Conferences

Inaugural Sir Neville Nicholls Memorial Lecture

The Financial Sector in the Politics of Economic Democracy

ABOUT THE LECTURE

The Financial Services Commission is proud to inaugurate the Sir Neville Nicholls Memorial Lecture, an annual lecture series established in honour of Sir Neville Nicholls, the Commission's first Board Chairman, whose leadership and vision helped lay the foundation for financial regulation in Barbados.

Sir Neville Nicholls served as an economist, regional statesman, and distinguished public servant. His contributions to Caribbean economic development and financial governance left an enduring legacy, one that the Commission honours through this lecture series, which will bring together thought leaders to explore the most pressing issues shaping the financial services landscape.

The inaugural lecture takes place as the Commission celebrates its 15th Anniversary, making it a particularly meaningful milestone, a moment to reflect on where we have come from, and to engage seriously with the ideas that will shape where we are going.

THIS YEAR'S SPEAKER

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, KA is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated scholars, historians, and academic leaders. He currently serves as Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies and is widely recognised for his groundbreaking scholarship on Caribbean history, economic democracy, and reparatory justice. A Knight of the Order of Andres Bello and recipient of numerous regional and international honours, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles brings to this inaugural lecture a perspective that is both intellectually commanding and deeply rooted in the Caribbean experience.

LECTURE TOPIC

The Financial Sector in the Politics of Economic Democracy

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hilton Barbados Resort, Needham's Point, Bridgetown, Barbados
Admission: Free
Networking Reception to follow

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Week of Industry Consultations

Stronger Partnerships. Better Regulation.

ABOUT THE WEEK

As part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations, the Financial Services Commission is convening a landmark Week of Industry Consultations, five days of targeted dialogue, policy discussion, and collaborative solution development across all key sectors of Barbados' non-bank financial services industry.

More than a conference, this is a working week. Each day is dedicated to a specific sector, bringing together practitioners, regulators, and policymakers to shape the future of financial regulation in Barbados.

PROGRAMME

• Monday, 13 April - Securities & Investment Funds Reform: Building Trust & Transparency 
• Tuesday, 14 April - Insurance Reform & Application Management System Launch 
• Wednesday, 15 April - Credit Unions & Microfinance: Strengthening Community Finance 
• Thursday, 16 April - Pensions Reform: Safeguarding Long-Term Security 
• Friday, 17 April - VASPs Framework Development & Whole-of-Week Synthesis + Beach Mixer (5:00–7:00 p.m.)

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: Monday to Friday, April 13–17, 2026 
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily 
Venue: Hilton Barbados Resort, Needham's Point, Bridgetown, Barbados 
Cost: BBD$250 per day (per person) | BBD$950 full week pass (per person)

Registration is required.

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