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"The British Virgin Islands has never shied away from its responsibility in fighting illicit activity, and our commitment to balancing transparency with privacy remains unwavering." said Ayana Glasgow, Executive Director of International Business Regulations, Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation.

BVI Finance proudly announces the launch of its special edition Business Insight titled “Future Proofing – 40 Years of BVI Business Companies”. This commemorative issue marks four decades since the introduction of the BVI’s International Business Companies (IBC) Act of 1984—a pivotal moment that established the BVI as a global financial powerhouse.

BVI Finance, in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, is delighted to announce the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme following its highly successful inaugural year. This initiative aims to provide BVI students with invaluable work experience in the financial services industry, fostering the development of future decision-makers through hands-on learning opportunities.

The BVI continues to cement its reputation as a global leader in fintech and financial services regulation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at Fintech Islands’ FiX25 in Barbados.

As the British Virgin Islands (BVI) celebrates 40 years since the incorporation of its first International Business Company (IBC) in 1984, the jurisdiction has once again proven itself as a leading and trusted international financial centre. In 2024, despite global economic challenges, BVI financial services firms demonstrated their unparalleled expertise, facilitating a wide range of innovative, high-value, and complex transactions across various sectors, including digital assets, restructuring...

Change within global commerce and the financial services that support it is accelerating. In an increasingly interconnected and digital-first world, how businesses and individuals operate and invest across borders is evolving. As a trusted, innovative international finance and business centre, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and its financial services industry has responded to global innovation, building its infrastructure, legal system, legislation and regulatory regimes to match the evolv...