At one end of the business spectrum, small firms have been mushrooming in various clusters around the country including Charlieville, Felicity, Tunapuna, Sangre Grande, Rio Claro, and Penal/Debe. Some of these small firms are in retail and distribution. Others are in construction and energy services. At the other end of the business spectrum, a few conglomerates have publicly announced major investment projects.
That requires active and careful analysis of risks. The banking system is constantly evolving, so regulation and supervision must also adjust to respond to new and emerging risks. I am also committed to making the financial system fairer, which is fundamental to financial oversight. Households and businesses need access to safe and reliable banking services as they make their financial decisions.