The Export Import Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (EXIMBANK) remains the only official Export Credit Agency (ECA) in the country. It has emerged out if what was formerly the Trinidad and Tobago Export Credit Insurance Company Limited (EXCICO), which was established in 1973 by the Government to promote the export of goods and services. This allows regional buyers access to a wide range of manufactured goods on credit terms. EXCICO was converted to EXIMBANK following an Order by the Minister of Finance on November 4th 1997. EXIMBANK's operations are funded principally by its own financial resources accumulated from profitable trading operations over the years and by various lines of credit provided by major financial institutions. EXIMBANK remains a profitable, well managed, state owned financial institution working with local and regional financial institutions and pursuing a business philosophy of promoting selective and controlled expansion of the export sector. OUR MISSION: To provide a wide range of attractive and effective trade finance products to the export sector that will satisfy market needs, while facilitating regional penetration and expansion at the same time positioning our clients to take advantage of global opportunities. OUR VISION: To be the premier trade finance and credit insurance institution facilitating the national export thrust as the country pursues its stated goal of sustainable economic growth and development. OUR MANDATE: The EXIMBANK will vigorously pursue its mission to facilitate the growth and expansion of the non-energy export and manufacturing sectors in order to enhance the foreign exchange earnings of Trinidad and Tobago, and to create and sustain employment through our trade finance product portfolio's coverage to the exporting community.