Following the Global Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday 25th of November, delegates participated in a roundtable on “Investment for Resilience: Building Pathways to Finance for Commonwealth Nations.” The session was introduced by Rupert Dewey from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Philippa Martinelli, Head of Climate and Transition Finance at the Cambridge Centre for… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Roundtable for the Commonwealth Investment Network
CWEIC is pleased to share a new opinion piece by our Chairman, Lord Marland, published today in The Telegraph, calling for a bold push towards a Commonwealth Free Trade Area. In the article, Lord Marland highlights the enduring relevance of the Commonwealth and the significant economic potential rooted in shared legal systems, language and longstanding… Continue reading Lord Marland Calls for a Commonwealth Free Trade Area in The Telegraph
As part of CWEIC’s first official visit to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in 2026, CWEIC representatives were honoured to be invited to the official launch of the CHOGM Theme and Logo. The launch, hosted in St. John’s, marked a significant milestone as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to welcome the… Continue reading CWEIC Engages Stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda as CHOGM Preparations Advance
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) facilitated a meeting between Strategic Partner, to explore potential investment opportunities in the energy sector. During the Governor of Enugu State’s visit to London for the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) in April 2025 and participation in the inaugural Governors’ Investment Roundtable, CWEIC facilitated a meeting between Strategic Partner… Continue reading CWEIC facilitates meeting between Novare and Governor of Enugu State
A new Boxnote from Audley explores one of the most important debates shaping the UK economy today: how to secure a future of growth through renewed investment in infrastructure and housing. UK construction costs have traditionally been significantly higher than peer economies, such that the UK risks an infrastructure shortfall of up to £1.7 trillion… Continue reading New Report Highlights UK Infrastructure and Growth Public Policy
Guildhall, City of London – 22 September 2025 – On Monday, CWEIC and the City of London co-hosted a high-level roundtable at Guildhall, chaired by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and CWEIC’s Chief Executive, Samantha Cohen, under the theme “Growth Unleashed: Mobilising Innovative Finance for Resilient Commonwealth Economies.” The discussion brought together… Continue reading Unlocking Capital: The City of London and CWEIC Champion Innovative Finance Across the Commonwealth
Sam Cohen, Chief Executive of CWEIC, together with Sean Leno, Director for Operations, and Charlotte Bailey, Director for Programmes, met with His Excellency Dr Clarence E. Pilgrim, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, recently appointed Head of the CHOGM 2026 Taskforce. They were joined by… Continue reading CHOGM 2026: CWEIC Engages with Antigua and Barbuda on Commonwealth Business Forum Planning
CWEIC Deputy Chairman Lord Swire hosted Queensland’s Deputy Premier, The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP and representatives from Trade and Invest Queensland at the House of Lords this week for discussions on deepening Commonwealth–Queensland relationships. The visit underscored opportunities for collaboration as Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a landmark event expected… Continue reading Lord Swire Welcomes Queensland Delegation to the House of Lords to Strengthen Commonwealth Ties Ahead of Brisbane 2032
CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell has shared a new report, The Inheritance Tax Revolution: Regional Insights and What’s Next for UK Estates, offering in-depth analysis of how inheritance tax (IHT) trends are reshaping wealth planning and investment decisions across the UK. The report examines regional variations in estate values and tax liabilities, highlights the rising… Continue reading Irwin Mitchell Launches Inheritance Tax Report and London Roadshow
Accra, Ghana – September 2025 – The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman, Lord Marland, concluded a highly successful visit to Accra, strengthening ties between Ghanaian and Commonwealth businesses and reinforcing the country’s central role in regional trade and investment. Government and Institutional Engagements The two-day programme included meetings with H.E. the President… Continue reading Lord Marland Leads Successful Visit to Ghana to Deepen Commonwealth Business Ties
