The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of the Cayman Islands, represented by the Hon. Andre Ebanks, Premier, and Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC. The agreement was signed yesterday in Grand Cayman and marks the formal establishment of a CWEIC… Continue reading CWEIC and the Cayman Islands Government Sign MOU to Establish Caribbean Hub
CWEIC is pleased to announce KleanDrive as the winner of the Bangladesh Green Award. This prestigious accolade recognises their work to accelerate the shift from diesel to clean electric transport in Commonwealth markets and beyond. KleanDrive, a certified B Corporation, focuses on developing modular electric drive repower systems that convert existing diesel buses, trucks, and… Continue reading KleanDrive Wins Bangladesh Green Award for Leadership In Clean Transport Innovation
CWEIC is pleased to announce that Redwheel has joined the Strategic Partner network. Redwheel is a specialist, independent investment organisation founded in 2000. Its active investment heritage is rooted in innovation, origination and high-conviction portfolio management. The firm’s model is designed to support long-term investment expertise, with more than 170 people—including 60 investment professionals—working across… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes Sustainable Investment Firm Redwheel To Strategic Partner Network
CWEIC CEO Samantha Cohen CVO OBE has concluded a highly productive visit to Australia, meeting senior leaders across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Engagements included discussions with the Governor-General; Justin McGowan, CEO of Trade and Investment Queensland; Andrew Kay, CEO of the South Australian Business Chamber; the Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, South Australia’s Minister for… Continue reading CWEIC CEO Samantha Cohen Strengthens Commonwealth Ties During High-Level Australian Visit
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
Equity Group Holdings’ Group Director for International Trade Relations and CWEIC’s Hub Director for Central and East Africa, AQ Hamza, has underscored the region’s growing appeal to global investors and the critical role of SMEs in driving Africa’s next phase of economic expansion. Speaking on Leadership Legends by Superbrands on Radio 44, Hamza detailed how… Continue reading Equity Group’s AQ Hamza Highlights Rising Trade Opportunities Across East And Central Africa
CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland, was invited as a Guest of Honour to the Institute of Directors (IOD) India’s 2025 Annual London Global Convention, held from 4–7 November at The Montcalm Mayfair, London. This year’s theme, “Boards in an unpredictable world: navigating geopolitical shifts, climate crises and technological disruptions,” brought together global leaders, policymakers and senior… Continue reading CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Gives Address The IOD London Global Convention 2025
CWEIC is pleased to announce that E-W Information Systems Limited (EWIS) has joined the Strategic Partner network. EWIS is a leading systems integrator and technology solutions provider in Sri Lanka, shaping the country’s ICT landscape since 1986. With nearly four decades of industry expertise, the company supports national digital transformation across Government, Healthcare, Education, BFSI,… Continue reading EWIS joins CWEIC Strategic Partner Network
On 6 November, CWEIC convened a high-level roundtable with business leaders, regulators, policy experts, and thought leaders on the topic of “Stablecoin: Balancing Regulation, Innovation, and Trust.” The potential for Stablecoin across the Commonwealth is significant — from easing cross-border transactions, to enabling critical cashflow for SMEs through programmable payments, and improving supply chain speed… Continue reading High-Level Roundtable Explores the Future of Stablecoin Across the Commonwealth
KAL has joined the CWEIC Strategic Partner network, strengthening collaboration across the Commonwealth’s technology and financial sectors Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1989 by Software Engineer Aravinda Korala, KAL is a global leader in multivendor ATM software. From its inception, the company has pioneered the use of XFS Service Providers (SPs) to enable true ATM… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes KAL ATM Software As New Strategic Partner
