Thank you Mr. Chairman,

I say a pleasant Good morning to members of the Board of the BVI Arbitration Centre, the team here at the Arbitration Centre, and other honoured guests. 

BVI House Asia Director Ms. Elise Donovan has highlighted the role of International Financial Centres (IFCs) in providing security in the ‘Age of Uncertainty’.

Over 450 Chinese financial practitioners were briefed on asset management tools available in low-tax jurisdictions at the China Offshore Summit held on May 24 and 25.

BVI House Asia hosted the seminar, “Trusts and the Common Reporting Standard” (CRS), to provide more information on CRS applications to BVI Trusts.

BVI House Asia Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Heather Tang, attended the Liaisons Conference for the International Department of Friendship Cities, as efforts to foster a stronger relationship with Shenzhen continue.

Director of BVI House Asia, Ms. Elise Donovan has advised companies of the advantages of utilising BVI Business Companies as ideal vehicles for cross-border trade. 

BVI Finance showcased the jurisdiction’s unique proposition and key role in aiding investment in and from Africa at the Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC). 

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains the top offshore jurisdiction in the world, according to the 2017 edition of the Vistra 2020 Report, launched in Hong Kong and Singapore last week. The report ranked the United Kingdom the number one jurisdiction (onshore), followed by Hong Kong (midshore), the BVI (offshore) and the United States (onshore).

Did you miss the latest edition of BVI Forward TV featuring Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE? You can watch it tonight on JTV Channel 55 at 7:00 p.m.

Business development has been identified as crucial to the future of the financial services industry in the British Virgin Islands.