Last week, CWEIC was pleased to have the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit opened by the Rt Hon. Liz Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade, who has since been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. The Secretary of State highlighted the value of Commonwealth trade as… Continue reading Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit opened by The Rt Hon. Liz Truss
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak today hailed London’s bounce back from the pandemic as new figures show the capital is ahead of rival European tech hubs. London has attracted more venture capital investment to its startups than anywhere else in Europe. The City also boasts more tech unicorns, defined as firms valued at more than $1bn… Continue reading UK Chancellor hails London tech success as capital beats European competitors
CWEIC was delighted to host our Focus on India virtual roundtable discussion hosted in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The roundtable was hosted alongside CII’s CEOs delegation visit and brought together some of the most prominent Indian CEOs along with their Commonwealth counterparts including LuLu Group International, State Bank of India, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Bharti… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Focus on India virtual roundtable with the Confederation of Indian Industry
CWEIC is delighted to be virtually hosting the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) on 13-14 September 2021. The summit will bring together Government and senior business leaders from across the Commonwealth for a high-level two day virtual discussion. The in-depth discussions will focus on accessing modern financial services, improving sustainable business practices, overcoming vaccine… Continue reading The Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit
CWEIC is delighted to welcome Charltons boutique law firm as a new Strategic Partner and prestigious addition to the Commonwealth Legal Network. Charltons has announced that it is delighted to have been accepted as a member of the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) and the Commonwealth Legal Network as the CWEIC network expands to… Continue reading Charltons law firm joins CWEIC as first Hong Kong member
CWEIC has launched a Commonwealth Countdown to COP26 campaign that will be showcasing green businesses or innovation across our Commonwealth member network, as part of our commitment to combat the challenges of climate change. As we approach this year’s 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) on 31st October – 12 November 2021,… Continue reading COMMONWEALTH COUNTDOWN TO COP26
CWEIC is delighted to announce the appointment of Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko as the new Chair of CWEIC’s Ghana Hub. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is one of the leading transactional lawyers in the country and is Senior Partner of Africa Legal Associates, a Ghanaian law firm with a Pan-African vision. A solicitor and barrister trained in UK… Continue reading CWEIC Appoints Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko as New Chair of Its Ghana Hub
CWEIC is pleased to welcome LandAfrique as a new Strategic Partner and is delighted to welcome their Chairman Kolapo Lawson to CWEIC’s Advisory Council. LandAfrique is primarily an asset developer, manager and investor. With over four decades of experience, LandAfrique develops opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, manufacturing, industrialization, logistics, affordable housing, agriculture, transport and mobility… Continue reading LandAfrique Joins CWEIC as latest Strategic Partner
On behalf of all at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Former Foreign Minister for Sri Lanka, Mangala Samaraweera. He will be fondly remembered as a keen supporter of CWEIC and, in particular, for his readiness and willingness to participate at our last Commonwealth… Continue reading CWEIC Condolence Note: Former Foreign Minister for Sri Lanka, Mangala Samaraweera
CWEIC Strategic Partner, CITITRUST, has won three awards from the Global Banking & Finance Awards. The Pan African diversified investment Holding Company was awarded Best Financial Services Group in Nigeria 2021, Decade of Excellence Holding Group in Nigeria 2021, and Most Innovative Holding Group in Nigeria 2021. The diverse financial services holding group was recognized… Continue reading Strategic Partner CITITRUST Wins Global Banking & Finance Awards
