The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) was honored to welcome The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, along with the Lady Mayoress and Sheriff Dame Susan Langley, to Singapore as part of their regional visit under the Mayoral theme “Connect to Prosper.” During the visit, the… Continue reading Lord Mayor of the City of London welcomed to CWEIC Singapore Hub
CWEIC was pleased to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maldives who was represented by His Excellency Mohamed Saeed, the Minister for Economic Development and Trade. This collaboration is aimed at bolstering economic development and enhancing the financial services industry in the Republic of Maldives. Recognising the critical role of economic growth… Continue reading CWEIC signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maldives
The Speaker of the British House of Commons Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Md. Hasan Mahmud MP handed over the Bangladesh High Commission London’s ‘Bangabandhu-Edward Heath Friendship Award 2023’ to Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC. during the 54th Independence and National Day Diplomatic Reception of Bangladesh held at the Churchill… Continue reading Lord Marland Awarded Prestigious ‘Bangabandhu-Edward Heath’ by Bangladesh Foreign Minister
The Government of Maldives is a Strategic Partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. Since Lord Marland’s visit to the Maldives in February, CWEIC has been committed to supporting the modernisation of the Maldives’ financial sector. Hosted by Vincent Keaveny CBE, former Lord Mayor of the City of London, at DLA Piper, CWEIC was pleased… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Roundtable with Maldives Minister for Economic Development and Trade to Modernise its Financial Sector
CWEIC is pleased to announce the launch of a new Hub Office serving the Republic of Maldives. Mohamed Ali Janah, Principal Advisor to the President, Republic of Maldives will serve as CWEIC’s Country Chair in the Maldives, directing the work of the Hub office and promoting the Commonwealth and CWEIC to the government of the… Continue reading CWEIC Announces the Launch of a New Hub Office Serving the Republic of Maldives
Lord Swire made an appearance on Globe Watch, Cameroon Radio Television’s weekly international current affairs programme whilst on a visit to Cameroon and the wider region. Speaking to Charles Ebune, he reiterated the “Commonwealth Advantage” — the huge political and economic advantages that come with trading and investing within the Commonwealth. Moreover, he underscored the… Continue reading Lord Swire Interviewed By Cameroon Radio Television’s For “Globe Watch” Programme on the “Commonwealth Advantage”
Lord Swire, Chair of the Commonwealth Legal Network, was pleased to convene the first update meeting of the year, with more activity planned. Lord Swire commenced proceedings by underlining the significance of the Rule of Law within the Commonwealth and stressing the pivotal role of CLN in facilitating Commonwealth trade. He emphasised the advantages of… Continue reading CWEIC Convenes Commonwealth Legal Network Update Meeting
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
