
 ON THE OCCASION OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UNIT TRUST CORPORATION’S
 33^RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MAY 27^TH, 2015
AT DAAGA AUDITORIUM UWI, ST. AUGUSTINE

 INTRODUCTION

Thank you Master of Ceremony for your kind words of introduction. Mr. Wendell Mottley, Chairman of the Unit Trust Corporation, fellow Directors of the Trust, Representative of the Auditor General, Specially invited guests, Members of my Executive Team, Management and Staff of the Corporation, Unitholders, Representatives of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. Read More

ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN
WENDELL MOTTLEY ON THE OCCASION OF
THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UNIT TRUST CORPORATION’S
33^RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
HELD ON MAY 27^TH, 2015
AT DAAGAAUDITORIUM UWI,ST. AUGUSTINE

Thank you Master of Ceremony. Mr. Ian Chinapoo, Executive Director of the Unit Trust Corporation, fellow Directors of the Trust, Representative of the Auditor General, Specially invited guests, Members of my Executive Team, Management and Staff of the Corporation, Unitholders, Representatives of the print and electronic media, ladies and gentlemen. Read More

The question of whether or not to obtain professional financial advice may be lingering on the minds of many persons who have had to deal with the reality of a fixed salary, rising expenses and wading through the maze of savings and investment options available. Since proper and consistent financial planning is the key to dealing effectively with these realities, how can the services of a Financial Advisor help you? Read More

In an effort to further protect financial institutions, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements remains a key feature.KYCis the process regulated markets identify clients and ascertain pertinent information before engaging in business with them. This is required for financial institutions and other companies to conform to due diligence and financial regulatory legislation. While the specific details of KYC requirements may differ between jurisdictions and regulatory regimes, organisations are required to understand their customers and clients including identifying the business, source of funds and wealth, purpose of specific transactions, expected nature and level of transactions and countries from which the customers/clients originate. The purpose of KYC guidelines is to assist financial institutions from being used by criminal elements for money laundering activities. Read More

April 15^th 2015: The Unit Trust Corporation recently partnered with students of St. Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando and Presentation College, Chaguanas on diverse educational projects, aimed at equipping them with life skills and reinforcing positive social interaction. Read More

A proper strategy is required to ensure that the goals you set are met. Whether the targets are to pay bills or to go on vacation, a carefully, well laid-out plan can assure success.   So when it comes to your finances a strategy map secures your goals.

You may have short-term goals you hope to achieve within a few years and long-term goals for the distant future. For example, you may be saving for the down payment on a home or perhaps you want to provide university education for your children. Maybe your goals are even longer term and you’re building a nest egg for retirement or planning to get married. Whether you are kick starting your investment or already a seasoned investor, setting goals are the foundation upon which long term wealth is built.In order to reach your goals, you need to determine their practicality and outline each goal’s investment time horizon. Time is important because the longer you have to achieve a goal, the more aggressive you can be in your investment choices. Conversely, when you have less time to achieve a goal, it is more prudent to consider lower risk investments. Read More