Two thirds of fintech use IFCs as cross-border growth tops agenda

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 24th June 2025, Chainwire

Access to international markets is a key priority for a 3rd of executives when picking a jurisdiction. 28% see access to financing and financial investment as a difficulty, while the same number point to regulatory compliance and altering policies. BVI Financing introduces Location Digital at Fintech on the Seas, a first-of-its-kind digital assets conference taking place on Necker Island.

The Destination Digital report, released today by BVI Financing, reveals the strategic concerns, obstacles, and jurisdictional considerations facing global fintech services. Almost half (46%) of fintech services say tech integration to boost operational efficiency is a priority over the next 2 years, with business leaders within exchanges (64%) and the tokenization sector (59%) particularly focused on automation and digital infrastructure.

Despite their drive for global growth, fintech businesses face a variety of obstacles as they expand and scale. The ever-changing and fragmented regulatory landscape, especially in the digital assets space, means these organizations need jurisdictions with the ability to navigate compliance requirements, such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC), across multiple markets. Provided 24% of global fintech executives see this as a significant challenge, IFCs provide the industry with an innovative approach to regulation.

As organizations within the global fintech sector increasingly seek to operate in jurisdictions with the expertise, infrastructure, and regulatory clarity, IFCs will remain critical to the industry’s transformation and international growth.