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John Samuel has been appointed Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) for a period of one year, effective 1st July 2020. He succeeds Captain Raman Bala, who served as the Acting Director of VISR for the last few years.

At a recent interactive webinar, industry experts highlighted the importance of innovation in the competitive funds space to maintain and build market share, while navigating an increasing extra-territorial regulatory and legislative environment.

BVI Finance pays tribute to Dr. Robert A. Mathavious upon the announcement of his upcoming retirement as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC). Dr. Mathavious’ tenure at the FSC marked an era that was complemented with the grace and growth of the BVI’s financial services sector, aided by his acute knowledge, discernment, action, selflessness and tutelage.

Investors across key markets in Asia – including China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam – are increasingly turning to international finance centres (IFCs) like the British Virgin Islands for the protection and risk mitigation of their assets, according to research commissioned by BVI Finance. The research, conducted by leading specialist business banking market research and analysis firm East & Partners, highlights the considerable percentage of large corporates, high net-worth individuals (...

“Your long-term strategy is one of the most important aspects to consider right now. Do not let short-term volatility affect your long-term plan,” advised two financial planning experts from International Finance Planning, a bespoke investment and savings strategy company in the British Virgin Islands.

The BVI's financial services industry enthusiastically received the news today that they could return to work on Monday 20th April with restrictions. The announcement was made by Premier and Minister of Finance, the Honorable Andrew A. Fahie, who took a break from the House of Assembly this afternoon to have a conversation with industry via Zoom.