Cook Islands to feature at US investment summit

America OUtbound

Cook Islands Finance, the government agency dedicated to promoting and advancing the financial services industry, is pleased to announce its role as a Silver Sponsor for the exclusive America Outbound Summit in California. The events will take place on May 7th in Los Angeles and May 9th in San Francisco respectively. The America Outbound Summit has […]

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 […]

Experienced trustees elevate the Cooks presence at Estate Planning Institute

The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (operating as Cook Islands Finance) is delighted to announce the presence of 3 experienced legal practitioners to represent the Cook Islands trust industry at the upcoming 19th Annual International Estate Planning Institute in New York on the 14th & 15th of March. Cook Islands Finance are a key […]

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 […]

CSB Welcome New CEO Joseph Horn-Smith

Joseph Horn-Smith - new CEO of CSB Bank Cook Islands

Capital Security Bank (CSB) announced the appointment of Mr Joseph Horn-Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2024.  Horn-Smith, who previously served as CSB’s Chief Operating Officer, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in financial services to his new leadership role. Horn-Smith has been a driving force behind CSB’s operational […]

Cook Islands Finance Announce Change in Board Chairmanship

FSDA Chairperson Ms Dallas Young and incoming Chairperson Ms Karla Eggelton. Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA), the government agency dedicated to promoting and advancing the financial services industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Karla Eggelton as Chairperson of the FSDA Board of Directors.   Ms Eggelton, who is the Chief […]

Exploring Cook Islands’ Financial Horizons with CEO Insight

Tony Fe’ao, Chief Executive Officer at Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA), shared insights into the mandate and vision of the FSDA (which operates as Cook Islands Finance). The article was published in CEO Insight, a quarterly publication that provides insights into business strategy, leadership, and global trends. Fe’ao discusses the agency’s role in […]

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 […]

Cook Islands Finance Showcases Global Appeal at STEP Asia 2023

Cook Islands Finance CEO Tony Fe’ao (Left) was joined at STEP Asia 2023 by Nadine Newnham and Noovai Aspris of Trustees and Fiduciaries Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Finance, the government agency entrusted with promoting and developing the financial services sector, embraced the opportunity to highlight the Cook Islands financial services industry on the global stage at the highly anticipated 2023 STEP Asia Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on November 14-15, 2023. Cook Islands Finance CEO Tony Fe’ao (Left) […]

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 […]