CIBC and GNB Financial Group Limited reach agreement for purchase of shares in FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited
CIBC remains significant shareholder as new entity chaired by Jaime Gilinski acquires majority stake; both parties committed to continued growth for FirstCaribbean 8th November 2019, Bridgetown, Barbados. CIBC today announced that they have reached agreement on the purchase of a…
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FirstCaribbean has a change of heart about NYSE listing
From Barbados Today In a surprise development today, FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (FCIB) said it had withdrawn its recent public offering made in the United States and is currently no longer pursuing a listing of its shares on the New…
CIBC eyes FirstCaribbean valuation around $1.4 billion: sources
By Matt Scuffham and John Tilak From Street Insider TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(NYSE: CM) is targeting a valuation of 10 times earnings for the potential listing of its FirstCaribbean business in New York, which would give…
Exclusive: Canada’s CIBC plans U.S. listing of $2 billion Caribbean unit – sources
By John Tilak, Matt Scuffham From Reuters TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) plans to list its $2 billion Caribbean unit, FirstCaribbean, in New York, enabling it to exit a region where earnings growth has been slow,…
The Editor Speaks: Suckoo files motion to allow bank-to bank transactions
I have to applaud Bodden Town MLA Alva Suckoo’s motion to enable local banks to settle transactions among themselves through electronic clearance. I have news for him, however. They already do. Except, the money disappears from your account but doesn’t…
Trouble in Paradise: Inside Canadian banks’ billion-dollar Caribbean struggle
From Freedom SKN 106.5 They arrived in droves starting at 5:30 a.m., desperate to secure a steady pay cheque. By midmorning, the anxious mob totalled 5,000 people. Sandals, a Caribbean hotel chain, was hosting a job fair in Barbados to…
Two UWI students at Cave Hill campus to receive scholarships from outgoing CIBC CEO
By CIBC December 17, 2015 Two students of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus will receive special farewell gifts from outgoing Chief Executive Officer of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, Rik Parkhill. The two students pursing studies at…
CIBC FirstCaribbean announces 2014 Most Outstanding Employees
CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced its most outstanding employees for 2014 and among them is Caymanian Shadden McLaughlin. She joins seven other Player of the Series award winners who were drawn from throughout the Caribbean. They are Shinika Reid (Bahamas), Hughzavia…
Quarterly earnings shine for banks, but tougher times ahead
By Tim Kiladze – Banking Reporter from The Globe and Mail The latest batch of quarterly earnings from Canada’s biggest banks exceeded most expectations, but similar profits won’t seem nearly so spectacular starting next quarter. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…
