
Cook Islands Finance, in partnership with Trustees & Fiduciaries Cook Islands Ltd, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 17th Annual STEP Los Angeles International Tax & Estate Planning Forum, on 5-6 June in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
This premier event, hosted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Los Angeles Branch, brings together leading private client advisors, legal experts, and international fiduciary professionals for two days of high-level discussions on cross-border estate planning and international tax issues. The 2025 Global Matrix theme underscores the growing complexity and interconnectedness of today’s global estate and wealth management landscape.
The Cook Islands’ sponsorship presence at the forum reinforces its commitment to international financial services and asset protection planning.
Cook Islands Finance CEO, Tony Fe’ao, emphasised the importance of maintaining a visible presence at forums like STEP LA to highlight the jurisdiction’s strengths.
“The STEP LA Forum is an ideal platform to showcase the Cook Islands’ world-class legal framework, innovative trust structures, and the exceptional service providers that support the jurisdiction,” said Mr. Fe’ao.
“We’re particularly pleased to partner with Trustees & Fiduciaries Cook Islands Ltd, whose expertise and longstanding reputation further elevate our joint message.”
Trustees & Fiduciaries Cook Islands Ltd is a licensed trustee company with over 25 years of fiduciary and wealth protection services for international clients. Their participation at the 2025 forum signifies the collaborative spirit within the Cook Islands’ financial services sector.
The 2025 Global Matrix conference promises to deliver cutting-edge insights from international experts, covering topics such as cross-border tax planning, trust and estate structuring, reporting obligations, and developments in global compliance standards.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with thought leaders and engage with Cook Islands based trust and estate planning expert.
For more information on the Cook Islands, visit cookislandsfinance.com.
To learn more about the forum, visit https://site.pheedloop.com/event/STEPLA2025GlobalMatrix/home/