The Government of the British Virgin Islands has today announced that the independent regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has issued an enforcement action against Mossack Fonseca & Co (B.V.I) Limited that sees the firm fined $440,000 for its contravention of numerous sections of the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Code of Practice and BVI Regulatory Code.
At the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London, the United Kingdom (UK) Government and the Political Leaders of the Overseas Territories (OTs) agreed to hold special ministerial talks in early 2017 on Brexit negotiations before Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is triggered.
The appropriate recognitions have already been made, so it should be sufficient to say, good morning to everyone. As Minister for Education and Culture I want to extend a warm Virgin Islands welcome to our guests from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), and also to my fellow Caribbean brothers and sisters that through the advances of technology are watching this presentation live, as it is being streamed by CXC.
The Ministry of Education and Culture is inviting the public to view the launch of the Financial Services Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Syllabus ......
The Ministry of Education and Culture, in collaboration with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will launch the Financial Services Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Syllabus tomorrow, November 3.
Topic: Financial Services, International Affairs (including the British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre) | Posted By: aphillip
Wednesday, 26 October 2016 - 5:12pm
“BVI companies have been the key to success and building wealth.” That was the message by the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, in his speech today at the China Offshore Summit.
The BVI Asian Trade Mission during its stop in Hangzhou on October 24, witnessed the signing of an agreement between BVI House Asia and the Association of Family Offices in Asia. The Agreement was signed in an effort to develop greater cooperation.
Topic: Financial Services, International Affairs (including the British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre) | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 24 October 2016 - 5:02pm
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Asia Trade Mission 2016 touched down in Hangzhou today at the Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake Hotel, as part of its four city China tour.
The BVI Asian Trade Mission, led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has resulted in a pledge for strategic cooperation between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Administration Commission of the Tianjin Binhai New Area Central Business District (CBD).
