LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CEO Insight has released its Q1 2026 issue, offering senior executives, investors and policymakers an in-depth examination of how jurisdictions are competing for capital, credibility and relevance in an increasingly selective global environment. The issue brings together interviews and analysis from leading international financial centres and trade hubs, with a focus on governance, regulatory clarity and execution.
The edition opens in the British Virgin Islands, where CEO Insight speaks with Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE, Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development. The interview explores how the BVI is positioning itself at the intersection of fintech innovation and institutional trust. As digital assets, tokenisation and cross-border capital flows continue to accelerate, the BVI’s long-standing emphasis on legal certainty, regulatory clarity and stability is presented as a strategic advantage rather than a constraint. Minister Smith outlines how predictability and robust oversight are becoming increasingly decisive factors for firms operating in fast-moving sectors that nevertheless depend on confidence and credibility.
From the Caribbean, the issue turns to the Mediterranean, featuring an interview with Kurt Farrugia, CEO of Transport Malta. The discussion examines Malta’s role as one of Europe’s most influential maritime administrations and how it is navigating intensifying regulatory scrutiny, decarbonisation pressures and the digital transformation of shipping. Malta’s approach, grounded in quality, compliance and service standards, highlights how disciplined governance can reinforce competitiveness in an industry facing structural change. The interview positions maritime administration not merely as a technical function, but as a strategic lever in global trade and logistics.
The theme of trust as infrastructure continues in Liechtenstein. In conversation with Simon Tribelhorn, CEO of the Liechtenstein Bankers Association, CEO Insight explores how the principality is refining its financial centre proposition through coherence rather than speed. With dual access to Swiss and EU markets and a predictable framework for digital assets and tokenisation, Liechtenstein is presented as an example of how innovation can be operationalised within a stable legal and regulatory architecture. For CEOs managing regulatory exposure across multiple jurisdictions, the emphasis on long-term reliability emerges as a differentiator.
Execution, rather than aspiration, is the defining focus of the issue’s coverage of Durban. Through interviews and analysis with Invest Durban, the magazine examines how the city is strengthening its position as a regional gateway for trade and investment. The feature looks at logistics investment, industrial resilience and proactive investor aftercare, highlighting how cities that reduce friction, improve infrastructure reliability and align public and private stakeholders are better placed to attract and retain capital. In a climate of selective investment, the ability to demonstrate delivery is shown to be increasingly decisive.
Across these features, the Q1 2026 issue of CEO Insight reflects a broader recalibration underway in global finance and trade. As geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory divergence and technological change reshape decision-making, the publication argues that trust, governance and execution are emerging as the core currencies of competitiveness. Rather than chasing scale or novelty alone, jurisdictions and institutions that can combine innovation with stability are gaining ground.
The Q1 2026 issue is now available to subscribers and selected partners, and will be distributed globally and across CEO Insight’s digital platforms.
Jamie Harrison
CEO Insight
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