7th Savings and Investment Course begins April 1

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is teaming up with financial and academic partners to host the seventh Savings and Investment Course scheduled to commence on April 1, 2011, at the University of the West Indies Open Campus, Richmond Hill, Kingstown.{{more}}

The ten-week course will focus students on areas such as personal financial planning, debt management, risk management strategies and trading on the securities market. The knowledge and skills that will be acquired are expected to translate into positive outcomes not only for the students, but also for the country and the region as a whole.

Delivery of the course is being made possible through the successful fostering of partnerships between the ECCB, the Eastern Caribbean Institute of Banking (ECIB), the University of the West Indies (UWI), and local financial institutions. Prospective registrants should contact the ECCB Agency Office (456-1413) or Sandra Jack, at the National Commercial Bank (457-1844).