How Spayce Is Turning Barbados Into a Fintech Hub | Money20/20 USA 2025

Why It Matters

The project could catalyze economic diversification in Barbados, creating tech‑driven jobs and establishing the island as a competitive fintech destination in the Caribbean.

Key Takeaways

• Barbados' stable banking sector attracts fintech investment opportunities
• Space Technologies Inc. pioneers fintech ecosystem on the island
• Legislative support simplifies fintech company entry in Barbados
• Cross‑training enables Barbados staff to support global operations
• Strategic branding and location boost Spac's regional visibility

Summary

At Money20/20 USA 2025, Marilyn Brathweight, chief of staff for Space Technologies Inc. in Barbados, outlined the company’s strategy to transform the Caribbean nation into a fintech hub.

She highlighted Barbados’ 50‑year‑old, stable banking sector, supportive fintech legislation, and an abundant pool of university graduates as core assets. Space Technologies Inc. is among the first fintech firms on the island, leveraging a phased plan that includes pre‑implementation budgeting, infrastructure support from its global headquarters, and targeted hiring from local banks.

“Barbados has a very strong banking ecosystem… bringing fintech to Barbados is a really nice fit,” Brathweight said, noting cross‑training initiatives that allow Barbadian staff to cover roles worldwide. The firm’s sleek office and branding further reinforce its visibility in a small market.

If successful, the initiative could generate high‑skill jobs, diversify the island’s financial services, and position Barbados as a model for other small economies seeking to attract fintech investment, while expanding Space Technologies’ global talent pool.

Original Description

At Money20/20 USA 2025, Marilyn Brathwaite, Chief of Staff at Spayce Technologies Inc, explains how Spayce is helping transform Barbados from a traditional banking centre into a growing fintech hub.

With over 50 years of banking stability, strong regulatory frameworks, and a skilled talent base, Barbados already had the foundations. Spayce is now building on that legacy — creating modern fintech infrastructure, technology-driven jobs, and global operating capabilities.

In this interview, Marilyn shares how Spayce is:

• Leveraging Barbados’ strong banking heritage

• Working with supportive fintech regulation

• Building a resilient, cross-trained workforce

• Creating global career paths for local talent

• Strengthening the island’s role in international finance

• Scaling operations through careful planning and governance

Rather than competing with traditional banks, Spayce is helping expand the entire financial ecosystem — from private banking and commercial services to digital payments and fintech innovation.

With strong branding, strategic hiring, and global integration, Barbados is becoming more than an offshore centre — it’s emerging as a serious fintech destination.

This video is for:

• Fintech founders

• Payments leaders

• Investors

• Banking executives

• Startup operators

• Policy makers

• Emerging market builders

If you’re interested in how fintech scales globally — beyond Silicon Valley and London — this is a story you need to hear.

Discover how Spayce is helping build Barbados’ fintech ecosystem and scale globally :

https://ffnews.com/fintech-tv/event/event-videos-2025/money20-20-usa-2025/from-banking-hub-to-fintech-hotspot-how-spayce-is-scaling-in-barbados/

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