Dr. Luigi Wewege is the President of Caye International Bank, a Belize based multi-award-winning institution often recognized among the leading international banks in the Caribbean and Central America. Luigi also serves on multiple international advisory boards spanning asset protection, education, financial technology, media, and wealth management, reflecting his broad expertise across the modern financial ecosystem.
Wewege is a frequent international speaker, recognized thought leader, and accomplished author in banking and financial services. His publications include The Digital Banking Revolution, which is now in its third edition and “Disruptions and Digital Banking Trends,” published in The Journal of Applied Finance & Banking. He also contributes to executive education as an Instructor with the Fintech School, where he shares practical insights drawn from real-world banking leadership.
Under Luigi’s leadership, Caye International Bank has grown from the fifth largest to the largest international bank in Belize. This transformation has been driven largely by his strategic emphasis on delivering bespoke, client-centric financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients worldwide.
Wewege has accumulated over two decades of international experience across global markets research, investments, and financial services, developing deep expertise through a diverse range of senior leadership and advisory roles. His prior positions include being the Chief Executive Officer of Vivier, a boutique finance firm; Commercial Manager of the Investment Research Group; and Senior Consultant at The Braintrust Network, a bespoke management consultancy.
He has been widely recognized for his leadership and influence in international banking and financial services. His accolades include Offshore Bank Executive of the Year (Central America) by the Prestige Awards in 2025, and Offshore Bank President of the Year (Central America) by Acquisition International in both 2024 and 2025. In 2024 and again in 2026, he was also named one of the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers in FinTech by Thinkers360.
Earlier in his career, he received Private Banker of the Year honors for LATAM (Pan Finance Magazine) and CARICOM (International Investor Magazine) both in 2021. His professional achievements are further complemented by academic recognition, including the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the UMSL Salute to Business Achievement Award for Outstanding Business Alumni.
Luigi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the International School of Management in Paris, where his doctoral research examined retail banking crises in Central America with a particular emphasis on the region’s future financial stability. He also holds an MBA in International Business from the MIB Trieste School of Management in Italy, along with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where he graduated with a triple major in Finance, International Business, and Management receiving several honors in academics and athletics.
While completing his undergraduate studies, Wewege conducted a pilot research study for the Federal Trade Commission examining the accuracy of American credit bureau data. This research culminated in a formal report presented to the United States Congress in late 2008, contributing to broader policy discussions on consumer credit reporting standards, data integrity, and regulatory oversight in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
Beyond his professional career, Luigi established a private foundation that provides an annual university scholarship, underscoring his commitment to education and social impact. He is also a past President of Junior Chamber International – Metro. An accomplished athlete, Wewege has competed at an elite level in multiple sports, most notably being a National Junior Champion in swimming and receiving an NCAA Men’s Golf Scholarship.
Luigi is married to Idaliz Guiraud, a Founder and Managing Partner of a Panama City headquartered law firm, with one son, Liam, and two beloved family dogs, Arnie and Max.
Report to the U.S. Congress on the Accuracy of Credit Bureaus
– 15th of October 2008.
United States of America. Federal Trade Commission. “Pilot Study 2 on Processes for Determining the Accuracy of Credit Bureau Information” By Dr. L. Douglas Smith, Dr. Thomas H. Eyssell, Chloe Gray-LeCoz, and Luigi Wewege. Under government contract: FTC07H7185.
This important economic research study examined the accuracy in consumer credit reports using a nationally representative sample of consumers with credit histories. Participants in the study examined their credit reports from the three national credit reporting agencies and identified potentially material errors.
Participants disputed any identified errors using the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) dispute process and were provided with new credit reports and credit scores. The original credit reports were then compared with the new reports and if any modifications were made as a result of the actions taken to dispute erroneous information, and the impact of errors on the consumer’s credit score was then determined.
Overall, 20% of consumers disputed errors and had modifications made to at least one of their credit reports. In many cases, the change to the credit report had no effect on their credit score, whereas 13% of consumers experienced a change in score due to their dispute. When focusing on changes in score that could impact a consumer’s credit risk classification, the study found that 5% of consumers had errors on their credit report that may be affecting the likelihood of receiving credit or the terms of credit received.
The summary overview of the credit research study is available online via the Federal Trade Commissions website here, as well as the final published research report which can be viewed here.