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Financial services professionals from the British Virgin Islands came together for a two day training on the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Act, hosted by HLSCC’s Robert Mathavious Institute on September 26-27, 2024. The specialized training, facilitated by Liz Carolina Barahona Quintero, Senior Manager Corporate and Fiduciary Services of FFP BVI, provided attendees with critical insights into the rapidly evolving world of digital assets regulation and blockchain technology.

The BVI showcased its role as a global financial hub and strategic partner for Latin America at the recent BVI Connect event on September 26, targeting STEP LatAm attendees. The oversubscribed event highlighted the BVI’s enduring global presence and its evolving services in the rapidly growing virtual assets sector, while reaffirming its commitment to security, compliance, and regulatory innovation.

The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade has officially appointed new members to the governing Board of Commissioners of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government’s UK delegation recently hosted a highly successful roundtable with senior figures from the UK’s financial services industry, marking a record attendance for such an event. The session provided a comprehensive update on the latest political, legislative, and regulatory developments in the Territory.

The inaugural Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme, designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for their careers ahead, marks a significant milestone as 21 students complete the first programme. 

At a recent a Breakfast Forum, the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) showcased its strengthened ability to detect and prevent financial crime both locally and internationally. The event featured Mr. Errol George, Director of the FIA, who shared valuable insights into the agency's initiatives to address recommendations from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation Report.