From Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi, Gibraltar is pursuing new industries and investors as part of a major economic diversification drive. Minister Nigel Feetham says the campaign is already generating business. The bigger question is how far those opportunities can spread through Gibraltar’s wider economy.

Something significant took place in London in March 2026. Visa — the payment network underpinning hundreds of millions of everyday transactions worldwide — formally announced that it is building infrastructure for a future in which artificial intelligence initiates and completes payments autonomously, on behalf of consumers. That announcement deserves attention well beyond the payments industry. It is called agentic commerce, and it marks a meaningful turning point in how commerce is conducted.

Even if you are not attending, next week could be an important moment for Gibraltar. The HM Government of Gibraltar will host a full programme of events in London, bringing together leaders from finance, insurance, technology and private client sectors. The series builds on the success of Gibraltar Day in London and aims to showcase Gibraltar as a thriving hub for business, innovation and international collaboration.