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12 December is Meet the Regulator Forum- FSC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) will hold its highly anticipated end of 2024 Meet the Regulator (MTR) Forum at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on December 12, 2024.
VI will meet 'international obligations' with FSC Amendment Bill- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and and Minster for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said the Financial Services Commission Amendment Bill 2024 will not only enhance governance and improve operational efficiency with the Financial Services Commission but also meet international obligations.
Mossack Fonseca co-founder among 28 acquitted in Panama Papers scandal
NEW YORK, USA – A now-defunct law firm in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mossack Fonseca & Co, whose firm was hit with the biggest fine in the territory’s history following an investigation into the Panama Papers scandal, has now seen its CEO acquitted of charges in latest court action.
VI’s Simone E. Martin now Deputy Director, FSC Anguilla
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One of the best in the Virgin Islands' Financial Services Sector, Ms Simone E. Martin has been appointed Deputy Director in the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Anguilla.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kyla K. Forbes
By Renee C. Williams
Our young professional for this week is Kyla K. Forbes, who has a passion for Communication while being an advocate for social change and women empowerment within her community.
FSC has commenced investigation on Panama Papers allegations! - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith today April 8, 2016 announced that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) has commenced an investigation into the Panama Papers leak and the allegations being levelled against the Virgin Islands with regard to "dirty money" and tax evasion.
USA brands VI as one of many money laundering countries in the Caribbean!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands is yet again under scrutiny from the power house to the North- the United States of America (USA).
FSC warns of corporate entity claiming to be registered in VI
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – In a time when the territory is extra mindful of its main economic engine, the financial services sector, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) issued a warning about an entity calling itself St World Trade Inc., also operating under the name TradingBanks, purporting to offer a range of investment products out of the Virgin Islands.
‘All must be responsive to save financial services industry’ - Dr Robert A. Mathavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert A. Mathavious, speaking at a 'Meet the Regulator' forum on November 19, 2015, said if the territory is to continue to be a relevant player in the international financial services industry, all parties must be alert to the risks and be responsive.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Robert A. Mathavious dismisses retirement talk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission Dr Robert A. Mathavious has dismissed talk of his retiring this year.