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Welcome to Issue 6 of the STEP Journal.

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STEP Cayman Conference

Join us at the STEP Cayman Conference, taking place on 18-19 January 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

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STEP Annual Review 2022/23

Read the 2022/23 Annual Review for an insight into what STEP has achieved over the year.

STEP Blog

Established 20 years ago by the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), International Anti-Corruption Day is on 9 December.

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Digital Legacy Scorecard

The Scorecard assesses the level of difficulty of getting timely access to a user’s account in the event of their death or incapacity, based on the service provider’s Terms of Service Agreement.

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Thought Leadership Series

Join us for this FREE webinar focusing on practical issues when minors inherit cross-border assets between civil and common law systems, taking place on 14 December 2023.

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Advanced Certificates

STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation - England and Wales.

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Committee Vacancies

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More changes to Bahamas economic substance and beneficial ownership regimes

The Bahamas is revising its economic substance reporting regime for the second time in 2023, following an OECD review in October 2023. The review requested three changes to legislation that was...

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Further primary legislation may be needed for crypto-asset recovery, says senior judge

The judge in charge of the London Circuit Commercial Court has published a detailed discussion of topical issues in cryptocurrency claims in England and Wales.

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Isle of Man trust law amendments now in force

The whole of the Isle of Man Trusts and Trustees Act 2023 is now in operation.

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Modern families research reports

Modern families can often be complicated families: they can be challenging, diverse, intricate, and all over the map – often literally – and their needs are equally complex. Identifying and navigating their needs requires expertise and collaboration across borders, cultures and professions.

Setting Standards

Our Codes of Professional Conduct set out the ethical and professional standards our members should uphold.

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