Sponsors

Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting the 2010 STEP Asia Conference.

Gold Sponsors

Day 1

Guernsey is a premier European fiduciary centre with 50 years experience in supplying trust and corporate services.

Today, the Island plays host to some 150 licensed fiduciaries, ranging from large organisations to independent, boutique operations. Together they hold more than £300bn worth of assets in trust.

In addition, there are some 60 licensed individuals who can act within the sector as directors, co-trustees or trust protectors. These fiduciary organisations and individuals are supported by a comprehensive network of legal, accounting, audit, tax and actuarial services.

The Island’s service providers are renowned for their expertise and high standards of service in utilising the innovative structures that are available in Guernsey for the preservation and indeed enhancement of both institutional and individual/family wealth and assets from clients around the globe, including Asia.

Guernsey has modern Trust and Company Law, as well as a cutting edge Company Registry and continues to enhance its Intellectual Property (IP) legislation.

The Island’s position as a highly reputable international finance centre has been reinforced by its inclusion on the OECD 'white list' that was published at the conclusion of the G20 summit in London, April 2009.

www.guernseyfinance.com

Day 2

ILS is a leading international Fiduciary Services Provider now in its 20th year of establishing tax efficient structures to meet a variety of specific client needs and requirements.

Our team of multi-lingual and multi-disciplined professionals work together across our global spread to provide professional, high quality services and products, and maintain excellent client service at all times.

As an internationally-based group, our global footprint allows us to cover all time zones, provide our services in a multitude of languages and offer a range of services and products, both standard and bespoke, to the international businessman or private client.

ILS incorporates and administers companies in more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide, both onshore and offshore, and offers a comprehensive range of tax-efficient structures and related business services for clients of all calibre. Our client base includes private clients, international corporates and professional intermediaries such as banks, lawyers and accountants.

We are a firm of the highest integrity, known for our speed of response and close personal service. Our clients desire fast, efficient and knowledgeable service and with over 80 multi-lingual and multi-disciplined staff including graduates, accountants, lawyers and chartered secretaries, our aim is to deliver service that exceeds client expectations.

Silver Sponsors

Trust is a tradition at Butterfield... in every sense of the word. We've been in the business of establishing and administering trusts for our clients since the advent of offshore trust legislation more than 70 years ago, building long term collaborative relationships. Trust has always been a hallmark of the relationships we have with our clients, it's a legacy we work hard to uphold with personalised service and a commitment to providing clients with access to professionals who have unparalleled expertise in the field of trusteeship and corporate administration.

At Butterfield we can offer a wide variety of solutions from many leading jurisdictions:

Offshore Trusts

- Succession planning
- Asset Protection
- Pre-immigration planning for certain jurisdictions
- Tax planning
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- International Retirement Plans

Asset Holding Structures

- Property Holding Companies
- Investment Holding Companies
- Limited Partnerships
- Protected Cell Companies
- Incorporated Cell Companies
- Private Trust Companies

Administered Trust and Companies

Utilising our services we can offer financial institutions an operation offshore without the initial start up costs or staffing requirements associated with establishing their own physical premises.

- Managed Trust, Investment and Finance Companies

Butterfield Trust can provide assistance from our offices in The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Malta and Switzerland.

Contact Information:
Guy Quigley,
Head of Business Development, Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) Limited
Tel +44 1481 739162  |  Website: www.butterfieldgroup.com

Labuan International Business & Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC)
Asia’s most connected, convenient and cost-efficient IBFC

Labuan IBFC is an ideal investment gateway with a cost-efficient package of updated, robust and progressive regulations. With reasonable fees, excellent physical and technical support plus extensive and favourable tax treaties with 75 countries, we can accommodate a wide range of financial solutions for both corporate and private entities.

We are focused on five key areas:
International holding companies
Private and public investment funds
Captive insurance
Islamic financial services
Wealth management products such as trusts and foundations

For flexible tax options and conducive legal framework operating within a regulatory regime that meets global standards, consider Labuan’s facilitative, flexible and frictionless international business and financial centre.

Labuan IBFC Inc. Sdn Bhd.
Suite 3, Level 11, Block 2B, Plaza Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral, KL Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur

tel. +603 2773 8977
fax. +603 2780 2077
email: info@LabuanIBFC.my
www.LabuanIBFC.my

Offshore Incorporations Group (OIL) is Asia’s leading company formation specialist.  Since 1986, OIL has been committed to providing efficient company formation services in premier jurisdictions including British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cayman Islands, Samoa, Seychelles, Anguilla, Bahamas, Delaware and Mauritius.

OIL provides:
- Comprehensive shelf company list available on www.offshore-inc.com to allow you to search and reserve shelf companies from a real time listing
- Incorporations with special names or special features on request
- A broad range of post incorporations services

With offices in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, OIL has a highly experienced team of over 200 professionals dedicated to providing unrivalled support to our clients including leading professional advisory firms, financial institutions, public listed companies and commercial enterprises throughout Asia.  The Group has recently opened its Shanghai office to provide full support to our clients in the PRC.

By leveraging OIL Group’s 25 years of expertise in company formation and strong network of trusted professionals in leading jurisdictions, clients receive highest quality service that complement their business needs.

For more information about OIL, please visit www.offshore-inc.com or email marketing@offshore-inc.com

Bronze Sponsors

The Global Pensions Group is a dedicated boutique pension’s advisory firm, specialising in the creation, administration and maintenance of international pension funds for executives that live and work away from their home country.

Founded in 1993 by the current Managing Director, Mr. Kelvin Boyd, the business which does not provide investment advice, holds a proud and extensive track record of management performance. Furthermore, our discerning clients from across the globe, many of whom are referred to us by large banking and financial services firms in Asia; enjoy a level of intimate professional support that is unrivaled in the marketplace.

With headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, we have a presence in Hong Kong and New Zealand with plans for further expansion. In addition, our directors, who directly manage client interaction, travel extensively to meet with referring sources, clients and prospective clients alike, ensuring a depth of engagement that is an essential element of our customer service.

The Global Pensions Group funds, whether they be corporate or individual, provide our clients with many unique features, including;

• Genuine input into their pension affairs; both pre and post retirement
• Expansive flexibility and personal choice of investment strategies and advisors
• Highly tax effective compliant and portable fund structures 
• Premium asset protection, access flexibility and succession availability

Should you wish to explore how The Global Pensions Group can assist you or your clients please call +61 3 9865 8580, email admin@globalpensionsgroup.com or visit our website at www.globalpensionsgroup.com

Southpac offers asset protection trust services in the Cook Islands, Nevis, New Zealand, and Switzerland.   Our affiliates in the Cook Islands also offer complete banking and insurance solutions.  As authors of the world's first asset protection trust law over twenty years ago, the name Southpac is synonymous with asset protection. Southpac is now widely regarded as the preeminent financial services provider for asset protection clients, and variations of our legislation have been enacted in over a dozen countries.

Our global staff provide expert advice and support every day to lawyers and accountants engaged in offshore asset protection, international banking, and tax-preferred insurance strategies.  Our services come at no charge to the professional advisor.  Find out how we can help you to protect your clients and strengthen your practice.

Official Media Partners

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www.chinaoffshore.com.hk

www.stepjournal.org

Gala Dinner and Drinks

Delegate Bag

Memory Stick

Official International Business Newspaper

Speakers Dinner

Pre-Conference Drinks

Pens & Pads

Exhibitors

AP Executive is a division of AP Group, the global recruitment partner to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2004.  We are a specialist international recruitment consultancy with dedicated consultants assisting businesses and individuals in the private wealth management industry worldwide.

AP Executive’s clients include private banking institutions, investment managers, family offices, trust companies, law firms, accountancy practices and other professional organisations in the wealth management field. With in-depth knowledge of the onshore and offshore markets and an unparalleled international network, our team of experienced consultants are able to deliver a seamless and comprehensive recruitment solution, providing a bespoke and confidential service to our clients.

From offices in Guernsey, Jersey, London, Cyprus, Geneva and Zurich, our experienced professional consultants cover senior level hires in more than 40 jurisdictions globally.

AP Executive is proud of our association as global recruitment partner to STEP. We offer a confidential and unique service to STEP members worldwide, and work actively to promote the STEP brand, courses and qualifications to those working in the private client field. We are a committed, long-standing supporter and sponsor of STEP events worldwide.

To receive information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jackie Boole: jackie@barkerbrooks.co.uk