Aims

The Gibraltar Bankers Association ("GBA") was established in 1982 with a membership of 8 banks. The association now has a membership of 15 banks and 3 building societies members.

The objects of the GBA are:

• To further the development and preserve the good reputation of Gibraltar as a first class international banking and financial centre.
• To arrange and sponsor training courses for Bank and Building Society personnel and to encourage and support institutions in Gibraltar in the furtherance of commercial education with the emphasis on banking and trust administration and fiduciary practices.
• To identify, promote and uphold the common interests of members in their relationships with the Gibraltar Government, the Financial Services Commission, the media, private individuals and business and professional organisations.

Meetings

The Executive Committee, which comprises six elected members plus a secretary meets on a monthly basis with general meetings, which are open to representatives of all members, held once a quarter. Additional meetings are convened whenever required to discuss specific issues that may arise.

The Executive Committee meet the Financial Services Commissioner and the Banking Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss regulatory matters affecting the industry. In addition, the GBA has representation on the Gibraltar Finance Centre Council, the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce and the local centre of the Institute of Financial Services (Chartered Institute of Bankers).