In 2002 a group was formed with the expressed purpose of developing an entity. The main objective of this entity would be to actively review, analyze and provide feedback on national, regional and global issues impacting private and public sectors organizations within the Caribbean. As a result The Risk & Regulatory Forum (TRRF) was created.

With broad ranging experience and expertise in disciplines such as Auditing; Regulatory Consulting; Accounting; Bank Examination; Risk Management; Corporate Governance; Compliance, Banking and Training, TRRF members have a very strong passion for the effective functioning of organizations through insightful analysis and understanding of information and systems; the practical application of knowledge; and the employment of suitably customized best practice standards.

TRRF represents the combined skills of individuals committed to making valuable and distinctive contributions to public and private sector organizations, and other interests, within the Caribbean. Committed to creating value for the respective stakeholders of these organizations.

TRRF has adopted the flower of the well known and highly regarded Lignum Vitae, as one of its identifying symbol. "Lignum Vitae" is Latin for "Tree of Life". It is reputed to be the hardest of all woods. Hard enough to fabricate bearings. However, despite its density, the wood is easily sawn because of the considerable oils and resins it contains. TRRF has adopted these characteristics as parallels to its approach.

While being totally dedicated to the achievement and maintenance of very high values, committed to the consistent pursuit of excellence and uncompromising in maintaining sound ethical standards, TRRF recognizes the need to function with considered morally sound flexibility in response to a dynamic and evolving environment. This fundamental principle underlies all our endeavours.

Legend holds that when a child was born, in the Ancient Mayan culture, the father made a spoon from the wood of the "Tree of Life".

That spoon was expected to be used for the child's entire life. It was said that the spoon would impart long life and good health. TRRF envisions that all its relationships will have similar characteristics as the anticipated connection between the child and the spoon. We will work assiduously to make sure our relationships are purposeful, practical, beneficial and enduring.