The BVI Finance (previously BVI International Finance Centre) plays a pivotal role in the promotion and marketing of the BVI as a leading international business and finance centre. Established in 2002 as part of the government's commitment to support the financial services industry, the aim of BVI Finance is to provide a voice to the BVI's financial industry. The launch of BVI Finance marked the final stage in the government’s commitment to international principles to separate the marketing/promotional functions from the regulatory/supervisory areas of the Territory’s financial services industry.