Invest Turks and Caicos Agency (Invest TCI) were delighted to welcome over 125 attendees to its 2nd Annual Economic Conference at Beaches Resort Villages & Spa conference center in Providenciales Friday 8th November.

Entitled: "Financial Services: Building Block of a strong Diversified Economy", the conference heard from the Deputy-Governor, H.E. Anya Williams and the Honourable Premier, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade about the need to build a diverse economy. Lorna Smith, former head of BVI Finance, spoke on the opportunities and benefits the Turks and Caicos Islands could enjoy if we take action to develop our financial services sector. The conference also heard from Invest TCI's CEO, James Bursey, on the importance of technology and innovation in building a firm platform for future growth.

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