STEP Cayman: Providing A Global Perspective

A key component of the effective operation and continued growth of the local financial services industry is the promotion of the Cayman Islands for what it is: a modern and sophisticated international financial center that is a key contributor to the global economy. For those in the wealth management sector, marketing on this front is a business imperative and obtaining the support of professionals located outside the jurisdiction is critical.

Recognizing this, the Cayman Islands Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP Cayman) hosted the "STEP Cayman Forum" on Sept. 7, 2017 at the Institute of Directors in London. Focusing on wealth planning in international financial centers, the aim of the Forum was to provide an opportunity for leading figures in the trusts industry outside the Cayman Islands to discuss openly the challenges faced generally in the wealth management industry, while highlighting the Cayman Islands as a leading jurisdiction in