The Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) was formed in 1997.

The First meeting was held in May 1997 at the then Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (RBTT Bank).

The Association was comprised initially of the following Member banks: Bank of Commerce, Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), Citibank, First Citizens Bank Limited, Republic Bank Limited and Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited.

The Directors at that time were: Peter July President; Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, Ronald Harford, Vice President, Republic Bank Limited, Larry Howai, Member, Steve Bedeshi,Member, Ronald Huggins, Member, Richard Young, Member.

BATT’s role and function is centered on the following:

Fostering a collaborative approach for positioning the banking sector in Trinidad and Tobago consistent with international trends and compliance with international standards and changing market and regulatory requirements.

Playing an active role in the education of the public on various risk mitigation methods as well as enlightening them on their financial options.

Working as a cohesive body in partnering with the Central Bank and other local regulatory and business agencies for the development of the banking sector as well as enhancing their support for the productive sectors of the economy.