KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a move to highlight the strategic importance of the Jamaican market within the Caribbean and the country’s growing role in regional trade and investment, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) (www.Afreximbank.com) undertook an inaugural roadshow in Kingston, Jamaica, on 2 June 2026.

Organised under the theme, “Empowering Jamaica’s Growth: Catalysing Trade, Investment and Industrialisation through Tailored Afreximbank Solutions,” the roadshow built on the momentum generated by Jamaica’s signing of Afreximbank’s Partnership Agreement in July 2025 and the subsequent approval by the Bank’s Board of Directors of a US$5 billion financing facility for the Caribbean, including Jamaica.

The roadshow attracted strong participation from Jamaica’s business community. It provided an opportunity to raise awareness of Afreximbank’s mandate, mission and vision among key stakeholders in Jamaica, including government representatives, private sector leaders and financial institutions. It also served as a platform to introduce the Bank’s suite of financing, trade facilitation and investment solutions to the Jamaican market for the first time.

In addition, the engagement enabled the Afreximbank delegation to gain valuable insights into Jamaica’s trade and development priorities, investment opportunities, financing needs and business environment. These interactions have further strengthened the Bank’s understanding of the Jamaican market and will help inform the development of tailored solutions to support the country’s economic growth and trade ambitions.

The keynote address was delivered by Hon. Fayval Williams, Minister of Finance and the Public Service. In her remarks, Minister Williams stated: “We understand that, for more than three decades, Afreximbank has been delivering financing solutions that support trade and drive economic growth across Africa. Its reach now extends beyond the continent’s shores, with the Bank establishing a growing presence in the Caribbean. It is clear that the partnership between Afreximbank and Jamaica continues to strengthen. I therefore encourage all Jamaican institutions represented here today to deepen their engagement with Afreximbank so that, together, we can unlock greater opportunities for two-way trade and investment between Jamaica and Africa.”

Also, speaking at the event, Mr. Eric Monchu Intong, Afreximbank’s Group Managing Director, Client Relations and Regional Office Operations, highlighted the Bank’s experience in supporting tourism and hospitality development across Africa and the Caribbean. He said: “At Afreximbank, we believe that industrialisation is the foundation of sustainable trade and economic transformation. To trade successfully with Global Africa, we must first produce. Through investments in industrial parks, special economic zones and local manufacturing, Jamaica has an opportunity to reduce import dependence, increase value-added exports, create jobs and strengthen its economic resilience. This approach has delivered results across 18 African countries, where Afreximbank has supported the development of industrial parks and special economic zones through initiatives such as its US$450 million global credit facility with ARISE IIP, alongside critical trade finance support to businesses across the continent. We believe these lessons and solutions can be adapted to support Jamaica’s industrial growth ambitions and unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and economic development.”

Afreximbank remains committed to supporting increased intra-Caribbean and Africa-Caribbean trade by improving access to trade finance, investment capital and advisory support. The roadshow underscored the Bank’s commitment to advancing the Global Africa agenda and strengthening economic and commercial ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2025, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$48.5 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$8.4 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), GCR (A), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-), and. Moody’s (Baa2). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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CAIRO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) held a high-level roadshow in Nassau, The Bahamas, on 29 May, aimed at deepening engagement with key stakeholders and businesses across the government, the private sector, and financial institutions across the country.

Organised as part of the Bank’s broad strategy to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, the roadshow which took place under the theme “Investing in progress through the implementation of the Afreximbank mandate in The Bahamas” built on the current achievements between the Bank and The Bahamas to explore more opportunities for shared prosperity.

The roadshow follows an approval by the Board of Directors of Afreximbank of a financing facility of up to US$ 5-billion for the Caribbean region, including The Bahamas. This approval signals Afreximbank’s commitment to advancing the objectives of the Global Africa agenda by strengthening commercial and financial ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

The event was officiated by the Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas and well attended by the business community in The Bahamas, provided a platform for Afreximbank to showcase its suite of financing, advisory and trade facilitation solutions available to businesses and institutions in The Bahamas and to foster stronger institutional partnerships.

Speaking at the roadshow, the Prime Minister said: “Economic growth must translate into broader economic participation, ensuring that more Bahamians have the chance to build businesses, create jobs, and share in the country’s progress. We have made some progress in this area, but continuing to strengthen access to capital through institutions such as the Afreximbank is an important part of our ongoing efforts.”

“This roadshow also reminds us of the importance of regional and international cooperation at a time when many economies are navigating uncertainty,” he added.

While making his opening remarks, Mr. Ihejirika said: “In less than three years of operations within the CARICOM, Afreximbank has demonstrated a strong commitment to economic development in the region, especially in The Bahamas by supporting key projects across critical sectors. To date, the Bank has facilitated approximately USD 140 million in infrastructure financing through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements, while also extending USD 30 million in support to the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. These investments underscore Afreximbank’s mandate to drive sustainable growth, enhance economic resilience, and expand opportunities for businesses and communities throughout The Bahamas.”

Other notable speakers who attended the event include Honourable Michael B. Halkitis, Minister of Finance and Honourable Ginger M. Moxey, Minister of Grand Bahama, Mr. Atario Mitchell, President, Bahamas Stripping Group of Companies and Mr. Kino Simmons, Managing Director CAT Island Development Company.

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About Afreximbank:

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) at “Stable”, Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), and Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

For more information, visit: www.Afreximbank.com

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO and MEXICO CITY, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Equisoft, a leading global digital solutions provider to the financial services industry, announced today that Equisoft/manage, a cloud-based and AI-native policy administration system, is the only platform that earned top tier “Luminary” status in Celent’s LATAM Policy Administration System report, which includes the Caribbean region. Recognized for its integration capabilities, agentic AI innovation, and comprehensive functionality spanning from illustrations through claims, Equisoft/manage is also the winner of the XCelent Awards for Advanced Technology in LATAM (and Caribbean) and North America.

“Having recently partnered with over 18 Caribbean insurers to modernize their legacy systems, we understand firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that define this market,” said Ruben Veerasamy, Senior Vice President, Caribbean at Equisoft. “This third consecutive Celent recognition affirms that our investments in AI-enabled technology and comprehensive platform functionality are directly aligned with what the Caribbean and LATAM markets need to remain competitive and serve policyholders better.”

Equisoft’s AI-powered capabilities include automated underwriting and claims support, intelligent document processing, real-time product changes without IT support and Agentic AI powered workflows that help insurers reduce operational costs while improving speed-to-market for new products. The solution supports the complete life insurance value chain, from illustration and application through policy servicing and claims administration.

“The AI components integrated into Equisoft/manage are designed to help carriers improve efficiency and identify potential revenue opportunities. Along with other factors, this supported Equisoft/manage receiving the XCelent Award for Advanced Technology,” said Fabio Sarrico, Senior Analyst in Celent’s insurance practice. “With its broad platform functionality and AI capabilities, the platform can help insurers streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions.

Equisoft continues to invest in AI capabilities, data migration expertise, and cloud infrastructure to maintain its position at the forefront of insurance technology innovation.

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To learn more about Equisoft/manage, click here.

About Equisoft

Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions. Recognized as a valued partner by over 325 of the world’s leading financial institutions, Equisoft offers a complete AI-enabled ecosystem—from front-end applications to integrated back-office and pension systems—backed by proven data migration expertise. The firm’s ecosystem serves insurers, distributors, banks, pensions, and asset managers. With a multicultural team of over 850 experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its clients tackle any challenge in this era of digital disruption.

For more information, please visit www.equisoft.com.

About Celent

Celent is a leading research and advisory firm focused on technology for financial institutions globally.

The Celent Policy Administration System North American edition provides an overview of the policy administration systems available in North America for individual and group life insurers. The report profiles 21 policy administration systems and provides an overview of their functionality, customer bases, supported lines of business, technology, implementation, pricing, and support.

About the xCelent Awards

To help financial institutions better understand the vendor landscape and compare vendors, Celent developed its ABC methodology, which positions and awards vendors across three dimensions: Advanced Technology, Breadth of Functionality, and Customer Base and Support. Top performers in each ABC dimension receive a corresponding XCelent award.

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“As a regulated digital bank bridging traditional finance and digital assets, FV Bank places compliance and transparency at the center of everything we do,” said Luis González, Chief Compliance Officer at FV Bank. “Partnering with IFI reinforces our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of compliance throughout our organization and to ensure our team remains at the forefront of evolving global standards.”

This training initiative underscores FV Bank’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and integrity as it continues to expand its digital banking and custody services.

Through IFI’s DOLFIN platform, FV Bank has launched a tailored compliance training program for its employees worldwide, including:

• Mandatory annual training including e-learning courses covering core topics such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Global Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Fraud, and Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
• Expertly curated, central repository offering interactive risk management tools, analytical insights, webinars, an AI compliance assistant, and more
• Ongoing continuing education through a library of role-based learning plans, courses, and videos

“At IFI, our mission is to advance compliance and risk management practices across the global financial ecosystem,” said Danny McGlynn, President at the Institute for Financial Integrity. “We are proud to support FV Bank in strengthening their enterprise-wide compliance framework through education and training that empower employees to respond effectively to emerging financial crime risks.”

About the Institute for Financial Integrity

The Institute for Financial Integrity is dedicated to empowering the world’s financial integrity professionals to protect the global financial system from illicit use. It provides training services, online education, and certifications through DOLFIN^®—the Dedicated Online Financial Integrity Network—its proprietary learning platform.

For more information, please visit finintegrity.org.

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About FV Bank
FV Bank is a global digital bank and digital asset custodian regulated by the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF), Puerto Rico. It offers integrated traditional and digital asset banking services and provides secure, regulated solutions for both fiat and digital assets, supporting clients across the global financial ecosystem.

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This launch marks the deepening of GAC’s accelerated globalization process. The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, consisting of three islands: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac, with an area of 264 square kilometers and a population of 76,000. As the world’s fourth-largest offshore financial center after New York, London, and Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands is home to over 700 international banking institutions, including Bank of China, HSBC, CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, RBC Royal Bank, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase, more than 800 insurance companies, and nearly 10,000 international hedge fund institutions. Meanwhile, it also hosts major Chinese enterprises such as China Mobile, Sinopec, and PetroChina. In 2024, its per capita GDP reached US$97,700. It is also a well-known Caribbean diving resort that attracts millions of European and American tourists every year. By launching in the Cayman Islands, an international financial hub, GAC’s brand development is expected to strengthen its connection with global capital markets.

With “safety” and “technology” as its core concepts, GAC emphasizes independent technology research and development as well as product quality. This event showcased new products such as EMKOO, EMZOOM, AION V, GS8, GS4 MAX, and EMPOW. This launch is of great significance – it may further enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese auto companies in the high-end market, while injecting innovative vitality into the global automotive industry. GAC stated that it will rely on the financial advantages and international platform of the Cayman Islands to continuously expand emerging markets in the Americas and strive to become a benchmark brand in the global intelligent mobility field.

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LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced that the Belize Bank Group has successfully gone live with Finastra Essence across its two entities, Belize Bank and Belize Bank International. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s regional digital transformation journey, aligning its operations under Finastra’s core banking infrastructure while preserving the distinct strengths and customer focus of each institution.

The deployment of Finastra’s cloud-native core banking solution, Essence, enables the Belize Bank Group to operate under a streamlined model, simplifying operations, enhancing governance, and supporting strategic alignment across the Group, while allowing the two banks to maintain their unique market positioning.

“This transformation is about more than technology. It’s about delivering consistent, high-quality service to our customers while empowering our teams to innovate,” said Filippo Alario, Executive Chairman of Belize Bank. “With Finastra Essence, we’ve reduced IT overhead, accelerated our time-to-market, and laid the foundation for scalable, AI-ready banking services. Our IT staff are now focused on building the future of banking in the region.”

Customers of the banks benefit from:

• Consistent service quality: High-performance digital infrastructure enables uniform service across regions and segments.
• Omnichannel convenience: Seamless access to banking services across digital and physical channels.
• Improved digital experience: Faster, more intuitive interfaces and reliable access to services.
• Enhanced reliability: Cloud infrastructure ensures higher uptime and rapid recovery from disruptions.
• Access to innovative services: Faster rollout of new products and personalized offerings.
• More responsive services: Automation and streamlined operations enhance customer support.

“Finastra is proud to support the Belize Bank Group in its journey toward regional transformation,” said Siobhan Byron, EVP, Universal Banking at Finastra. “By uniquely combining rich, broad and deep banking functionality with advanced technology, Essence empowers financial institutions to be agile, customer-centric, and future-ready. This deployment is testament to the Group’s commitment to innovation and excellence in banking.”

This announcement builds on Finastra’s successful collaborations with Belize Bank and Belize Bank International, reinforcing its growing presence around the globe and its role in driving digital transformation across the region.

About Finastra
Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, trusted by 8,000+ customers – including 45 of the world’s top 50 banks – in over 130 countries. With expertise in Lending, Payments, Universal Banking, and Treasury & Capital Markets, we deliver reliable, scalable, mission-critical solutions such as Loan IQ, LaserPro, Trade Innovation, Essence, Global PAYplus, Payments To Go, and Financial Messaging. Backed by Vista Equity Partners, we co-innovate with customers to build modern technology that helps financial institutions grow with confidence. Visit www.finastra.com or follow Finastra on LinkedIn.

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This financing will support Cloud Carib’s regional expansion across the Caribbean and Latin America, bolstering its sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services for governments and regulated enterprises where data sovereignty and compliance are essential.

“This transaction demonstrates how Young America Capital helps innovative technology companies access the right capital partners to accelerate growth,” said Jackson Ritchie, Managing Director at Young America Capital. “Cloud Carib is building a critical platform for digital sovereignty and cybersecurity in the Caribbean and Latin America, and we are honored to support their expansion strategy.”

Headquartered in The Bahamas, Cloud Carib has established itself as a trusted partner for sovereign cloud solutions across CARICOM member states and select Latin American markets. With PFG’s flexible capital, the company is positioned to scale operations, accelerate product development, and strengthen its leadership in secure digital infrastructure.

“Working with Partners for Growth and executing this facility reinforces Cloud Carib’s mission to empower the region with secure, sovereign cloud infrastructure,” said Scott Mackenzie, CEO of Cloud Carib. “This investment is more than capital; it’s a vote of confidence in The Bahamas and the Caribbean as an investable innovation economy.”

Andrew Kahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Partners for Growth, added: “We are pleased to provide Cloud Carib with a flexible capital solution to support its continued expansion. The company has built a resilient platform with a reputation for excellence in cloud and managed services. We look forward to supporting its next stage of growth.”

“Advising Cloud Carib on this transaction reflects Young America Capital’s deep expertise in the technology sector and our growing track record in advising companies that are driving innovation in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity,” added Jackson Ritchie, Managing Director at YAC.

About Young America Capital

Young America Capital is a New York-based investment bank and a FINRA/SIPC-registered broker-dealer. The firm specializes in mergers & acquisitions, growth financing, and strategic advisory for lower middle-market companies across technology, healthcare, real estate, consumer, industrials, renewables, and other sectors.

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