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 […]

Cook Islands Finance Sponsor STEP Miami Summit

Cook Islands Finance is pleased to announce its Emerald Sponsorship for the 13th Annual STEP Miami Summit, scheduled for 24-25 October 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami. This prominent event unites top international trust and estate practitioners to explore the latest trends and insights in the financial services industry. The STEP Miami Summit is […]

Pacific Forum Addresses Correspondent Banking Issues

The Cook Islands was well-represented at the inaugural Pacific Banking Forum. (L-R) Jennifer Henry, Managing Director (Bank of the Cook Islands), Margaret Tangimetua, Deputy Commissioner, (FSC), Sonny Williams (Assistant Minister to the PM), Hon. Mark Brown (PM, Cook Islands) Tony Fe’ao, Financial Services Development Authority (CEO) and Ina Parker-Boxer, Bank of the Cook Islands (CFO). […]

Cook Islands showcase wealth management expertise in USA

Cook Islands Finance delegation at the America Outbound Investment Summit in San Francisco (L-R) Matthew Smith (General Manager, Southpac Group), Tine Ponia (Managing Director, Asiaciti Trust Cook Islands) and Tony Fe’ao (CEO – Cook Islands Finance). The Cook Islands recently showcased its wealth management expertise at the prestigious America Outbound Investment Summit, held on May 7th […]

BSP appoint new Country Manager

BSP Financial Group Ltd recently announced the appointment of Mr Chris Doran as the new Country Head for BSP Financial Group Cook Islands. Doran brings a wealth of experience in banking operations, garnered over a Banking career spanning 18 years. Chris brings with him extensive experience in the BSP Cook Islands operations, having been based […]

Cook Islands trusts feature in New York

The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (Cook Islands Finance), flew the Cook Islands flag at the 19th Annual International Estate Planning Institute held in New York. The annual event attracted nearly 260 lawyers and estate planners from around the United States and the globe.  As a key event sponsor, FSDA hosted an exhibition booth which provided access to […]

CI Finance announce 19th International Estate Planning Institute sponsorship

Cook Islands Finance, the government agency tasked with promoting and developing the financial services industry within the Cook Islands, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 19th Annual International Estate Planning Institute in New York on the 14th & 15th of March, 2024. The International Estate Planning Institute – co-hosted by the New York […]

Cook Islands Finance Presents Proxime Accesit Award at Tereora College Prizegiving

Cook Islands Finance was proud to present Year 13 student Esther Miller with the Proxime Accesit award at the recent 2023 Tereora College Prizegiving. The Proxime Accesit recognises exceptional academic performance and is awarded to the student that secured the second-highest position after the school’s Dux. Cook Islands Finance, the government agency responsible for promoting […]

Navigating Cross-Border Challenges for Estate Planners and Wealth Managers

Cook Islands Barrister Reuben Tylor will feature at the final STEP New Zealand Seminar for 2023. The seminar, held on Wednesday November 29, will delve into ‘Cross border issues with matrimonial/relationship property agreements and the Cook Islands relationship property trust.‘ Tylor will be presenting alongside Israel Vaealiki, a partner in the Private Client and Trusts […]

Cook Islands asset protection features at ABA Family Law Conference

CEO Tony Fe'ao of Cook Islands Finance and Tine Ponia of Asiaciti Trust at the 2023 ABA Family Law Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cook Islands Finance CEO Tony Fe’ao and Tine Ponia, Managing Director at Asiaciti Trust Cook Islands at the 2023 ABA Family Law Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Tony Fe’ao, CEO of Cook Islands Finance, and Tine Fa’asili Ponia, Managing Director at Asiaciti Trust Cook Islands, attended the 2023 ABA Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference […]