THE BVI
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The British Virgin Islands is a leading hub for international financial services, supported by a strong legal framework, a transparent environment, and progressive regulation that continues to attract global investors and industry professionals.
OUR ROLE
The BVI Association of Registered Agents also known as ARA, plays a vital role in this ecosystem, serving as a bridge between practitioners and regulators. We advocate for practical reforms, promote best practices, and ensure that our members uphold the highest standards of service and compliance.
Together, we help shape a financial services sector that is not only resilient and competitive—but also deeply trusted by the global community.
Registration
The ARA represents the interests of Registered Agents before government, regulators, and industry bodies.
Ensures your organization has a voice
Becoming a member of the BVI Association of Registered Agents (ARA) offers strategic, operational, and regulatory advantages for organizations operating in the jurisdiction.
Only entities authorized and listed as Registered Agents by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) qualify. The FSC maintains the official list of licensed Registered Agents.
Payment
The transaction may be made by cheque payable to the BVI Association of Registered Agents or by direct deposit to our Republic Bank account number 980105004912.
The ARA Council
2025 - 2026
The BVI Association of Registered Agents (ARA) Council acts as the governing body representing registered agents in the British Virgin Islands.
Its main role is to coordinate industry efforts, advocate on regulatory and policy matters, promote best practices, and help strengthen the professionalism and global competitiveness of the BVI registered agent sector.
Mark Stevens
Amy Roost
Co-Chair.
Harneys Fiduciary Managing Director – Client Services.
Amy has championed the BVI since 2003: with decades of experience in corporate administration management across a variety of jurisdictions, Amy is responsible for client services at Harneys Fiduciary. She returned to the BVI in 2025 following 8 years in Harneys Fiduciary’s London office.
Jenna Lee
Kerry Graziola
Co-Chair
Harneys Fiduciary Director of Fiduciary & Custodial | BVI.
Kerry has been working in financial services in the BVI for the past two decades and is a director at Harneys Fiduciary, where she is part of the fiduciary and custodial team. Kerry comes with a wealth of knowledge in fiduciary and corporate services.
Steven Spark
Helen Marquis
Secretary
JTC -Senior Manager Private Capital Services.
Helen bring nearly 20 years in financial services. She offers strategic leadership in regulatory compliance, trust and fiduciary management, and corporate governance.
John Stanburg
Kerry Nichols
Treasure
Harneys Fiduciary Corporate Services Senior Administrator.
Kerry Nichols is an experienced Corporate Services Senior Administrator and Credit Controller at Harneys Corporate Services, with 18 years of proven expertise in the field.
Mark Stevens
Kimberly Seagojo
Legal Chair
TMF Group Legal Counsel.
Kimberly has practiced law in the BVI for over a decade. With significant experience in regulatory law and investment funds gained at one of the BVI’s leading law firms, she now serves as TMF Group's Legal Counsel for its Caribbean Market .
Michele Hibbert
Michele Hibbert
Education Chair
PMA TRUST (BVI) LTD. Executive Director.
Michele brings extensive experience in corporate and financial markets, has alo been envolved on overseeing cross-jurisdictional of operations and developing AML/CFT risk-based strategies, as well as leading in-house legal teams for multinational companies and managing high-level projects.
Jenna Lee
Sharnette Chalwell
Social Chair
VISTRA -Senior Corporate Administrator.
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Steven Spark
Viola Salomon
Public Relations Chair
Dentons Corporate Services (BVI) Limited-Senior Corporate Manager.
Viola Salomon has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves as Senior Corporate Manager at Dentons Corporate Services (BVI) Limited, where she specializes in corporate administration and client relationship management.
