Better Business Banking
Banking for Enterprise
As part of the Montrose Horizons Program 2025, we are pleased to invite private sector actors in the Finance and Banking sectors to partner with us in implementing the Better Business Banking initiative.
Micro and small business are the backbone of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) economy, supporting all industries, from agriculture to tourism, in both export and import of products and services.
These enterprises make up approximately 80% of economic activity and employ 60% of the workforce.
The challenge business owners face is access to finance to expand and grow their business.
Banking
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Business Finance
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Merchant Banking
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ATM Access
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Improved Service
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Dedicated Team
Drive for Business Diversification
Tourism may dominate the headlines in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, but our investment potential goes far beyond that.
While we support the growth of existing industries, the Montrose team is committed to fostering enterprise investment opportunities that drive innovation, sustainability, and long-term economic resilience. From renewable energy and technology-driven ventures to agriculture, blue economy initiatives, and financial services, we are focused on building a thriving business ecosystem that benefits both investors and future generations.
Solar Energy
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has attracted investments from the UAE Masdar Fund, the Caribbean Development Bank and CARICOM to develop the country's solar energy sector:
Coastal Protection
With over 78 kilometers of breathtaking Caribbean coastline and crystal-clear waters, we are committed to preserving them for future generations. SVG is an active test-bed for environmental solutions.
Talented Workforce
We are host to over ten higher education institutes with students graduating each year in healthcare and climate mitigation. With over 15% of the population aged between 25 - 34, Saint Vincent is home to talented digital natives.
Services
Over 2025, Montrose will continue to build out our banking business model, to include:
Merchant Banking
Private Equity & Investment
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Investing in businesses and startups to help them scale.
Wealth & Asset Management
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Managing investment portfolios for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Loans
Financial inclusion for micro and small businesses with a portfolio of suitable loan vehicles to meet expanding business needs.
Everyday Banking
Addressing the day-to-day practical challenges faced by small business including access to ATM for daily deposits and withdrawals and reduced time spent queuing for daily banking services.
A Data Snapshot
The Montrose Better Business Banking vision is to create more opportunity for micro and small businesses. To support our Islands with the sustainable environmental solutions needed for generations to come. And, to work with the existing banking infrastructure to provide affordable and accessible business banking services.
As of May 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast significant growth for the local economy.
2024 GDP Growth 6%
2024 saw record breaking numbers of stay-over visitors arriving to the Islands.
Jan - Dec 2024 101,471
The Commerce and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) safeguards registration of formal business on SVG.
% of informal business 80%
Low numbers of ATMs and above industry standard banking fees.
As at 2020 recorded # of ATMs 36
Cash withdrawal fees ~EC $8.00
Investment Partnership Opportunity
Partner - Invest - Grow
To learn more about Better Business Banking and how it aligns with your investment vision, please complete the form or contact us via the email address below. We will respond promptly to arrange a follow-up meeting. Thank you.
