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“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.

Industry experts highlighted the importance of cash and liquidity to ensure effective business continuity in light of the impact of COVID-19 at the BVI Finance Breakfast Forum on 15th April 2020. Taking place via an interactive webinar with approximately 70 industry attendees, Russell Crumpler, MD and Head of Advisory at KPMG BVI, and Mark Raddan, Global Head of Turnaround at KPMG London, shared their insights and guidance for the coming months.

Telecommunications service providers and the ISSA are asking people who are working from home during Covid-19 crisis to ensure they prioritize security.

Member firm Ernst & Young (EY) BVI recently hosted over 80 industry Colleagues on Wednesday 19th February, to welcome the newest members of the regional EY Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team: Partner Eleanor Fisher and Associate Partner, Tammy Fu.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has welcomed the announcement by the European Union recognizing the British Virgin Islands as a fully compliant jurisdiction for tax purposes.