Global Bank of Commerce Ltd. ("GBC") is a Caribbean owned and operated international bank, offering attractive financial products to its regional and international customers since 1983. It was the first Bank to be licensed in Antigua and Barbuda under its International Business Corporations Act, 1982, and has the distinction of being the grandfather of international financial services operating in the jurisdiction's Financial Centre. GBC maintains a solid capital base and undergoes annual third-party financial audits as well as annual third-party AML/CTF audits. GBC is a member of the Caribbean Association of Banks and has colleague relationships with another 30 Caribbean banks and credit unions. GBC also subscribes to the Caribbean Principles. It is a member of SWIFT and enjoys correspondent banking services with significant banking partners in North America and Europe.