On April 22, 2026, the Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank, operating as ECHMB Capital, will mark a significant milestone—its 30th anniversary. Under the banner “a proven history, a promising tomorrow,” the institution will reflect on three decades of service and look forward to future growth, as per a media release.
Founded in April 1996, ECHMB Capital was established through an agreement among the governments of Dominica, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and various regional financial entities also hold stakes in the bank.
Since its inception, the bank states, it has focused on enhancing the secondary mortgage market across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), offering liquidity support to primary mortgage providers and fostering the development of local money and capital markets.
The upcoming anniversary will be celebrated with a series of events spanning from March 2026 through February 2027, featuring engaging activities and initiatives designed to highlight the bank’s achievements and its ongoing commitment to regional development.
The celebrations will commence with a Media Launch and Mixer scheduled for March 20, bringing together media representatives, key partners, and the ECHMB team. This event aims to showcase the bank’s accomplishments over the past thirty years and reinforce its dedication to stakeholders.
On April 19, a church service will be held to honor the milestone, offering an opportunity for employees, partners, and clients to come together in gratitude and reflection on the bank’s positive influence within the community.
In an effort to inspire the region’s youth, ECHMB will introduce an App Design Competition targeting secondary school students across the ECCU. The initiative seeks to foster innovation among young people, encouraging them to develop ideas centered around trading “at your fingertips.”
Beginning in July 2026, the bank will launch a “Home Ownership Series,” a collection of short videos featuring various stakeholders involved in the home-building process within the region.
The organization shared that the series aims to educate the public about the sequential steps necessary for home construction, with contributors including financial institutions, builders, and engineers.
October will see the ECHMB hosting a Gala event, designed to gather prominent regional stakeholders in a celebration of its three-decade legacy of support and development, all in an elegant setting.
The anniversary will culminate in February 2027 with a special lecture featuring industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders.
Serving as a platform to reflect on the bank’s journey, future prospects for regional financial development will be discussed.
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