The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (Cook Islands Finance) is set to highlight the jurisdiction’s world-class expertise in trust and asset protection services at two premier financial industry conferences in the United States.
A delegation, led by Cook Islands Finance CEO Tony Fe’ao, will attend the 20th Annual Estate Planning Institute and the Outbound USA Investment Summit in New York and Los Angeles. These events will provide an opportunity to showcase the Cook Islands’ advanced legal structures and the jurisdiction’s reputation as a global leader in wealth management and estate planning.
The mission will focus on the Cook Islands’ technical expertise and innovative trust solutions, particularly the International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT).
Aimata Pittman, Marketing Coordinator at Cook Islands Finance who will attend both conferences, commented:
“Our asset protection solutions are world-class, and we are committed to demonstrating how the Cook Islands can provide high-net-worth individuals with unparalleled wealth protection. Attending these key conferences allows us to build meaningful relationships with global financial professionals and showcase the strength and security of our jurisdiction.”
Fe’ao underscored the value of Cook Islands’ experience and expertise:
“Our reputation as a world leader in asset protection is built on four decades of legal innovation, political and regulatory stability, and a body of case law that proves the effectiveness of our asset protection legislation.”
“We will be joined by Cook Islands-based legal professionals Tine Ponia, Managing Director at Asiaciti Trust Cook Islands, and Noovai Aspris, Senior Legal Counsel at Trustees & Fiduciaries Cook Islands, who bring decades of experience in trust law, wealth structuring, and asset protection.”
For more information or to contact the Cook Islands delegation contact enquiry@fsda.gov.ck
SPEAKER PROFILES
Tine Ponia
Managing Director, Asiaciti Trust Cook Islands
A seasoned legal expert with over 20 years of experience, Tine Ponia is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Courts of the Cook Islands and New Zealand. Her in-depth knowledge of trust structures and asset protection strategies positions her as a key authority in global wealth planning. Tine’s expertise is instrumental in navigating complex legal frameworks to ensure maximum security for clients’ assets.
Noovai Aspris
Legal Counsel, Trustees & Fiduciaries (Cook Islands) Ltd.
With legal qualifications from Auckland University and bar admissions in New Zealand and New South Wales, Australia, Noovai Aspris is a leading figure in trust law and asset protection. She provides strategic guidance on sophisticated trust structures and legal compliance, ensuring that clients receive robust, future-proof solutions for their wealth management needs.
