Topic: CIBC FirstCaribbean
FirstCaribbean selling its banking assets in Curaçao and St. Maarten
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank says it has completed its programme of divesting its banking assets in a number of eastern Caribbean countries, with the final sale involving its Cayman subsidiary selling its assets in Curaçao and St. Maarten to Curaçao-based Orco Bank.
Ombudsman: Bank ‘excessive’ in COVID requirements for staff
CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank (Cayman) was "excessive" in how it dealt with information it gathered about its employees' COVID-19 vaccination status and PCR test results after staff returned to their workplaces in 2021, Ombudsman Sharon Roulstone has ruled.
Walk for the Cure supports Cancer Society
On Sunday, 2 Oct. – bright and early – people will gather for the annual Walk for the Cure event at Seven Mile Public...
CIBC FirstCaribbean to sell banking assets in Aruba, Eastern Caribbean
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited has agreed to sell its banking assets in Aruba to Aruba Bank N.V.
First Rock Capital secures financing for property investment
Jamaican property investment firm, First Rock Capital Holdings, has made a US$3.1 million investment in the Cayman Islands, after it secured financing from CIBC FirstCaribbean.
CIBC FirstCaribbean staffer tests positive for COVID
A member of staff at CIBC FirstCaribbean has contracted COVID-19, the bank confirmed on Monday.
CIBC FirstCaribbean opens branch at Health City
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s opened a new branch at Health City in East End on 12 June with a ribbon cutting ceremony with executives, directors, government officials and guests.
CIBC FirstCaribbean to open loan centre at Health City
CIBC FirstCaribbean is set to open a loan centre at the Health City Medical Complex in June.
Wealth adviser joins CIBC FirstCaribbean
CIBC FirstCaribbean has appointed Fernando F. Cugliari as private wealth investment adviser.
CIBC FirstCaribbean hires new investment adviser
CIBC FirstCaribbean has appointed Paul Michael Jenkins as private wealth investment adviser.
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates $10,000 to Have a Heart campaign
CIBC FirstCaribbean has made a $10,000 donation to the “Have a Heart” campaign run by Health City Cayman Islands hospital.
Local business in brief: Erin Panton admitted to Bar
Walkers Articled Clerk Erin Panton complete her legal training and was called to the Cayman Islands Bar on Sept. 22. Her application was moved by Ingrid Pierce, Walkers’ Global Managing Partner, before Justice Robin McMillan. Ms. Panton is Walkers’ 46th Caymanian articled clerk to be called to the Bar. She was articled to Partner Dorothy Scott.
Walk for the Cure fundraiser set for Oct. 1
The sixth annual Walk for the Cure 5K fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1. Proceeds will benefit the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
CIBC FirstCaribbean recognizes eight exceptional employees
Dallas Neatham, private banker with CIBC FirstCaribbean in the Cayman Islands, has been recognized by the bank for outstanding work in relationship management.
CIBC FirstCaribbean helps startup entrepreneurs
Ten Habitat, a nonprofit which focuses on developing investor-ready startup Caribbean entrepreneurs, and CIBC FirstCaribbean are partnering in a venture to support local and regional startups.
CIBC FirstCaribbean introduces ‘smart cards’
CIBC FirstCaribbean has provided chip and PIN and “contactless” card payment smart cards to its Visa cardholders. The new cards allow cardholders to tap or wave their bank credit or Visa debit cards over point of sale terminals or readers equipped with the contactless feature, in Europe, the U.S., Canada and other countries to make small purchases.
Business in brief: C&W names Garfield Sinclair head of Caribbean
HSM appoints head of Private Client & Trusts; CIBC FirstCaribbean donates to charities; Ogier teams advise on fruit giant takeover bid; Ronco Cayman supports education in Ghana; Ogier donates groceries to elders in need
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates water filters to help nearly 1 million Haitians
Close to one million Haitians could soon have access to safe drinking water as the charity United Caribbean Trust moves to distribute 300 water filters across communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Executives of CIBC FirstCaribbean presented a check for BDS$25,000 (US$12,500) to Jenny Tryhane of the United Caribbean Trust.
‘Walk for the Cure’ this weekend
An annual walk to raise funds and awareness in a campaign against cancer takes place throughout the region this weekend, with the Cayman walk starting early Saturday morning.
Business in Brief: CIBC FirstCaribbean launches insurance agency
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s new home and auto insurance was officially launched at a client event at the Marriott resort last week.
CIBC FirstCaribbean has new chief executive officer
CIBC FirstCaribbean last month welcomed its new chief executive officer, Gary Brown. He succeeds Rik Parkhill, who left office at the end of December after a four-year tenure.
