CWEIC Chief Executive Rosie Glazebrook and Deputy Chair Lord Swire recently attended the Asantehene’s Silver Jubilee, marked by a prestigious Royal Gala Dinner and the Akwasidae Festival. The year 2024 marks the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante, commemorating 25 years since he ascended to the Golden Stool… Continue reading Asantehene’s Silver Jubilee Honored with Gala Dinner and Akwasidae Festival in London
CWEIC’s strategic partner, British International Investment (BII), along with other leading institutions such as The European Investment Bank has successfully anchored the initial funding round for the Helios Climate, Energy Access, and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund. Managed by Helios Investment Partners, the CLEAR Fund aims to accumulate a total of $400 million to become the largest… Continue reading BII-Backed Helios CLEAR Fund Secures $200 Million to Aid Climate Initiatives in Africa
CWEIC staff were honoured to celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Independence of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The event, held under the patronage of The Honourable Frederick A. Mitchell MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, and H.E. Paul Andrew Gomez, High Commissioner of The Bahamas to the United Kingdom, featured a reception and… Continue reading CWEIC Attends Special Reception To Celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Independence of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
CWEIC’s Strategic Partner, British International Investment (BII), the development finance institution of the UK government has published its Annual Review which reports on the achievements in 2023, a year which also marked BII’s 75th anniversary. BII made £1.3 billion of gross commitments over the course of the year, investing in sustainable economies that support people… Continue reading British International Investment Publishes Its 2023 Annual Review
CWEIC was pleased to assist our Strategic Partner, Charltons Law, on a comprehensive visit to Sri Lanka. The recently established CWEIC Sri Lanka Hub, chaired by Niro Cooke and supported by Country Director Deshan Jayawardena Gonawela, played a pivotal role in organising meetings and introductions to key stakeholders. Julia Charlton, Founder Principal Partner of Charltons… Continue reading CWEIC Facilitates Strategic Visit for Charltons Law to Boost Investment and Economic Development in Sri Lanka
After the UK’s General Election on July 4th, the new Government, led by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, is now established. With a fresh cohort of ministers appointed, their primary responsibility will be to advance the nation’s key priorities over the next five years. CWEIC outlines which new ministers will be most relevant to the… Continue reading CWEIC Identifies Key Ministers in New UK Government Relevant to Commonwealth Business
Mohamed Ali Janah, Principal Advisor to Maldivian President H.E. Mohamed Muizzu on Trade and Investment, and CWEIC’s Country Chair for the Maldives, was recently featured in an interview by Forbes Magazine. As someone who has played a key role in the transformation of the Maldivian Labour market, he highlights the resilience and adaptability of its… Continue reading Chair of Maldives Hub Is Interviewed By Forbes Magazine
We are excited to announce that Pacific Trade Invest has become CWEIC’s newest Strategic Partner and look forward to welcoming James E. Harris to the Global Advisory Council. Pacific Trade Invest develops, grows, and promotes trade and investment in the Pacific Islands. PTI contributes to business growth in the Blue Pacific by facilitating commercial opportunities… Continue reading Pacific Trade Invest Joins CWEIC as Strategic Partner
CWEIC Strategic Partner, Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a pan-African and Middle East focused reinsurance group, has officially opened a new office in Dubai International Financial Centre. ASR Middle East’, will solidify its ties in the Emirate and the wider region, where the Group has been writing business since February 2022. The new office is located within… Continue reading Africa Specialty Risks officially opens office in Dubai International Financial Centre
CWEIC was pleased to convene our Strategic Partners for the Global Advisory Council Meeting in London on the 2nd of July 2024. We were joined by over 50 Strategic Partners from the Commonwealth and beyond as we updated the network on our past and future activities, and welcomed new Strategic Partners into the network. Thank… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Global Advisory Council With Over 50 Strategic Partners In Attendance
