First Citizens Depository Services is the first TTSEC approved
Custodian Service Provider in Trinidad and Tobago

First Citizens is pleased to announce that First Citizens Depository Services (FCDS), has officially received authorisation from the Trinidad and Tobago Security Exchange Commission (TTSEC), to offer secure custody services for mutual funds, pension funds, and other trust-based funds. With this change, First Citizens brings top-tier expertise in custodian services, offering secure asset safe-keeping and seamless operational execution for trustees, brokerages, and investment managers.

FCDS is currently the sole organization in the Caribbean dedicated to providing full custodian and investment operations services. It manages a diverse client portfolio valued at over TT$17.52 billion, consisting of Pension Plans and Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in the energy, government, and services sectors.

“We are proud that First Citizens is the first authorized institution in the Caribbean to offer fully licensed custodian services. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, transparent, and efficient financial solutions, ensuring we remain your trusted partner for custodian services”

Brian Woo
General Manager, First Citizens Depository Services
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