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Message From Minister of Finance & Econiomic Management,Honourable Willie Jimmy Tapangararua MP
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Willie Jimmy Tapangararua convened a meeting on 6 June 2008 at the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu offices to discuss the future of the Vanuatu Offshore Finance Centre. The Meeting brought together representatives from the government, regulators and industry.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Willie Jimmy Tapangararua convened a meeting on 6 June 2008 at the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu offices to discuss the future of the Vanuatu Offshore Finance Centre. The Meeting brought together representatives from the government, regulators and industry. In his opening address, the Minister of Finance sought outcomes on key issues including:
- The role of government;
- Legislative framework of the Finance Centre and Regulatory requirements;
- Tax information exchange agreements; and
- Development and promotion of the Finance Centre.
The Commissioner of the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission, Mr. George Andrews presented an analysis of the current situation in the Financial Centre along with options for a way forward.
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A paper on economic situation and prospects in Vanuatu was presented by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, Mr. Odo Tevi.
A paper on how to best market the Vanuatu Finance Centre was presented by the Chairman of the Finance Centre of Vanuatu, Mr. Mark Stafford.
The outcomes of the Meeting would be presented to Cabinet for endorsement and form the basis for future direction of the Vanuatu Finance Centre.
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