With a strengthened regulatory and supervisory infrastructure, smart legislation to balance client security and crime prevention, industry adherence to international best practice, privacy while preserving financial sector integrity, a “New Era” is heralded. The castings off of the remaining impediments associated with blacklisting combined with the above mentioned considerations, position St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a significantly reformed jurisdiction. Since June 2003, increased growth was realized in almost every area of this sector with an average growth rate of 65% in 2005.
Attractive investment incentives include;

	A low cost operating center with low fee structures
	Zero taxation including 25 years competitive tax exemption for IBCs
	Industry legislation that is practical and friendly
	Highly respected regulatory authority overseeing a regime that meets international standards

Investment opportunities exist in International Business Companies (IBCs), International Trusts, International banks, International Insurance Companies and Mutual Funds.

Sound regulation of the International Financial Services sector of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is achieved under the guidance of several key institutions, namely its regulatory agency, the International Financial Services Authority (IFSA) with assistance from, the Financial Intelligence Unit and the National Anti Money Laundering Committee. Key to investment promotions of this thriving sector is its Promotional Agency, Invest SVG. 

Advantages of the Jurisdiction 

The advantages of the St.Vincent and the Grenadines' jurisdiction include:

	Sovereign nation and government committed to the growth of the industry
	Political stability
	Professional infrastructure
	Excellent telecommunications
	Relatively safe
	Low operating cost