The Cook Islands: A pioneering financial hub

A 16 page Special Report on the Cook Islands has been published with CEO Insight, a website dedicated to business leaders and C-Suite executives seeking information on foreign direct investment, tax, EU regulation, logistics, risk management, governance and compliance, insurance and liability, sustainability, finance, business technology, communications, health care and business travel. The supplement includes an interview […]

Cook Islands Balancing Transparency and Privacy in Captive Insurance

Alan Taylor, Legal and Technical Advisor to the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA), penned an article for the inaugural Asset Management Captive Insurance Annual 2024. The Annual, published by the Captive Insurance Times, addresses Asset management, which is often treated as an afterthought when forming a captive.  Taylor notes in the article that over the […]

Cook Islands Financial Services shine in Singapore and Shanghai

Cook Islands delegation at STEP Asia 2024 in Singapore. L-R Nadine Newnham, Terai Boaza (Trustees & Fiduciaries Cook Islands), Matthew Smith (Southpac Group), Tony Fe’ao (Cook Islands Finance) and Antony Will (Cook Islands Trust Corporation). The Cook Islands continued to build its reputation as an international financial services jurisdiction, showcasing its unique offerings at two […]

Cook Islands trust expertise at STEP Asia 2024

Cook Islands Finance is proud to announce its attendance at STEP Asia 2024, the highly anticipated annual conference for international trust and estate planning professionals, taking place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. This annual event unites global leaders in wealth management, offering a dynamic platform to explore trends, share insights, and strengthen connections within the […]

Cook Islands Showcases World-Class Financial Services in Florida

Jenner Davis – MIRU Global, Fronz Tiseli – Senior Legal Counsel Cook Islands Trust Corporation, Tony Fe’ao – CEO Cook Islands Finance, and Tine Ponia – Managing Director, Asiaciti Cook Islands at STEP MIAMI SUMMIT in Florida. The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (Cook Islands Finance) featured at the prestigious STEP Miami Summit, a […]

Cook Islands trust experts headline Estate Planning Forum in Miami

The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (operating as Cook Islands Finance) is pleased to announce the Cook Islands Trust & Estate Planning Forum, taking place in the Davis Room at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Key Biscayne, Miami. This forum will highlight the jurisdiction’s expertise in wealth management, asset protection, and international estate planning, […]

Registry Reinforces Cook Islands’ Robust Regulatory Reputation

The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) proudly announced the successful launch of its newly upgraded Online Registry for International Entities. This important milestone marked the completion of a project that commenced with the approval of Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding in June 2021.  After years of dedicated planning and development, the system officially went […]

Cook Islands to feature in Shanghai Investment Summit

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New Cyber Security Policy Strengthens Cook Islands Financial Security

The Cook Islands announced the release of its Cyber Security Policy 2024, marking a significant step in ensuring a secure digital environment for our citizens and financial services industry. The policy was officially launched during the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Edgewater Resort, with Minister Tingika Elikana delivering […]

Cook Islands Finance announce STEP Asia 2024 Sponsorship

Cook Islands Finance, the government agency dedicated to promoting and advancing the financial services industry, is pleased to announce its role as a Bronze Sponsor for the highly anticipated 2024 STEP Asia Conference. The event will take place on 12-13 November in Singapore. This year’s STEP Asia Conference will cover key topics for family planning […]