NEVIS INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST (NIB&T) is a fully regulated leading global banking conglomerate with a deep British heritage operating at Wall Street speed. The Bank’s Asset Management business is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE stock symbol: VSL). Headquartered in St. Kitts and Nevis, a prosperous British Commonwealth nation and the birthplace of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in 1755, NIB&T has a “fortress” balance sheet, exceptional CET1 ratio of nearly 100%, spotless regulatory compliance record, multi-currency deposit efficiency via SWIFT, and seamlessly delivers to a large, rapidly expanding global clientele integrated solutions: Global Banking, Trust & Escrow, NYSE-Listed Asset Management, Capital Markets. The Bank is an adviser to the St. Kitts & Nevis government’s renowned Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP). NIB&T’s sprawling bank complex occupies the exquisite Nevis International Bank & Trust Center. Welcome home, benefit from the “Customer First Global Bank.”
Experience the Excellence
Capital Strength
NIB&T’s Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio is nearly 100%, compared to 14% on average among U.S. banks. NIB&T's Asset Management ETF is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE symbol: VSL)
Zero BAD LOANS
NIB&T has a no-lending policy thus no bank capital or customer deposits are ever exposed to any credit risk
Safety of Deposits
100% of the Bank's customer deposits in U.S. dollars are placed in U.S. government bonds, offering anytime liquidity and safety of customer deposits dollar for dollar
PRIVACY protected by law
Precise and reliable banking services delivered efficiently to our worldwide customers in strict confidence
Global Business Banking
- COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS BANKING, INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS: Dedicated corporate banking solutions offered in all major currencies. The Bank processes wire deposits via SWIFT (BIC: NIBTKNNE) and accepts transfers of worldwide investment portfolios such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, cryprocurrencies or ETFs.
- BANK TRUST AND ESCROW SERVICES: The Bank opens trust or escrow accounts for transaction parties such as bankers, attorneys and accountants. The Bank is a trusted neutral party performing transparently within the terms set out in an escrow or trust agreement. NIB&T safe-keeps clients' escrowed assets including cash, securities, property (including IPs), contracts, or other collateral. Client Activities: M&As, asset sales/divestitures, bankruptcies, restructurings, deal subscriptions, real estate, leasebacks, royalty payments, SPACs, private placements etc.
- ASSET MANAGEMENT: Seeking returns from tailored, bank-managed portfolios with conservative to moderate market exposure, offering asset management and bank custodian services across many investment styles and currencies.
- CORPORATE SERVICES: New business formation worldwide, investment & securities, M&A, cash management, VISA debit cards, letters of credit, bank reference letters, bank wire transfers, 24/7 e-banking.
Worldwide Personal & Private Banking
- A FULL RANGE OF PERSONAL & PRIVATE BANKING SOLUTIONS: Wealth planning and cash management serving family offices, external asset managers (EAMs) or individuals. Customers make direct deposits with the Bank or transfer existing investment portfolios such as global stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs etc.
- A FULL-SERVICE BANK: NIB&T opens various bank accounts, accepts deposits in multiple currencies, and offers personal debit cards and 24/7 e-banking.
- CAPITAL MARKETS AND STOCKBROKERS: The Bank executes customer transactions in global securities and provides tailored investment solutions.
- CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CIP or CBI): The renowned St. Kitts & Nevis CIP (CBI) program is ranked #1 in the world, surpassing identical economic citizenship in the U.S. (EB-5), UK and EU, enabling government-approved new citizens visa-free travel to 160 countries. NIB&T is a St. Kitts and Nevis government-licensed International Marketing Agent authorized to introduce economic citizenship applications. Through the Bank, new citizenship may be obtained in less than 90 days in strict confidence.
Sophisticated Capital Markets Execution, Wall Street Speed
- NIB&T supports clients engaged in a variety of global capital market activities, bridging importers & exporters, businesses and financiers, facilitating the capital needs of intermediary service agents and payment providers, introducing relationships and expanding activities among customers.
- NIB&T makes available customer access to the Bank's vast strategic contacts throughout the world across many industries and regions.
- The Bank's Trust and Escrow Agent services provide customized, global support 24/7.
- NIB&T's Asset Management business offers clients access to VISA debt cards, checking writing and USD cash management capabilities, and world-leading investment products such as IPOs, ETFs, private placements and private equity.
Our Core Values Matter
CUSTOMER Prosperity, Our Commitment
NIB&T solidifies trust and loyalty with our worldwide clients through secure banking transactions, offering a wide range of financial services and dedicated 24/7 customer support
banking system integrity
NIB&T is committed to preserving the privacy of our customers' data, providing government-grade network security while maintaining fluid execution
Compliance MATTERS
NIB&T has a spotless regulatory history. The Bank's compliance programs (AML/KYC/CFT) were developed and implemented in formal collaboration with Kroll, the world's largest risk adviser trusted by banks and governments worldwide
diversity
NIB&T's global workforce comes from 10 countries: Growth, training, and a strong diversity program, cultivating a customer-centric culture as a flagship institution
Promise Delivered.
Integrity
Honor transparency and privacy with our large and expanding worldwide clientele
Professionalism
Deliver the most experienced and trusted services that our clients and families can rely on
Respect
Listen attentively to our customers and respond to customer needs
Reliability
Offer seamless banking services across time zones, countries and languages
Efficiency
Satisfy customer needs through a high standard of care and dedication
Accountability
Foster community development as a responsible global corporate citizen