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Hamilton Reserve Bank Welcomes Michael L. Barrett as Senior Advisor to the Board

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 11, 2025— Hamilton Reserve Bank, the hometown bank of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, proudly announces the appointment of Michael L. Barrett as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors.

Mr. Barrett brings decades of global leadership and strategic expertise from some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, including GE, Wells Fargo Bank, and their affiliates. His distinguished career includes serving as Head of International Strategy at Wells Fargo Bank, President of the parent company of Wells Fargo Bank Ireland, a member of the Wells Fargo International Executive Committee, and Chief Marketing Officer of Wells Fargo Bank Equipment Finance.

Prior to his tenure at Wells Fargo, Mr. Barrett spent more than 25 years with GE and GE Capital, where he held leadership roles including CEO of GE Capital Money China and COO of GE Capital Greater China, advising global corporations across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and financial services. His responsibilities also spanned business development for GE Capital Consumer Finance Australia, as well as M&A, Marketing, and Data & Analytics for GE Capital’s Global Consumer Finance businesses in Western Europe

Hamilton Reserve Bank Appoints Global Banking Leader Juan A. Pujadas as Senior Advisor to the Board

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NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August  2, 2025 – Hamilton Reserve Bank, the hometown bank of Alexander Hamilton and one of the Caribbean’s largest global banks, today announced the appointment of Juan A. Pujadas, former Vice Chairman of PwC International and board member of Wells Fargo & Company, as Senior Advisor to the Board.

Mr. Pujadas will provide strategic counsel on the Bank’s global expansion, finance, risk management, and technology transformation initiatives, leveraging more than three decades of executive leadership experience across the world’s most respected financial institutions and consulting firms.

A proven leader in global banking, Mr. Pujadas was Chief Executive Officer of Global Advisory Services at PwC, overseeing the firm’s worldwide consulting, strategy, forensic, and M&A practices. He also served as Chief Risk Officer for Santander Investment, the international division of Banco Santander, and as a director at UST Global, a leading software and technology engineering company.

Hamilton Reserve Bank:
Becoming the largest global bank headquartered in the Caribbean through end-to-end digital transformation

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Hamilton Reserve Bank combines the investment and commercial banking expertise of Wall Street financial strength and execution efficiency with a strong British heritage. Since 1994, the bank or its affiliates have offered a wide range of integrated services to a worldwide clientele from more than 150 countries, including private and business banking, asset protection, custodian banking, wealth management, trust and escrow services, family offices, investment banking, and new business formation. Accepting deposits in multiple global currencies and digital assets, Hamilton Reserve Bank is a truly global bank with offices and representatives located around the world.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Sponsors St. Kitts & Nevis Global Conference on Geothermal

Hamilton Reserve Bank was proud to sponsor the Geothermal Energy Forum, part of the 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Nevis. The event attracted regional government officials and private sector partners in a mission to support island resilience through sustainable development in Nevis. The Geothermal Forum aimed to showcase Nevis’ journey toward energy independence while facilitating regional cooperation around geothermal scalability, innovation, and investment. Learn more here.

HRB and BNY 2025 Global Conference

Hamilton Reserve Bank participated in The Bank of New York (BNY)’s 2025 Global Conference in Maryland, USA — a premier gathering of the world’s top financial institutions.

Represented by CFO Antonio Kenyatta and COO Albert Rodriguez, HRB stood alongside other global leaders at the world’s largest bank, where BNY announced it processes 100 million wires and moves $31 trillion in assets daily.

Hamilton Reserve Bank is pleased to be among BNY’s top banking clients in the entire Caribbean region — a recognition of our pristine compliance history and advanced technology, delivering fast, safe, and private banking experience to our clients from 150 countries in 15 languages and 126 currencies.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Appoints Omar Tejeira Jaén to International Advisory Board

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the largest global bank headquartered in the Caribbean region, announced the appointment of Mr. Omar Tejeira Jaén to its prestigious International Advisory Board. Mr. Tejeira Jaén brings a wealth of experience in insurance, risk management, and financial technology, further strengthening the Bank’s strategic capabilities across the Americas.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Adds Turkish Lira TRY, Qatari Riyal QAR As Additional Customer Deposit Currencies

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (SWIFT: NIBTKNNE), the largest global commercial bank and asset custody bank HQ in the Caribbean region serving clients from 150 countries in 15 languages and 126 currencies has added the Turkish Lira (TRY), and the Qatari Riyal (QAR) as additional standalone customer deposit currencies via SWIFT.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Appoints Qatar Executive Muhammad Al Misned to International Advisory Board

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the largest global bank HQ in the Caribbean region serving clients from 150 countries in 15 languages and 70 currencies has announced the appointment of global business executive and Middle East expert Mr. Muhammad Al Misned as a member of the bank’s prestigious, invitation-only International Advisory Board.

authID / Hamilton Reserve Bank Case Study

Hamilton Reserve Bank (HRB), a global digital banking platform, partnered with authID to enhance security and streamline user experiences for its high-net-worth clients. authID's biometric authentication solutions enabled HRB to verify identities across 246 countries with over 99% accuracy, protect accounts with advanced liveness detection, and secure high-value wire transfers using precise facial recognition technology. This integration not only expanded HRB's international client base but also ensured compliance with strict banking regulations and delivered a seamless, secure banking experience. CEO Prabhakar Kaza praised the collaboration for driving digital transformation and global growth.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Adds Mexican Peso MXN As Client Deposit Currency, Market Expansion in Latin America

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hamilton Reserve Bank, the largest global commercial bank and investment asset custody bank HQ in the Caribbean region serving clients from 150 countries in 15 languages and 70 currencies has added the Mexican peso (MXN) as a standalone client deposit currency in real time SWIFT wire speed.

Hamilton Reserve Bank ahora acepta pesos mexicanos (MXN) como moneda de deposito, expansión en América Latina

Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), el banco comercial global y banco custodio de activos más grande con sede en el Caribe que atiende a clientes de 150 países en 70 divisas, anuncia que ahora acepta el peso mexicano (MXN) como una moneda de depósito a través de SWIFT con alta velocidad de transferencias bancarias.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Appoints Calvin Wilson, Craig Heeley to International Advisory Board

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the largest global bank HQ in the Caribbean region serving clients from 150 countries worldwide in 70 currencies announces the appointment of compliance and business executives Calvin Wilson and Craig Heeley as members of the bank’s prestigious, invitation-only International Advisory Board.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Names Former Goldman Sachs Executive Head of Investment Banking, Co-Head of Private Banking

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com) has named former senior Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and The Carlyle Group executive Joshua Larson as Head of Investment Banking and Co-Head of Private Banking.

Mr. Joshua Larson has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate governance. Mr. Larson is the former Head or Co-Head of Investment Banking in Europe at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and The Carlyle Group where he successfully led many transactions in Europe and Russia.

Sir Antony Baldry, Chairman, Hamilton Reserve Bank says: “Mr. Joshua Larson will oversee Hamilton Reserve Bank’s investment banking business and drive strategic relationships in private banking and client growth. We look forward to Joshua’s leadership for years to come.”

Hamilton Reserve Bank Accepts 70 Deposit Currencies, Expanding Staff, Offices Worldwide In 2024

NEVIS, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank, the award-winning hometown bank of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, and the largest global bank headquartered in the Caribbean region announces today that the Bank has significantly expanded its client deposit base by accepting 70 different currencies as client deposits, including all of the world’s major currencies.

70 Deposit Currencies, Clients From 150 Countries

Hamilton Reserve Bank currently serves a large and rapidly expanding clientele from more than 150 countries offering fast, safe, and reliable private banking services in total privacy. About 60% of bank clients are businesses and 40% are individuals. Powered by Temenos, the world’s largest banking software provider, Hamilton Reserve Bank enables fast client onboarding 100% online in 20 minutes.

St. Kitts & Nevis Observer: Hamilton Reserve Bank expansion could add 120 new jobs

Saint Kitts and Nevis--Hamilton Reserve Bank, the award-winning hometown bank of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, and the largest global bank in the Caribbean region has some good news for the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis as well as CARICOM at large: the esteemed global bank is on a hiring spree and qualified Nevisians and Kittitians should apply.

Hamilton Reserve Bank recently announced its plan to add 120 new jobs at its 12-acre global HQ, the Hamilton Reserve Bank Plaza located in the tranquil and scenic neighborhoods of Barnes Ghaut and Jessups in Nevis – next to the world renowned Four Seasons Resort Nevis. The Bank’s job postings are available on various job sites. Applicants can also apply directly with the Bank on its website, www.hrbank.com

Hamilton Reserve Bank: Becoming the largest global bank headquartered in the Region through end-to-end digital transformation

JESSUPS ESTATE, Saint Kitts and Nevis--Get inspired by the Hamilton Reserve Bank and Temenos success story. Discover how Hamilton Reserve Bank used Temenos Core Banking to transform its business.

Anthony Gajor, Executive Vice President and a board member of Hamilton Reserve Bank, explains: “With a global workforce, we are headquartered on a sprawling 12-acre bank campus in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the birthplace of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton. Our staff comes from 8 countries, speaks 11 different languages, and 80% of our colleagues are female. We serve clients in 150 countries and are always looking to expand through advanced financial technology. For example, we have affiliates in Asia as well as a presence in the Middle East, EU, North, and South America. Across our operations around the globe, we pursue a client-first philosophy, working tirelessly to improve the prosperity of the individual and business clients that rely on us daily for their banking needs.”

Hamilton Reserve Bank Hosts Banking Technology Giant "Temenos" in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com) welcomes executives from Temenos, the world’s largest core banking software company to the Bank’s sprawling headquarters in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The delegation was headed by Mr. Diego Pinto, the U.S.-based Temenos executive. 80% of the world’s largest banks run Temenos. Hamilton Reserve Bank has a long, successful relationship with Temenos.

Hamilton Reserve Bank serves a large and rapidly expanding clientele from more than 100 countries. Hamilton Reserve Bank Dubai Branch is the only banking institution from Saint Kitts and Nevis operating a UAE government-approved Dubai Branch. Hamilton Reserve Bank is also the world’s largest escrow agent bank for the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program with an 80% market share, offering clients same-day turnaround for investor fund escrow letters.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Dubai Branch Welcomes Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister As the Only Middle East Banking Presence from the Federation

JESSUPS ESTATE, December 5, 2022- Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank Dubai Branch, an affiliate of global bank Hamilton Reserve Bank recently participated in a welcome ceremony for the first working visit to Dubai led by Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.

The official visit coincides with Hamilton Reserve Bank’s recent announcement accepting the UAE Dirham, AED as a new client deposit currency, in addition to USD and EURO. The bank’s Dubai Branch provides local support to clients from the MENA regions.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Partners with Rosenblatt Global Advisors LLC to Offer Tailored Investment Solutions

NEW YORK & JESSUPS ESTATE, Saint Kitts & Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the award-winning hometown bank of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton and the largest global bank in its region, has partnered with Rosenblatt Global Advisors LLC (www.rbltga.com), a sister company of Rosenblatt Securities (www.rblt.com), the largest floor broker on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), to offer holistic investment solutions to a global clientele.

Hamilton Reserve Bank Partners with Mastercard to Drive Secure Payments with Speed Around the World

JESSUPS ESTATE, Saint Kitts and Nevis--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the hometown bank of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton (born 1755) and the largest global bank in the region, has partnered with Mastercard to allow fast, secure cross-border payments.

Through a single, secure point of access, Mastercard Cross-Border Services enables Hamilton Reserve Bank to reach 90 percent of the world’s population via bank accounts, digital wallets and cash payout locations around the world. Mastercard’s capabilities allow the bank to facilitate transparent, safe, certain, and fast payments between people and businesses in over 100 countries and growing. Hamilton Reserve Bank will have real-time payments capabilities in most of the countries, providing a unique experience for its clients making cross-border payments.

Banking Tech Awards USA 2022 Winner: Hamilton Reserve Bank

Working with Temenos, the bank cut fully compliant client onboarding times from 5 days to 10 minutes for individual clients and 1 day for business accounts.

ST. KITTS & NEVIS, September 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hamilton Reserve Bank (www.hrbank.com), the largest global bank in the region, and the hometown bank of America’s founding father, Alexander Hamilton (born 1755) is pleased to announce that it has won the coveted "Temenos Hero Innovation Award." Temenos is the world's preeminent core banking software company whose products power more than 80% of the world's largest banks.

We are honored to receive this award knowing that the real winners are our clients.”
— Mr. Prabhakar Kaza, CEO