Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Namibia, the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit (CBS) took place in Windhoek from 18–20 June 2025, held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM). The Summit convened business leaders, policymakers, and trade experts from across the Commonwealth to explore pathways to inclusive prosperity through investment,… Continue reading CWEIC Participates in the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia
CWEIC is pleased to congratulate our Strategic Partner, Irwin Mitchell, on the expansion of its immigration practice through the integration of the specialist team from Carter Thomas Solicitors. The move sees Carter Thomas founder Nichola Carter and a team of experienced immigration professionals join Irwin Mitchell’s award-winning national immigration practice, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell Expands Immigration Practice with Acquisition of Carter Thomas Team
CWEIC is pleased to welcome Ashong Benjamin & Associates as the newest Strategic Partner to our global network. Ashong Benjamin & Associates will also join the Commonwealth Legal Network. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, Ashong Benjamin is a dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice offering expert counsel across corporate and financial law, energy and natural resources, land… Continue reading CWEIC welcomes Ashong Benjamin & Associates as new legal Strategic Partner
On Friday 13 June 2025, CommonAge convened its inaugural Living Well – Ageing Well Innovation Challenge Expert Roundtable at Marlborough House, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Innovate UK, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the Commonwealth Foundation, and Standards Wise International. The session brought together thought leaders, investors, and policymakers from across the… Continue reading Experts Gather at Marlborough House to Shape Commonwealth Healthy Ageing Agenda
On Tuesday 10 June, CWEIC and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) co-hosted a Soft Power Workshop at the FCDO’s King Charles Street. The session brought together experts from across the Commonwealth, including academia, government, and the private sector, to explore how standards and assurance frameworks underpin trust, unlock economic opportunity, and strengthen… Continue reading CWEIC and FCDO Host Commonwealth-Focused Soft Power Workshop on Global Standards
CWEIC is pleased to welcome ShoreTree Holdings as our newest Strategic Partner. Headquartered in Singapore with operations across Asia and the Middle East, Shoretree is a diversified investment holding company active in infrastructure, logistics, real estate, and hospitality. Headquartered in Singapore, ShoreTree is a global business group delivering integrated, tech-driven solutions across sectors including legal and… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes ShoreTree Holdings as Strategic Partner
Message from the Chairman – CWEIC Announcement Rosie and I have been in discussion for a while about her future plans, and after over three years as CWEIC Chief Executive, she has decided to concentrate on her plural activities (in both the UK and internationally) – including joining the board of MAKE UK – and… Continue reading Message From The Chairman – Future of CWEIC
CWEIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Penney CMG as Hub Chair – Middle East. Simon brings exceptional experience in international trade and economic diplomacy, having served as HM Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and HM Consul General to Dubai. His distinguished career spans senior roles in government and the private sector… Continue reading Simon Penney CMG Appointed CWEIC Hub Chair – Middle East
CWEIC extends its congratulations to Mr Adeniran Aderogba, Founder and Managing Director of CLG Securities, on his appointment as the inaugural President and CEO of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB). Following approval from President Bola Tinubu, the RMDB has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, more than a decade after being initiated by the Maritime… Continue reading Adeniran Aderogba Appointed CEO of Regional Maritime Development Bank
On 27 May, CWEIC joined a site visit to 1 Cavendish Square, London, the future home of Aki London, a three-storey flagship restaurant set to open this autumn. The project marks a significant investment from CWEIC Strategic Partner DB Group, through its hospitality arm, Lifestyle Group. Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, joined Nicholas Portelli,… Continue reading Maltese Hospitality Expands to London with Flagship Aki Restaurant
