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Prime Minister and Finance Minister Gaston Browne has said that two additional offshore banks in Antigua and Barbuda are likely to be placed into administration, with liquidation possible if their financial difficulties are not resolved.<\/p>

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Speaking on his weekly Browne and Browne<\/em> programme, Mr Browne confirmed that the Global Bank of Commerce is already in administration and that regulators are closely monitoring two other institutions facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said banks that fail to trade out of administration would be wound up and struck off the books.<\/p>

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The Prime Minister noted that the combined asset base of all offshore banks is approximately US$1.5bn, adding that the sector has already undergone significant contraction and reform in recent years.<\/p>

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Mr Browne said the government\u2019s aim is to maintain a strong and credible financial services sector, warning that weak institutions would not be allowed to pose reputational risks to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that authorities are strengthening regulatory oversight and enforcement to safeguard the integrity of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s financial system.<\/p>

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