Colin Arthur

Colin Arthur

Colin Arthur

Deputy Director

Central Bank of Barbados

Biography

I have spent more than 30 years at the intersection of banking, payments, and technology, helping to drive digital transformation and modernize financial services in Barbados. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead major initiatives across digital banking, payment systems, and core banking platforms, including the launch of next-generation mobile banking solutions and the transformation of online banking services for retail and corporate customers.

Today, as Deputy Director of the Instant Payment Services Unit at the Central Bank of Barbados, I am focused on the development and growth of Barbados' national real-time payments ecosystem, BiMPay. My work involves collaborating with financial institutions, payment service providers, and policymakers to build secure, interoperable, and inclusive payment solutions.

I am passionate about innovation and financial inclusion and believe that modern payment systems can play a transformative role in economic growth, accessibility, and improving everyday financial experiences for consumers and businesses.