BVI Financial Institutions Reminded Of FATCA Reporting Obligations

Thursday, 10 March 2016 - 9:00am

The Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to ensuring that financial institutions in the Territory adhere to established international standards. 

BVI Makes Meaningful Contribution At European Union Meetings

Wednesday, 9 March 2016 - 5:30pm

The British Virgin Island’s response to global warming and its engagement with the EU on Financial Services were stated recently during meetings of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) and European Union (EU).

Opposition Members And Speaker Of The House Introduced To BVI Forward

Wednesday, 10 February 2016 - 5:00pm

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is ensuring that the BVI Forward campaign designed to further strengthen the financial services sector, has support on both sides of the House of Assembly.

Common Reporting Standards Updated

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 - 1:00pm

Financial Secretary Mr. Neil Smith has updated Financial Institutions on the new amendment to the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, 2003 which incorporates the Common Reporting Standards (CRS).   

BVI Forward Collects Data On Students’ Attitude To Financial Services

Friday, 22 January 2016 - 4:15pm

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen financial services education in the Territory to improve the future industry related skills of the BVI workforce.

BVI Removed From French List Of Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions

Tuesday, 22 December 2015 - 4:00pm

The British Virgin Islands is now removed from the French list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. 

BVI Leads Discussions At Financial Services Meeting In Brussels

Friday, 18 December 2015 - 3:15pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands has sought further clarification from the European Union (EU) on the inclusion of the Territory and a number of Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) associated with the European Union on a pan-EU blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions published earlier this year. 

BVI Forward Fosters Integration Of Financial Services In Education

Tuesday, 15 December 2015 - 12:00pm

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is partnering with the education community to identify ways for young people to be better prepared to capitalise on opportunities in the financial services industry.

BVI Forward Collects Data In Financial Services Industry Survey

Thursday, 10 December 2015 - 1:30pm

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is now collecting important data from businesses that will shape the future development of the financial services industry.

Premier Smith Promotes Territory’s Interests In BVI-UK Talks

Thursday, 3 December 2015 - 3:15pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon D. Orlando Smith, OBE discussed progress on economic development in the territory and the continued growth of the twin pillars of the economy, financial services and tourism in meetings he has just attended in the United Kingdom.

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