Business View Caribbean | August 2022

101 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 social responsibility seriously, but just generally being in a position of an indigenous bank, makes us able to provide products and services to all Antiguans and Barbudans, whether they’re here or abroad; it really puts one in a position that is gratifying when a fellow Antiguan and Barbudan is able to accomplish a milestone as a result of a product or service provided by the bank.” Growth within the institution is also encouraged, as Spencer conveys, “The bank has been growing over the years. I believe that a number of our team members have seen the endless possibilities for personal growth and development as we continue to expand as a financial institution in Antigua.” Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank Limited faced its share of obstacles throughout the pandemic, bringing about what Spencer describes as “significant changes to the way banking is conducted.” Implementing safety measures to protect staff and customers through limiting the number of people in the bank at one time, requiring mask wearing and social distancing, and reducing operating hours were all part of ECAB’s attempts to ensure safety, and follow government protocols. “Obviously, throughout all of this, we would have continued to provide financial advice and financing options to include moratoriums to our loan customers in particular, who were impacted financially from the pandemic,” says Spencer. He suggests that COVID also provided an opportunity for the bank. “We were very focused on putting safety first, but we took the opportunity to further enhance our marketing The Right Connections Matter - International Wires - Business chequing - Merchant Services - Online Business Banking (268) 480 6187 info@ecabank.com Find us on Local Bank, International Reach Our dedicated team of business banking experts, along with banking services to suit your needs, make doing business internationally simple. EASTERN CAR I BBEAN AMALGAMATED BANK