From credit cards to student loans to mortgages, millions of people carry at least some debt. Despite all the education available on why debt can be a problem, many people continue to accumulate large bills at high interest with no plan for paying it off. Once a debt has been created, it can be hard...
At GBTI, we’re always sorry to see summer go. The good news is that September brings so much to look forward to! Not only are we commemorating Indigenous Heritage Month, a national event in Guyana since 1995, we’re also excited to be hosting our first ever Mathematics Olympiad in celebration of Education Month. Read on...
Like many other organizations and individuals, GBTI welcomes Indigenous Heritage Month—celebrated in Guyana every September—as an important opportunity to honor and support Guyana’s Amerindian peoples, and to work towards greater equality between Guyana’s indigenous and non-indigenous populations. How does GBTI support indigenous communities? As Guyana’s first and largest indigenous bank, GBTI has a long history...
Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Cricket World Cup is the preeminent championship of One Day International cricket. While a similar tournament has been held since 1912, the first-ever official ICC Cricket World Cup took place in London, England in 1975. It was won by the West Indies, which scored a 17-run victory...
When it comes to hiring an asset management firm, you need to trust that the professional you’re relying on will provide you with sound guidance and advice. For this reason, it’s important to have a conversation with any asset manager you’re considering working with. You want to ensure that they understand your tolerance for risk...
The Caribbean island of Aruba, located north of Venezuela, is a popular tourist destination for a variety of reasons. In addition to enjoying consistently warm and relatively dry weather conditions, the island boasts a bevy of blonde beaches and wind-sculpted desert landscapes. However, it’s more than just an island getaway destination with beaches and warm...
The first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. It was hosted in Uruguay, and the home team won after defeating Argentina by a score of 4-2 in the final. Guillermo Stábile of Argentina scored eight goals in four games, including one in the final, and is tied for 24th all-time in that regard. No other...
In observance of Guyana’s Golden Jubilee Republic Anniversary, GBTI has undertaken a Social Media Contest that encourages participants to share reasons why they love Guyana. Our 50th Anniversary is a big thing for us as Guyanese and we wanted to have a fun way of celebrating and what other way to do that than with...
We look at the impact of GBTI’s Women of Worth loan program, which helps single parent women start and expand their businesses. What Is the Women of Worth Loan Facility? Provided by GBTI, the initiative caters for single parent women, helping them access funding for their small businesses. Business ventures currently supported by GBTI’s Women...
One of the most fundamental aspects of asset management that investors need to understand is the importance of diversification. A properly diversified portfolio will continue to generate income regardless of market conditions. In other words, when one asset class underperforms, another will hopefully improve its performance in order to balance out the losses. The Two...
