The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is said to have consolidated its position in 2025 as one of the world’s most trusted international financial centres. That’s according to BVI Finance which said this was evident with activity spanning digital assets, global capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investment funds and infrastructure finance. It said as regulatory … Continued
Local entrepreneur Kevin Fahie says he is honoured to represent the Virgin Islands at the 5th Annual Progressism Summit and Experience, which will be held in Dominica on Sunday, January 11. Fahie has been invited to join regional and international leaders at the summit, where he will share insights on the progress and potential of … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) has officially switched on the Territory’s first 5G network, marking a milestone that ushers the British Virgin Islands into a new digital era. With faster speeds, lower latency, and greater reliability, 5G is set to transform how residents live, work, and connect. “The BVI deserves world-class technology, and today we’re proud … Continued
The enduring appeal of the British Virgin Islands as a premier jurisdiction for Latin American clients was explored when BVI Finance sponsored and participated in the 2025 STEP LatAm Conference, held on September 4th and 5th in Mexico City. The premier event convened with leading professionals across law, accounting, banking, trust and estate planning, and … Continued
The Virgin Islands’ new Beneficial Ownership Legitimate Interest Regime officially took effect on July 1, 2025, introducing revised rules for who can access corporate ownership data and under what conditions. Premier Natalio Wheatley said the regime strikes a crucial balance between transparency and protecting individual privacy. The law replaces the previous framework with a system … Continued
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items. The meeting held June 27 formed part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the cost of living for residents, particularly in light of … Continued
The Destination Digital report launched last week by BVI Finance, reveals the strategic priorities, challenges, and jurisdictional considerations facing global fintech businesses. BVI Finance says that based on the views of 451 fintech executives from the world’s major financial hubs, it finds a striking 94% of global fintech leaders consider cross-border growth either critical or … Continued
While the Virgin Islands faces increased scrutiny in its financial services sector it is important that they continue to market the territory’s offerings. That’s according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley who spoke on the sidelines of the Fintech on the Seas Conference held here recently. The conference focused on dialogue, exploration, … Continued
Facing mounting pressure from the United Kingdom over financial transparency, the British Virgin Islands is accelerating its push to modernize its financial services sector — spotlighting FinTech, digital assets, and regulatory innovation as key elements of its national economic strategy. The territory’s efforts were on full display at the FinTech on the Seas conference, held … Continued
A full day of panel discussions, keynote speakers, master class session and networking opportunities for all. The Career Summit 2025 being hosted by HireBVI promises to be an uplifting and inspirating day for professionals ranging from college students to young professionals and seasoned professionals. The event is being held on June 20th at Marias by … Continued
