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    • Wednesday, 8 June, 2022
      UK decides against imposing direct rule on British Virgin Islands

      London says territory should be given time to improve its governance following change of premier

      British Virgin Islands’ prime minister Natalio Wheatley, left, shakes hands with governor John Rankin after signing the oath of office
    • Thursday, 12 May, 2022
      The FT ViewThe editorial board
      Trading under the UK flag brings obligations as well as gains

      BVI premier’s drugs scandal highlights overseas territories’ governance issues

      Amanda Milling, UK minister for the overseas territories, with Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie in November 2021
    • Friday, 6 May, 2022
      News in-depth
      British Virgin Islands politicians close ranks to resist London rule

      National unity administration formed in tax haven as more details emerge of alleged drug trafficking

      Disgraced premier Andrew Fahie, in court in Florida.
    • Sunday, 1 May, 2022
      British Virgin Islands premier rejects direct rule from London

      Dilemma for UK as islanders oppose recommendation at heart of corruption inquiry

      Acting BVI premier Natalio Wheatley
    • Friday, 29 April, 2022
      News in-depth
      UK report into BVI slams ‘appalling’ governance after premier arrested

      British judge-led inquiry recommends suspension of elected administration and direct rule by London-appointed governor

      Tortola, the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands.
    • Thursday, 28 April, 2022
      British Virgin Islands premier arrested on drug trafficking charges

      Andrew Fahie detained at a Miami airport along with BVI ports director

      Andrew Fahie, the premier of the British Virgin Islands
    • Tuesday, 12 April, 2022
      LexMoney laundering
      Offshore centres: trade in secrecy is big business for small islands Premium content

      Critical scrutiny is now focused on hubs such as Dubai

      Tortola, British Virgin Islands
    • Friday, 1 April, 2022
      Roman Abramovich
      Roman Abramovich’s $1bn five-yacht fleet revealed

      Latest vessel’s discovery highlights veil of secrecy over sanctions-hit oligarch’s assets

      The luxury yacht Eclipse moored off Marmaris in Turkey.
    • Friday, 1 April, 2022
      Roman Abramovich
      Antigua confirms Roman Abramovich owns two yachts moored on island

      Caribbean nation launched investigation after FT revealed boats’ ties to sanctions-hit Russian oligarch

      The Garcon superyacht
    • Wednesday, 23 March, 2022
      LexMoney laundering
      The Lex Newsletter: UK needs to stop money launderers hiding in plain sight Premium content

      Its offshore finance centres attract criticism but mainland Britain offers the weakest link of all

      A palm tree on Virgin Gorda island in the British Virgin Islands
    • Friday, 18 March, 2022
      Tax
      Increased scrutiny threatens British Virgin Islands and wealthy clients

      Growing international pressure on tax havens and local corruption probe put the territory’s business model at risk

    • Tuesday, 8 February, 2022
      Michael Stott
      British Virgin Islanders are determined to keep the territory’s secrets

      Few living in the offshore jurisdiction sympathise with global campaigns for tax justice

      Houses scatter the hillside in Tortola, British Virgin Islands
    • Sunday, 3 October, 2021
      Tax evasion and avoidance
      Massive data leak exposes hidden wealth of world leaders

      Report by media consortium outlines how the wealthy use tax havens to move and store money

      King Abdullah II of Jordan speaks at the UN in New York in September
    • Wednesday, 23 June, 2021
      HTSIThe best (seriously) remote retreats
      Travel news: island retreats for peace, pampering and privacy

      Coastal idylls from the Cyclades to the BVI

      The pool at The Rooster Antiparos
    • Friday, 9 April, 2021
      Travel
      Short cuts: holidays based on children’s classics and a terrifying ‘sky ladder’ in Utah

      Black Tomato launches ‘Take me on a Story’ trips, plus Aman’s new adventure in the Utah desert

      The Treasure Island-inspired trip to the British Virgin Islands includes sword-fighting and sailing lessons, and an underwater treasure hunt
    • Tuesday, 21 April, 2020
      Virgin Group Ltd
      Branson pledges to mortgage Caribbean home to help business

      Offer comes as Virgin Australia goes into administration after failing to secure bailout

      A flamingo on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands
    • Tuesday, 18 February, 2020
      Tax evasion and avoidance
      UK growing more financially secretive, campaign group says

      Activists’ findings come amid need to attract capital after Brexit while cracking down on dirty money

      Aerial view of the city of London. Light, houses. EDITORIAL STOCK PHOTO Aerial view of the city of LondonDOWNLOAD PREVIEW June 24, 2019. London, United Kingdom. Aerial view of the city of London, United Kingdom. aerial,city,kingdom,london,united,view,architecture,ben,big,bridges,britain,british,buildings,business,capital,cityscape,clock,day,district,dusk More ID 152567924 © Ingus Kruklitis/Dreamstime.com 1 0
    • Friday, 14 February, 2020
      News in-depthFinancial services
      Epstein links leave Barclays boss in a precarious position

      Inquiry focuses on whether Staley gave accurate account of ties to disgraced financier

      The Barclays Plc logo is displayed outside the company's offices in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Barclays Chief Executive Officer Jes Staley has started a fresh round of cuts at the investment bank, with plans to eliminate more than 1,000 jobs worldwide and exit several Asian countries, people with knowledge of the matter said. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg Jes Staley, chief executive of Barclays Plc, speaks during an interview at the Barclays Asia Forum in Singapore, on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2016. Staley cast a positive light on the progress he's making in his turnaround program, as he reiterated his commitment to shedding lower-priority assets to bolster returns. Photographer: Nicky Loh/Bloomberg
    • Monday, 3 February, 2020
      Residential
      Five reasons to live in the British Virgin Islands

      Watersports and cocktails offer a break from the territory’s main business of offshore finance

      British Virgin Islands, Peter Island, boats in Deadman's Bay - stock photo Apr 2006
									CREDIT: Getty
    • Thursday, 19 September, 2019
      Prime property
      British Virgin Islands’ prime property faces financial storm

      New rules that lift lid on secretive BVI companies could hit housing market

      https://www.bvisothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/437-l-494-5jrvg4/celestial-house-long-bay-to
    • Friday, 5 July, 2019
      Due Diligence
      Private equity funds cash up for real estate slump Premium content

      Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing 

    • Thursday, 3 May, 2018
      ExplainerWorld
      Why British overseas territories fear transparency push

      Cayman Islands and others see threat to roles as offshore financial hubs

      ARCDBT Tropical sunset framed by palm trees, Cayman Islands, West Indies, Central America
    • Tuesday, 1 May, 2018
      Law
      UK overseas territories to open up ownership registers

      Move considered major win for financial transparency

      Palm Tree Islands ID 3825551 © Tom Dowd | Dreamstime.com A beautful palm tree with the island of Jost Van Dyke in the background in the British Virgin Islands BVI
    • Thursday, 19 April, 2018
      IPOs
      Deutsche Bank, HNA, and the GAR chase
      Deutsche Bank, HNA, and the GAR chase
    • Thursday, 5 April, 2018
      News in-depthThe Big Read
      The Maltese connection with Iran sanctions busting 

      An investigative reporter’s killing has shone new light on a shadowy deal she uncovered

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