The $50 Trillion Question: UN Sustainable Development Goals face critical investment shortfall, research from CWEIC Strategic Partner Standard Chartered finds. A survey conducted between July and August 2020, amongst a panel of the world’s top 300 investment firms with total assets under management (AUM) of more than USD50 trillion*, found that: 20 per cent are… Continue reading Standard Chartered Launch Report: The $50 Trillion Question
Today Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a major addition to the UK Government’s ability to attract foreign investment, in the form of a newly established Office for Investment. The new Office will support the landing of high value investment opportunities into the UK which align with key government priorities, such as reaching net zero, investment… Continue reading UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Announces New Office for Investment to Drive Foreign Investment into the UK
Didier von Daeniken, Global Head, Private Banking, Standard Chartered Private Bank, one of CWEIC’s Strategic Partners, explains how banks can help investors understand, and make the most of, sustainable investments: A conversation with a client two years ago had sparked me to rethink how financial institutions should be responding to what clients need. The client… Continue reading The Last Mile in Unlocking Sustainable Development
Following the confirmation of the dates for the rescheduled Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM), by HE President of Rwanda and the Commonwealth Secretary General, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to announce that Commonwealth business leaders, Heads of Government, Ministers and senior policy makers will gather, in person, from Tuesday 22… Continue reading Dates for the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2021 Announced
CWEIC is delighted to be hosting an Virtual Investor Showcase on the Lagos Free Zone on Thursday 12 November (0930-1100 GMT) . This Webinar will introduce the Lagos Free Zone and its key value propositions to new investors and update existing partners on recent developments and advances. Registrations are now open – please click here… Continue reading Investor Showcase: Lagos Free Zone
This article was posted on 29 October on I-MAGAZINE here. There are just over two months till Britain has its remaining ties with the European Union severed. As the world enters 2021, the UK will leave the post-Brexit implementation period and, unless a new treaty is signed before then, will be treated by the EU… Continue reading Britain’s Future is in the Commonwealth Article by CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Featured in I-MAGAZINE
CWEIC Strategic Partner Dr Amina Hersi, CEO of Horyal Investment Holdings has launched the Atiak Augar Factory in Uganda. President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni commissioned the factory last week saying that the launch of Atiak Sugar Factory, apart from helping stabilize the prices of sugar in Uganda and boosting export stock, comes with a number… Continue reading Atiak Sugar Factory launched by CWEIC Strategic Partner Amina Hersi
Earlier today CWEIC hosted a webinar focused on the legal sector which convened law firms from across the Commonwealth. Chaired by Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, FCIARB, Chair, CWEIC Nigeria Advisory Council and Partner, Africa Law Practice NG & Company, the overall objective of this virtual event was to establish a Commonwealth Legal Network that will… Continue reading Commonwealth Legal Network Webinar
The Ministry of Tourism of The Maldives, in collaboration with Allied Insurance, has launched a COVID-19 insurance package named “Allied Inbound” aimed at tourists visiting the Maldives. The plan covers charges related to medical services, isolation facility, emergency transportation and interment charges that may arise following a positive diagnosis. Read more here. In addition, the Ministry has declared an… Continue reading The Maldives launches first “COVID Insurance”
The City of London Corporation, a CWEIC Strategic Partner, have published a new report on how Britain’s capital must reinvent itself in order to emerge stronger following the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain its position as a world-leading business hub. London Recharged: Our vision for London in 2025, produced in partnership with Oliver Wyman and Arup,… Continue reading “London Recharged” Published
