Helios Investment Partners named Firm of the Year in Africa

CWEIC Board member, Babatunde Soyoye, Managing Partner of Helios Investment Partners has been named “Firm of the Year in Africa” in the Private Equity International Awards for the second year in a row. In 2020, Helios: Became the largest emerging markets-focused private equity firm, and second mainstream private equity firm globally, to receive B Corp… Continue reading Helios Investment Partners named Firm of the Year in Africa

Britain’s Future is in the Commonwealth Article by CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Featured in I-MAGAZINE

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

Emilianides Katsaros LLC joins the Commonwealth Legal Network

CWEIC is pleased to announce Emilianides Katsaros LLC will be joining the Commonwealth Legal Network as a Foundation Member. CWEIC is building trusted networks between businesses and with Governments across the Commonwealth, with a focus on helping businesses provide solutions to common challenges. CWEIC’s Legal webinar indicated overwhelming support from more than 113 firms, across the… Continue reading Emilianides Katsaros LLC joins the Commonwealth Legal Network

Three Reasons Green Hydrogen is a Global Project

This article was written by Linda Apelt – Agent-General for Queensland in the United Kingdom, Commissioner Trade and Investment Queensland After 8 months on the virtual road, I’m convinced that the green hydrogen project is one that will be undertaken not by countries in isolation but as a global endeavour that crosses borders. Let me… Continue reading Three Reasons Green Hydrogen is a Global Project

Gibraltar Intensifies Business Links with the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to announce the official opening of its CWEIC Gibraltar Hub. Gibraltar’s departure from the European Union, coupled with the devastating impact suffered from Covid-19, represents a significant challenge for Gibraltar. It also provides the chance for bold and innovative solutions. As the world pauses to reflect… Continue reading Gibraltar Intensifies Business Links with the Commonwealth

CWEIC welcomes Regent Group as a new Strategic Partner

CWEIC is delighted to welcome Regent Group as a new Strategic Partner. Regent Group is an education, real estate management and investment organisation that owns and manages independent schools, higher education colleges and investment businesses. Regent Group has a passion for education; helping learners excel personally, academically and professionally. Established in 2000, and based in… Continue reading CWEIC welcomes Regent Group as a new Strategic Partner

Lord Marland writes for CNN Business: Why Britain Must Look Beyond the US for Trade Deals

CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland  wrote in CNN Business Perspectives on January 25, 2021 in an article titled: Why Britain Must Look Beyond the US for Trade Deals. Lord Marland argues that in order for the UK to be a bold player in the global market, it must forge innovative relationships and seek opportunities in new,… Continue reading Lord Marland writes for CNN Business: Why Britain Must Look Beyond the US for Trade Deals

How Three Australian Businesses Are Changing Lives During COVID-19

Amid the challenges of the pandemic, three Australian businesses saw an opportunity to support struggling international communities through this tough time and help them rebuild on the other side. When COVID-19 forced Australia into lockdown this year, tens of thousands of international students were unable to fly home. Many lost their jobs but weren’t eligible… Continue reading How Three Australian Businesses Are Changing Lives During COVID-19

The Prime Minister of Antigua joins CWEIC to sign MOU for Centre of Oceanography

The Prime Minister of Antigua joins CWEIC to sign MOU for Centre of Oceanography The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne, today hosted a virtual signing ceremony with CWEIC Chair Lord Marland for an MOU with the Association of Commonwealth Universities to progress the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Oceanography… Continue reading The Prime Minister of Antigua joins CWEIC to sign MOU for Centre of Oceanography

Insights from YOA Insurance on the impact of AfCFTA on the African Insurance Industry

Written by Mrs Enitan Solarin, CEO of YOA Insurance African countries began officially trading under a new continent-wide free trade area on January 1. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to bring together 1.3 billion people in a $3.4 trillion economic bloc that will be the largest free trade area since the establishment… Continue reading Insights from YOA Insurance on the impact of AfCFTA on the African Insurance Industry