The Government of The Virgin Islands has concluded a landmark year of engagement in India’s financial services market, reinforcing the jurisdiction’s efforts to broaden its international reach and deepen ties with high-growth economies.
India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing among the G20, represents a major centre for outbound investment, private capital, fintech innovation and international structuring. Engagement throughout 2025 focused on strengthening relationships with senior government officials, regulators and business leaders across India’s key financial centres.
Commenting on the year’s engagement, Dr Ricardo Wheatley, Director of the BVI Government Representative Office in Hong Kong, said:
“India is entering a phase of sustained outbound investment and international financial integration. Our objective is to ensure that The Virgin Islands is well positioned as a trusted, neutral and globally connected jurisdiction to support Indian institutions, entrepreneurs and investors as they expand internationally.”
At the policy level, the Government underscored that engagement with India reflects a deliberate approach to market diversification and international cooperation.
In addition to government and regulatory engagement, the delegation met with senior leaders from global professional services firms, financial institutions, corporate service providers, venture capital and private investment communities, as well as chambers of commerce and industry associations. Participation in leading finance, fintech and technology conferences further enhanced the BVI’s visibility within India’s financial ecosystem.
Looking ahead, the Government of The Virgin Islands will continue its engagement with Indian stakeholders in 2026 as part of its broader international outreach programme.
While demand for BVI financial services remains strong globally, the Government has emphasised the importance of sustained engagement in emerging markets to support long-term growth and ensure the jurisdiction remains relevant, trusted and globally integrated.