About Elise Donovan

Government officials, regulators, law enforcement authorities and financial services professionals gathered at the BVI International Arbitration Centre on 5 March for the BVI Financial Services Conference 2026, an event examining the evolving global landscape of financial crime and the responsibilities of international financial centres in safeguarding the integrity of the global financial system.

New research from BVI Finance reveals a growing global consensus that decentralised models will shape the next era of financial innovation, marking a transformative shift for the financial services sector. The survey of 451 global fintech leaders for the Destination Digital report also identifies the global trends set to have the biggest impact on the industry in the next five years.

The fragmented approach to regulation and compliance across the globe is having a significant impact on businesses, according to BVI Finance’s Destination Digital report.

The Destination Digital report, launched today by BVI Finance, reveals the strategic priorities, challenges, and jurisdictional considerations facing global fintech businesses. Based on the views of 451 fintech executives from the world’s major financial hubs, it finds a striking 94% of global fintech leaders consider cross-border growth either critical or important to their success. In fact, 63% are already operating through entities in International Finance Centres (IFCs) showing jurisdictions play a pivotal role in how decentralised and digital first businesses operate and grow.