News
Revised handbook on international cooperation & information exchange published- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The revised version of the Handbook on International Co-operation and Information Exchange, A Guide for Regulators and Judicial and Law Enforcement Officials was published by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Friday, February 21, 2025.
FIA to host investment business webinar
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Investment business licensees, including directors, compliance officers, MLROs, and frontline employees of these entities are encouraged to participate in an upcoming Investment Business Outreach Webinar.
FSC appoints Dr Michelle L. Todman Smith as Deputy Registrar
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has appointed Dr Michelle L. Todman Smith as Deputy Registrar of Corporate Affairs.
FSC concludes international regulatory forums in Hong Kong & London
PASEA ESTATE, Totola, VI– The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has successfully concluded two recently hosted international regulatory forums: the Meet the Regulator Forum (the Forum) in Hong Kong and the BVI Financial Services Round Table (the Round Table meeting) in London.
FSC & FIA issue guidance on effective ongoing monitoring
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The BVI Financial Services Commission (the FSC) and BVI Financial Investigation Agency (the FIA) have issued guidance on ‘An Effective Approach to Ongoing Monitoring’.
FSC begins maintenance of Beneficial Ownership Register
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Effective January 2, 2025, the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) began maintaining registers of beneficial ownership for all registered BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships.
FSC & FIA release Institutional Risk Assessment guide
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the BVI Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) have released their publication giving guidance on Institutional Risk Assessment.
FSC launches Beneficial Registry Regime
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services (FSC) has announced the launch of the Beneficial Registry Regime at its annual Meet the Regulator (MTR) on Thursday, 12th December 2024, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Public Alert: Robert Rekis not licensed or regulated by FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued a public statement stating Robert Rekis has “never been licensed or regulated by the FSC to carry on any type of financial services business”.
Don't do business with Oliver Virtanen- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising the public to refrain from conducting business with Oliver Virtanen.

