2022-06-27
The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange issued the SME Mentorship Rules to mandate that eligible Small and Medium Enterprises engage an Approved Mentor for a minimum of five years prior to listing. These regulations establish strict eligibility criteria, including Fit and Proper assessments, and define the mentor's responsibilities to ensure corporate governance and financial compliance. The document further outlines procedures for mentor appointment, reporting obligations, and suspension processes to maintain market integrity.