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The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), in partnership with the Government of Jersey, Jersey Finance Limited and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda jointly published a virtual webinar to explore in detail how IFCs could support investment across the Commonwealth.
As global investment patterns are reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade alliances, and growing competition for capital, Commonwealth nations are looking to one another for opportunities which are built on their common history and shared goals.
One key enabler of this ever-changing landscape is the role played by International Financial Centres (IFCs), like Jersey, as trusted jurisdictions that facilitate the mobilisation of capital to support cross‑border investment and connect opportunity with financial expertise across the Commonwealth.
Set against these global changes, Jersey is increasingly focused on how it positions itself competitively. The Competitiveness Programme – entitled Time To Win – recognises that to ensure Jersey’s longevity as a competitive IFC, it must remain closely connected to global partners and be agile to global shifts, with alignment to sources of growth, including across the Commonwealth. It was against this backdrop that the stakeholders came together to explore the evolving role of IFCs in the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth is a unique global network of 56 member countries, representing more than 2.5 billion people across advanced, emerging, and developing economies. As countries seek to attract long‑term, inclusive, and sustainable investment, IFCs are playing an increasingly important role as neutral, well‑regulated hubs that connect global capital with real economic opportunities across the globe.
From financing infrastructure investments and private‑sector green finance initiatives, IFCs bring together strong regulatory frameworks, tax neutrality, and professional expertise in cross‑border structuring. These capabilities are particularly valuable for small and developing economies, including Small Island Developing States, that face challenges accessing affordable and scalable capital.
With Antigua and Barbuda hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 (CHOGM), this webinar comes at a pivotal moment, helping to inform policy discussions, investment strategies, and partnership opportunities ahead of the Commonwealth’s next major leaders’ meeting.
Bringing thought leaders from government, international finance, and Commonwealth institutions, it explores how Commonwealth IFCs support economic growth and sustainable development across member states, as well as their role in facilitating investment flows within the Commonwealth.
The webinar features a distinguished panel of speakers bringing both public and private sector perspectives, including:
- Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC
- Mr Peter Abraham Jr., Director of the Debt and Development Finance Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
- Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance.