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CWEIC is delighted to welcome Brigantine on board as a Strategic Partner, with a clear focus on supporting trade finance and payment services across the Commonwealth. The company aims to help businesses in Africa and Asia connect with markets in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom, strengthening financial links across member nations.

Based in Gibraltar, Brigantine is part of the Stream Innovation Group, a fintech holding company behind a range of ventures in the corporate payments industry. Brigantine will provide trade finance solutions alongside secure payment services across BACS, SEPA, and other networks, contributing to greater efficiency and connectivity for businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

The company is led by Dr. Richard von Kalmar, Managing Director, who brings experience from banking, consulting, and fintech entrepreneurship, and also serves on the board of Wahed Inc., an investment management business with over US$1 billion in assets under management.

Reflecting on the partnership, Dr. von Kalmar said:

“Brigantine aims to finance trade and provide payment services with, and between, the Commonwealth member states. The company was delighted to become a Strategic Partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and sees this as an opportunity to learn more about, and to keep up to date with, developments in the Commonwealth’s business environment. Brigantine also plans to assist other partners and members of the Council with their trade finance and payment requirements and to engage them in developing market offerings based on their needs.”

CWEIC looks forward to working with Brigantine to expand opportunities for trade, investment, and financial connectivity across the Commonwealth.