In this environment the portfolios of regional investors in these markets has become a matter deserving close attention. Since regional investors desire diversification, this has prompted them to seek to invest in foreign markets. However the fluctuating and recently falling value of these portfolios have implications for maintenance of value and for returns.
The other question is can these developments affect returns on regional equity or fixed income securities issued and traded in these markets. The First Panel discussion will therefore examine the impact of volatility in capital and credit markets in developed countries on our investment portfolio decisions in the Caribbean.