Global trade underpins prosperity and growth across the Commonwealth’s economically diverse 54 member states. Trade in services has become a key part of this picture. In recent years, we have seen services emerging as the true backbone of the global economy. Technological advances have seen services trade expanded rapidly – at a faster pace than… Continue reading Banking and Professional Services Webinar
CWEIC Strategic Partner Zedsen Limited has pioneered breakthrough technology to prevent illness and “carry” a doctor in your pocket. The technology uses sensors to harmlessly and non-invasively monitor biological tissue enabling innovation in blood analysis and cancer care. UK based @Zedsen has secured 46 global patents and is one of the top ten fastest growing #tech companies in the UK. Founder & CEO Daniel Honeywell: “The roadmap ahead… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Zedsen pioneers breakthrough technology to prevent illness and put your doctor in your pocket
The Government of Malta, one of CWEIC’s Strategic Partners, will be represented as part of an international group of experts who will to provide advice and guidance to leading health institutions around the world, including the World Health Organization. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Hon. Chris Fearne has been appointed as a member… Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister of Malta joins One Health Global Leaders Group
CWEIC is pleased to invite members to a sectoral focused webinar titled; Women in Leadership – Africa next Tuesday 01 December (0920 – 1030 GMT). This webinar, organised in partnership with 100 Woman in Finance, the Woman of the Future Programme, the Government of Rwanda and The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, will highlight excellence in female… Continue reading CWEIC Webinar: Women in Leadership Africa
Post-Brexit, in a world transformed by Covid, Britain must embrace its Commonwealth future The UK has a unique opportunity to deepen its ties with these growth markets This article appeared in The Telegraph here. This country stands at an extraordinary juncture in history. A confluence of major geo-political events – the United States electing a new… Continue reading Post-Brexit Britain Must Embrace its Commonwealth Future Lord Marland Writes in The Telegraph
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
