Cook Islands Finance is pleased to announce it will return as a sponsor of the 21st Annual International Estate Planning (IEP) Institute, hosted by STEP New York from 25–27 March 2026 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York.

This will mark Cook Islands Finance’s third consecutive year attending the Institute, reflecting the jurisdiction’s continued commitment to engaging directly with leading private client, trust, and estate planning professionals in the United States and internationally.

The IEP Institute is one of the premier global forums for private client practitioners, offering a comprehensive programme of expert-led sessions focused on cross-border estate planning, asset protection, fiduciary standards, and emerging developments in global wealth structuring.

Cook Islands Finance will showcase the jurisdiction’s established expertise in international trusts, asset protection structures, and fiduciary services, underpinned by a robust regulatory framework and decades of legislative innovation. Delegates can visit the Cook Islands Finance booth throughout the Institute to connect with representatives, discuss structuring solutions, and gain clarity on the jurisdiction’s robust legislative framework and its practical operation in today’s environment..

Cook Islands Finance CEO Tony Fe’ao stated: “Maintaining a consistent presence at key industry forums such as the IEP Institute in New York is a key part of our broader international engagement strategy, aimed at strengthening relationships with key markets, reinforcing jurisdictional visibility, and ensuring we remain top-of-mind for advisors seeking secure and reputable structuring solutions for their clients.”

Cook Islands Finance’s presence at the IEP Institute builds on a year of active engagement with global stakeholders, following successful participation at industry events, across the US and Asia, where the Cook Islands’ trust and fiduciary expertise was showcased to international practitioners.