CariCRIS is the region’s first credit rating agency. Established in 2004 by the major financial institutions and central banks in the region, CariCRIS provides to bond issuers, investors and financial regulators, a regional credit rating framework for comparing the relative creditworthiness of risk entities in the region. CariCRIS’ credit ratings facilitate a more scientific and risk-based approach to bond pricing, investment decision-making and determination of capital requirements.

CariCRIS’ products and services include:

• Regional Scale and National Scale Credit Ratings of sovereigns, banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies and manufacturing /service companies
Private credit assessments for these entities as well as for credit unions
• SME Ratings
• Mutual Fund Gradings
• Independent valuation of regional fixed income securities
• Independent risk assessment of investment and loan portfolios
• Training in Credit Risk Analysis – General workshops and workshops customised for individual institutions
• Industry research

Our Mission

To contribute to the development of a vibrant, integrated Caribbean capital market by setting the highest standards of credible independent analysis and opinion to enable informed financial decisions.

Our Vision

To remain the leading credit rating agency in the Caribbean, providing debt issuers, investors, regulators, fund managers and the investing public with independent credit ratings, expert financial risk assessment solutions and independent credible research and opinion.

Our Core Values

• Integrity
• Independence
• Analytical Rigour
• Teamwork