The BVI’s financial services industry is looking to expand new opportunities in alternative investments, as global pressure continues to mount on the territory’s financial services sector.
Against this backdrop, BVI Finance – the marketing arm of the territory’s financial services – recently participated in the Uncorrelated Puerto Rico 2026, where industry leaders explored emerging trends in private credit, crypto assets, real estate, and artificial intelligence.
At the event, BVI expert Michael Killourhy explained that the jurisdiction continues to offer a range of flexible fund options that can be used by investors at different stages. He said some of these structures are becoming more popular, especially for newer areas like digital assets and emerging investment strategies.
He also noted that there is renewed interest in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), a type of investment vehicle used to take companies public. According to Killourhy, the BVI remains well placed to support these deals, as its legal and financial framework is already familiar to global investors.
With competition growing from other jurisdictions and regulatory expectations evolving, BVI Finance’s engagement in Puerto Rico signals a push to diversify and strengthen the territory’s financial services offering, particularly in fast-growing sectors like fintech and alternative investments.
The marketing outreach also comes as the BVI navigates ongoing scrutiny over beneficial ownership transparency and rolls out its new Legitimate Interest Access (LIA) system, which allows controlled access to company ownership information while aiming to protect client privacy.
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