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 initial admission. These regulations establish strict fit and proper requirements for mentors, define their responsibilities in ensuring corporate governance and financial compliance, and outline procedures for mentorship agreements and reporting. The document further details processes for mentor suspension, investigation, and replacement to maintain market integrity on the SME Market.