Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

A British International Investment (BII) delegation led by the Chair, Diana Layfield, attended COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. BII unveiled various new investments and partnerships at COP29 to mobilise private capital into climate finance, including in Commonwealth countries, Nigeria and India. The commitments demonstrate BII’s ongoing support of countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts… Continue reading British International Investment Announces Deals and Initiatives at COP29 to Support Energy Transition in Africa and Asia

CWEIC extends its congratulations to LuLu Group, a valued Strategic Partner, on the tremendous success of their Initial Public Offering (IPO). Founded in 1974 by Kerala-based entrepreneur MA Yusuff Ali, LuLu Retail Holdings has grown into one of West Asia’s largest and most prominent hypermarket chains, operating over 240 stores across six Gulf Cooperation Council… Continue reading LuLu Group’s Initial Public Offering Garners Unprecedented Interest, Becoming the UAE’s Largest IPO of 2024

On October 30, 2024, the UK government confirmed its plans for extensive reforms to the UK tax system, which will impact non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms), expatriates, trusts, and UK residents with international connections. These reforms follow the government’s March 2024 announcement of intended changes, now substantiated by detailed draft legislation and guidance. The newly issued… Continue reading Irwin Mitchell Provides Insightful Guide on Non-Domicile Tax Rule Changes Following UK Budget Announcements

Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, returned to Gibraltar as a guest speaker at the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce’s Members’ Annual Dinner. The event brought together leading figures from Gibraltar’s key business sectors, including Financial Services, Crypto, Asset Management, and Insurance. In his address, Lord Marland highlighted Gibraltar’s strengths, including its… Continue reading Lord Marland Praises Gibraltar’s Strengths at Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner

As part of an exploratory two day mission to deepen our strategic partnership with the Government of Alberta and explore new business opportunities, Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), embarked on a visit to Edmonton, Alberta last week. This visit highlighted the growing relationship between CWEIC and the Government… Continue reading Lord Swire’s Strategic Visit to Edmonton: Exploring Opportunities with Alberta’s Key Leaders and Industries

The Commonwealth Business Forum that took place on the 23rd and 24th of October in Samoa received widespread international news coverage. Find some of the coverage below.   BBC News – https://youtu.be/zztaoJngD20 GB News – https://x.com/gbnews/status/1849692628196970914?s=46 Sydney Morning Herald – https://www.cweic.org/sydney-morning-herald-historic-chogm-in-samoa-highlights-pacific-partnerships-and-sovereignty-says-cweic-chairman-lord-marland/ The Australian – https://www.cweic.org/lord-swire-highlights-australias-leading-role-in-intra-commonwealth-investment-amid-kings-visit/ Spectator Australia – https://www.spectator.com.au/2024/10/taking-advantage-of-the-commonwealth/Maldives Journal – https://themaldivesjournal.com/73164 Pacific News Network… Continue reading Commonwealth Business Forum Receives Widespread News Coverage

Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening its engagement with the Commonwealth was underscored at a bilateral meeting held during the 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum in Samoa. In the meeting, President H.E. Julius Maada Bio and CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland agreed on formalising a Strategic Partnership designed to advance Sierra Leone’s development priorities and leverage opportunities across… Continue reading Sierra Leone Strengthens Ties with the Commonwealth at the 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum

The 13th Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), was held in Apia, Samoa, on 23 – 24 October 2024. The Forum addressed the CHOGM Theme ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.’ CBF 2024 was co-hosted by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and the Government of Samoa, in partnership with the Samoa Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Landmark 13th Commonwealth Business Forum in Samoa

As Commonwealth leaders gather in Samoa for CHOGM 2024, CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland has written for The Spectator Australia, on the role that the Commonwealth can play in bolstering Australia’s regional influence. Exploring the history of Australian perceptions of the Commonwealth, Lord Marland emphasised the importance of the English language and common law legal systems… Continue reading Opinion Piece: Taking advantage of the Commonwealth – Lord Marland

Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé is taking part in the proceedings on behalf of the Head of State, His Excellency Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. On Thursday 24 October 2024, the Head of Government held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. In a brief presentation, the Prime Minister outlined the various… Continue reading CWEIC Meets With Prime Minister of Togo on Sidelines of the Commonwealth Business Forum