Cook Islands Finance is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 20th Annual International Estate Planning Institute, a premier event bringing together top tier professionals in the field of estate planning from around the globe. The event will take place on 27-28 March 2025, in New York, and will be co-hosted by STEP New York and the New York State Bar Association.
The sponsorship underscores the Cook Islands’ ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in the international financial services industry. As a trusted jurisdiction for wealth management, the Cook Islands continues to lead with products and services designed to meet the highest standards of asset protection and estate planning.
“The Cook Islands is to connecting the world to wealth management solutions and the growth of our financial services industry,” stated Tony Fe’ao, CEO at Cook Islands Finance.
“Sponsoring and attending this year’s Institute will expose the Cook Islands to leading trust and estate planners from key markets, especially in the US, where 80% of our trust and estate planning business comes from.”
Joining Cook Islands Finance at this year’s conference will be locally-based trust companies, showcasing the Cook Islands’ innovative trust solutions and reinforce the nation’s position as a leader in financial services.
Reflecting on the success of last year’s Institute, Fe’ao stated, “Having Cook Islands trust companies at the summit provided attendees at our table with valuable technical insights and practical expertise, while also connecting our companies to potential business opportunities with highly relevant industry professionals.”
This year, Cook Islands Finance will continue to highlight the world-class Asset Protection laws and products that have set the standard for asset protection and wealth preservation globally for 40 years. With decades of proven success, the Cook Islands Asset Protection Trust offers unmatched security and flexibility for clients seeking to safeguard their assets from unforeseen risks while planning for their financial future.
For all enquiries or to arrange a meeting with the Cook Islands Finance Team contact enquiry@fsda.gov.ck.
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority, operating as Cook Islands Finance, is a government agency tasked with promoting and developing the financial services industry. Our primary objectives are to encourage, promote, and develop the Cook Islands financial services industry to achieve sustained growth in an economically beneficial, socially responsible, and reputable manner.
