Niro Cooke, CWEIC Board Member and Chair of our Sri Lanka Hub, recently shared his thoughts on Sri Lanka and the FDI landscape on “The Forum” by LMD TV. In the interview, he sheds light on the pivotal role of FDI in driving technological advancement and upskilling Sri Lanka’s workforce. With advantages such as its… Continue reading Niro Cooke, CWEIC Board Member and Chair of the Sri Lanka Hub, Discusses Sri Lanka’s FDI Landscape and Path to Sustainable Growth on The Forum
Rosie Glazebrook, CEO of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, recently visited Nigeria and brought a delegation to Abuja and Lagos. In Abuja the delegation engaged with key government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who pledged support for creating an enabling environment for investors. Collaborative efforts were made with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission,… Continue reading CEO Visit to Nigeria Features In Local Media
CWEIC Strategic Partner, British International Investment (BII), the UK’s Development Finance Institution, has supported the landmark listing of the NMB sustainability bond which will boost the market for “green” investment vehicles in Africa and provide much needed liquidity in the continent’s growth markets. BII was an anchor investor in the Tanzanian shilling tranche of the… Continue reading UK Development Finance Institution, British International Investment, Supports Landmark Sustainability Bond Listing on London Stock Exchange
The Pakistan – UK Business Council (PUKBC) hosted Rosie Glazebrook, CEO, of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) for engagements in Pakistan. Pakistan, as a founding member of the Commonwealth, has long-standing cultural, legal, and historical ties with other member states. This relationship offers significant opportunities for economic collaboration and growth. The Commonwealth’s collective… Continue reading Rosie Glazebrook Has Succesfull Visit to Karachi, Hosted by Pakistan-UK Business Council
Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in London, visited the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Pakistan. The purpose of her visit was to discuss potential partnerships and collaborations with SIFC and the Government of Pakistan, focusing on engagements in greenfield investments across various… Continue reading Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC visits Pakistan Special Investment Facilitation Council
Coinciding with the visit to Pakistan by our CEO, Rosie Glazebrook, she wrote an opinion piece for the Friday Times. Read the piece below, or on the website: Is There A Potential Role For The Commonwealth In Pakistan’s Economic Renewal? Trade between Commonwealth member states is 21% cheaper on average, due to long-standing cultural, legal,… Continue reading Opinion Piece: Is There A Potential Role For The Commonwealth In Pakistan’s Economic Renewal?
Whilst in Islamabad, Rosie Glazebrook met with the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Representing from P@SHA was Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Chairman of P@SHA, Nadeem A. Malik, Secretary General of P@SHA, and Ayesha Ahmed, Director of Industry Engagement at P@SHA. The discussion centered around promoting partnerships and enhancing cooperation between the… Continue reading Rosie Glazebrook Meets with Pakistan IT Industry Association
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was delighted to host a ‘Coffee Colloquy’ by invitation of the The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli today at the Mansion House. The Lord Mayor’s Coffee Colloquies serve as a platform to actively convene influential voices from within the City of London Corporation‘s vast network… Continue reading Lord Mayor of the City of London and CWEIC host ‘Coffee Colloquy’ at Mansion House Exploring ‘The Commonwealth Opportunity’ with Influential Voices from the Business Community
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African focused (re)insurance group, has launched ASR Syndicate 2454 focused on underwriting business across Africa. It is the first African focused syndicate writing business at Lloyd’s and is managed by Apollo. ASR Syndicate officially began underwriting on 26 April 2024 and has planned gross premium of approximately £70 million for… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, Africa Specialty Risks launches ASR Syndicate 2454 at Lloyd’s
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Featured in the London Business Matters Magazine. The Magazine is the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) bi-monthly magazine. The popular publication includes expert advice, international trade insight, business trends and industry updates. In this May / June 2024 edition, Lord Marland shares his thoughts on the influence… Continue reading CWEIC Features in London Business Matters Magazine
