The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is hosting its Annual Caribbean Conference in The Bahamas this year, at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island. Under the theme "A New Day Dawns: Pursuing Excellence Through Shared Skills and Experiences", the event spans three days, May 3-5.
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is the Presenting Sponsor for this "Premier Forum for Trust Professionals in 2004", with the Bahamas Ministry of Financial Services and Investments and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism coming on board as Platinum Sponsors. Gold Sponsors include the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies, and the Bahamas Financial Services Board. See link below for the conference brochure and registration form, which also lists other sponsoring agencies.
Organisers point to the diverse list of topics covering a broad range of issues relevant in today's working environment. These include Rights & Needs of Beneficiaries, Credit, Litigating Trust Disputes, Access to Information, International Probates, TIEAs, Alternative Structures and Corporate Issues. Special features of this year’s conference are Technical Tutorials and "Ask the Expert" sessions which provide the opportunity for participants to get up close and personal with industry experts.