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Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> Parliament Approves Regional Deposit Insurance Bill to Safeguard Bank Depositors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s <\/a><\/strong>Parliament has approved the Eastern Caribbean Deposit Insurance Corporation Agreement Bill 2025<\/em>, part of a suite of harmonised legislation across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) designed to bolster financial stability and protect depositors in the event of a bank failure.<\/p>

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The bill was presented by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who described it as a \u201clandmark step\u201d towards regional financial security.<\/p>

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It paves the way for the establishment of the Eastern Caribbean Deposit Insurance Corporation<\/strong>, a regional body that will insure deposits of up to EC $50,000<\/strong> for individuals and businesses holding accounts at participating financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis will literally protect depositors in the event of a failed bank,\u201d Prime Minister Browne told lawmakers. \u201cAll eight member states of the ECCU have agreed to this initiative. <\/p>

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It is a critical layer of protection and a means of avoiding taxpayer-funded bailouts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Browne, the initiative will be funded primarily by premiums paid by financial institutions.<\/p>

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While the precise methodology has yet to be finalised, he said banks may allocate a portion of the interest income from depositors to contribute to the insurance fund. <\/p>

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An initial capital injection of EC $1.5 million<\/strong> will be provided by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), with the fund expected to grow significantly over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne pointed to the region\u2019s banking history as justification for the move, referencing past failures in Antigua and Barbuda, including ABI Bank<\/strong>, Bank of Antigua<\/strong>, and Caribbean Union Bank (CUB)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister said the government spent EC $300 million<\/strong> to protect depositors during the collapse of ABI Bank, a burden he argued should not fall on taxpayers again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis country suffered fiscal failure, economic failure, and bank failure all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No other country in the Caribbean has faced that trifecta. We must put systems in place to avoid repeating that history,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill also outlines a strong governance and compliance structure<\/strong>, with a five-member board to oversee the corporation\u2019s operations. Non-compliant banks could face fines of up to EC $500,000<\/strong>, with additional daily penalties for continued violations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ECCB will serve as custodian of the fund, managing deposits and investment returns under the guidance of the new corporation\u2019s board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne encouraged depositors with savings above the EC $50,000 threshold to diversify their holdings across multiple banks to ensure full coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a practical way to protect your full savings\u2014split your funds between institutions,\u201d he advised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also noted that the coverage limit may be increased in the future if the fund grows significantly, possibly reaching EC $100,000<\/strong> or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister used the opportunity to clarify provisions in the bill regarding legal immunity for officers and directors<\/strong> of the corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He drew a parallel to recent controversy surrounding the government\u2019s payment of legal fees in the Alfa Nero<\/em> matter, stating that indemnity clauses for public officials acting in good faith are standard in both national and international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf we acted corruptly, there would be no immunity. But we acted in good faith and within our legal duties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese provisions exist to protect those serving the public\u2014not to shield wrongdoing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Grenada is currently lobbying to host the headquarters of the new corporation, Browne said Antigua and Barbuda supports a collaborative approach, having previously hosted the Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation (ECAMC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill now awaits finalisation of similar legislation across the ECCU before the deposit insurance scheme can become operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not just a financial instrument,\u201d Browne concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an expression of regional solidarity and a long-term investment in economic resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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