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JAM | Jan 8, 2026

NCB secures eighth consecutive Global Finance Award for Best FX Bank

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Peter Higgins, Assistant Vice President in the Treasury and Correspondent Banking Division at NCB.

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) has been named Best FX Bank Award for 2026 by Global Finance, marking its eighth consecutive win and reinforcing its leadership in foreign exchange solutions.

“This recognition is significant for us. Four years after moving FX fully online, we continue to lead the market in forwards, structured solutions and liquidity support, recording close to J$8 billion in activity across all major currencies this year,” said Peter Higgins, Assistant Vice President in the Treasury and Correspondent Banking Division at NCB. “That level of performance is only possible because our team shows up with discipline every day and because our customers trust us with their most critical transactions. We are grateful for that trust and remain committed to delivering the speed, reliability and expertise they count on.”

Higgins noted that customer-centricity and continuous digital enhancements have been drivers of NCB’s sustained leadership in the FX space. He noted that the bank’s ability to support major corporate clients in energy, telecommunications and other key sectors has reinforced its reputation for reliability and real liquidity.

“The needs of our clients drive the way we operate. These are large, complex transactions that require precision and speed, and our team works hard to deliver that consistently,” Higgins said.

The Global Finance Best FX Bank Award is an established benchmark in the industry. NCB’s repeated recognition signals sustained performance in a market that demands precision, liquidity and strong execution.

As Jamaica’s economy navigates the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, NCB’s Treasury and Capital Management Division remains focused on stability and proactive client support, said Executive Vice President Tanya Watson Francis. NCB.

“Next year will bring challenges, but our commitment to clients will not change,” said Watson Francis. “We anticipate a more measured FX market as businesses recover, but our priority is clear: providing strong liquidity and dependable execution so our customers can stay agile in an evolving environment.”

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