Crown Agents Bank has today announced the granting of a licence by the Bank of Guyana to establish a permanent representative office in Georgetown. The move represents a significant step forward in the bank’s long-term commitment to Guyana, the Caribbean and the wider Americas region. CAB is one of just three international financial institutions invited by the Central Bank of Guyana and the Ministry of Finance to establish a permanent presence in the country.
The move represents a significant step forward in the bank’s long-term commitment to Guyana, the Caribbean and the wider Americas region. CAB is one of just three international financial institutions invited by the Central Bank of Guyana and the Ministry of Finance to establish a permanent presence in the country.
For more than 30 years, CAB has supported Guyana by helping connect the country to international financial markets through specialist foreign exchange, payments and cross-border banking capabilities. Importantly, CAB maintained support during periods when correspondent banking access across the region became increasingly challenging and other international institutions reduced or withdrew services.
The new representative office, which is expected to open in the second half of 2026, will strengthen CAB’s ability to work closely with clients, financial institutions, governments and partners across Guyana and the wider Americas. It will also enhance relationship management, market development and client support capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Guyana has experienced extraordinary economic growth in recent years, recording the world’s highest real GDP growth rate of 47% between 2022 and 2024, driven by rapid energy sector development, infrastructure investment and broader economic transformation. As the country’s global importance continues to grow, access to dependable international financial connectivity is becoming increasingly critical.
The Guyana office builds on CAB’s expanding Americas platform, following the opening of the bank’s New York representative office in 2025. Together, these investments strengthen CAB’s ability to support financial flows across South America, the Caribbean and the Global South, while reinforcing its position as a specialist partner for cross-border banking in emerging markets.
Jeff Angard, CEO of Americas at Crown Agents Bank, said:
“Guyana’s story is one of resilience, ambition and extraordinary potential. Crown Agents Bank has been part of that story for more than three decades, and our decision to establish a permanent office is a clear signal that we are here to support the country’s long-term ambitions.
“At a time when Guyana is playing an increasingly prominent role in the global economy, trusted financial connectivity matters more than ever. Our focus is to support clients with the specialist FX, payments and cross-border banking expertise they need to move money securely, efficiently and transparently.
“This is what delivering prosperity in emerging markets means in practice: standing by our clients, building lasting relationships and helping capital flow where it is needed most.”
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