STEP Caribbean Conference

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Only events listed on the Conference Schedule are part of the STEP Caribbean Conference. Springstreet Communications and the Conference Steering Committee do not endorse any privately organized events that are run in parallel with our sponsored hospitalities or programme.

Business casual attire is suggested for the duration of the conference. Evening cocktail attire is recommended for the Sunday Social and Dinner (no jeans or beach wear please at any of the hospitality events).

SUNDAY, MAY 23RD

	10:00am - 1:00pm			Exhibitor Set Up - Exhibitor Hall
	10:00am - 12:00pm			Early Registration - Exhibitor Hall
	11:00am - 5:00pm			Golf & Island Tours Royal Westmoreland Golf: More Info Island Tours: More Info
	6pm - Cocktails 7pm - Dinner 8pm - Evening Speaker			Social and Dinner - Needhams Ballroom, Hilton Hotel Join guest speaker and noted author of “The Wealthy Barber” David Chilton for the opening reception and dinner on Sunday evening. We’ll gather for cocktails at 6pm, move to dinner for 7 pm and David promises to educate and amuse at 8pm with his keynote address. A wonderful way to kick off CC10 and a chance to catch up with old friends and connect with new ones. David Chilton, Author of "The Wealthy Barber" Sponsored by Business Bermuda

MONDAY, MAY 24TH

	8:00am - 9:00am			Registration, Continental Breakfast & Meet the Sponsors - Exhibitor Hall
	9:00am - 9:15am			Opening Remarks Adrian Meyer - Conference Chair The Honorable David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados STEP Worldwide Chair Michael Young
	9:20am - 10:15am			TIEA's – Friend or Foe? Pressure from the OECD has led many IFCs to rush into signing TIEAs. Should they be responding to such pressures? What are the advantages and disadvantages of TIEAs? How do TIEAs operate in practice? Richard Hay, Stikeman Elliott
	10:20am - 11:15am			Understanding the OECD's Strategy Join Professor Jason Sharman, PHD, Queen Elizabeth II Fellow, as he tackles this timely and potentially explosive topic. Professor Sharman is a noted author of four books including “Havens in a Storm and The Struggle for Global Tax Regulations” as well as the author of an upcoming white paper entitled “Offshore and the New Political Economy”. Considered one of the brightest commentators on the international fiscal environment, Professor Sharman will take a walk behind the scenes at what is next for the OECD. Dr. Jason Sharman, Griffith University
	11:15am - 11:45am			Coffee Break & Meet the Sponsors - Exhibitor Hall Sponsored by AP Executive
	11:45am - 12:25pm			What is on the OECD Wish List? Rachelle Boyle, a senior tax expert with the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development, will brief us on the OECD’s progress with a look at peer reviews, responses to global forums and future initiatives within the new context of offshore tax development. Rachelle Boyle, Global Forum Secretariat, OECD
	12:30pm - 1:00pm			STEP Worldwide and Regional Update Keith Johnston reports on the many initiatives undertaken by STEP WW, with the support of the Caribbean Regional Committee and STEP's Public Policy Committee, which provide robust support for STEP practitioners in the Caribbean and Latin American regions. Keith will also take this opportunity to update you on other exciting STEP developments globally and regionally. Keith Johnston, STEP Worldwide
	1:00pm - 2:00pm			Seated Lunch - The Lighthouse Terrace, Hilton Hotel Presentation by Invest Barbados, Presenting Sponsor
	2:00pm - 3:00pm			Spotting A Ponzi Scheme BEFORE You Invest So you’re ready to take a plunge! The broker has great references and your best friend boasts of fabulous success in the market on her advice. The investment plan checks out and the promised returns look more than encouraging. Can you smell a rat? If it walks like duck and makes noise like a duck it is probably .....a Ponzi scheme. James Corbett Q.C., Kobre & Kim LLP
	3:05pm - 3:45pm			Negotiating Tax Treaties As the world moves to an era of greater tax information exchange, it is interesting to find out what factors are important in negotiations between countries. Ben Arrindell who has had experience in negotiating many tax treaties, gives us an insight into the process. Ben Arrindell, Cidel Bank & Trust Inc.
	3:45pm - 4:15pm			Coffee Break & Meet the Sponsors - Exhibitor Hall Sponsored by H&J Fiduciary Services Ltd
	4:15pm - 5:00pm			Death of a Marriage It is a fact that in poor economic conditions, more marriages fall apart and Trustees are likely to be involved in more marital disputes. Acclaimed Trust Academic Mr. Justice David Hayton will present a paper highlighting recent trust interests involving marriage breakdowns. Justice David Hayton, Caribbean Court of Justice
	5:00pm - 5:10pm			Closing
	6:30pm - 9:00pm			Hospitality Event - Charles Fort, Hilton Hotel Always a treat, the Monday evening event will be held at “The Fort”, a historic outdoor venue located just behind the hotel right on the water. Noted for its exquisite sunsets, our delegates will enjoy a cocktail and “dine around” menu while listening to local Barbadian music and entertainment. A must attend, the Monday evening event is a casual outdoor event that allows delegates to relax and enjoy the scenery – join us at 6:30pm. We’ll start the evening with a cocktails at sunset ... Sponsored by Stenham

TUESDAY, MAY 25TH

	7:45am - 8:30am Breakfast buffet opens at 7:15am			Breakfast with Vanessa Houlder of The Financial Times of London - Needhams Ballroom Up close and personal with a leading financial journalist – a round table discussion about what’s hot and what’s not in the IFC world from a key influencer and definite insider. Vanessa Houlder, The Financial Times of London
	8:50am - 9:00am			Opening Remarks
	9:00am - 9:40am			Latin American "Trusts" (Fideicomisos) and Their Uses The author of the recently published “Trusts in Latin America” (Oxford Press), will outline the origins and connection between the Latin American trust and the Anglo-Saxon model, briefing delegates on the actual uses of trusts in several Latin American countries and their relevance for foreign Trust and Estates Practitioners. Nicolás Malumian, Malumián & Fossati
	9:45am - 10:30am			International Trusts and Their Uses for Latin American Persons Many Latin American residents consider the use of trust structures outside of their home jurisdiction for succession planning purposes and for tax advantages. Our speaker will consider some of the issues involved with the transfer of assets into and out of such structures including transfer taxes, community property rules and forced heirship rules. Ivan Sacks, Withers Bergman LLP
	10:30am - 11:00am			Coffee Break & Meet the Sponsors - Exhibitor Hall Sponsored by ATC
	Break Out Sessions 11:00am - 12:00pm & 12:05pm - 1:00pm Choose two of the four available sessions.			Doing Outbound Business with . . . Savvy business people know that the 21st century will be dominated by the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). Four professionals with extensive practical experience share their insights on doing outbound business with residents from these vitally important emerging economic centres.
				Brazil - William Heuseler, Itaú Private Bank
				China - Nick Jacob, LG
				India - Sanjvee Shah, Speechly Bircham LLP
				Russia - Michael J. Legamaro, Morgan Lewis
	1:00pm - 2:00pm			Buffet Lunch - The Breeze Way, Hilton Hotel
	2:00pm - 2:45pm			The Next Generation New age settlors and beneficiaries are not minded simply to allow trustees to manage their inheritances. They want to remain involved. They are often more savvy than professional trustees and have clear ideas as to the investment strategies. Advising settlors who intend assets to be maintained for the long term, while balancing the interests of a new generation of beneficiaries, gives rise to considerations about limiting trustee involvement while preserving the integrity of the trust. How are these challenges best met? Stella Mitchell-Voisin, Close Summit Trust Co. SA
	2:50pm - 3:30pm			Role of IFC's in the Global Economy IFC's have been scapegoats for much of the global economy's recent woes despite empirical evidence that, far from being treated as pariahs, they should be recognised as being essential to the efficient international flow of the world's resources. Prof. James Hines explodes the myths. Prof. James Hines, University of Michigan Law School
	3:30pm - 4:00pm			Coffee Break & Meet the Sponsors - Exhibitor Hall
	4:05pm - 4:50pm			Everything You Wanted to Know About Protectors But Were Afraid to Ask What is their proper role? What happens when they go missing or become incapacitated? What information should they have to do the job? What does case law and statute have to say about them? Shân will guide you through the thicket with some practical guidance on these increasingly important issues. Shân Warnock-Smith Q.C., 5 Stone Buildings
	4:50pm - 4:55pm			Closing
	6:30pm - 8:00pm Bus boarding at 5:30pm (Hotel Entrance)			Cocktail Reception - Sandy Lane Country Club If you’ve never been to Sandy Lane, this is your opportunity to experience one of the world’s finest Country Clubs at our Tuesday evening cocktail reception -- buses will leave the hotel at 5:30 pm for Sandy Lane and a chance to experience the best of Barbados and the cool elegance of Sandy Lane. Enjoy a cocktail under the stars with fellow delegates until 8 pm and then either head back to the hotel on the bus for a free evening or get a group together for dinner in The Gap ... it’s your choice and a full list of options for dinner will be available at the registration desk from the start of the conference. Sponsored by FirstCaribbean International Bank

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH

	8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast starting at 7:30am			Continental Breakfast & Case Update - Needhams Ballroom Get caught up on the latest decisions. Toby Graham presents the recently decided trust cases from around the world. Toby Graham, Farrer & Co
	9:00am - 9:45am			Lessons Learned from the Financial Crisis Lessons learned from the Financial Crisis: Every crisis presents a learning opportunity. Professor Avinash Persaud, a top rated intellectual dealing with the financial crisis, will present his list of lessons to be learned. Avinash Persaud, Intelligence Capital
	9:50am - 10:35am			The Legitimacy of Tax Planning As governments continue to blur the distinction between tax avoidance, tax evasion and money laundering and to characterise tax avoidance as immoral, is the perceived right of every citizen legitimately to minimise the amount of tax he or she pays being eroded? Might these efforts, and increasing tax rates, have the unintended consequence of actually damaging "onshore" economies? Nick Jacob, LG
	10:40am - 12:00pm			Repositioning for Recovery 2009 will go down as quite possibly the most volatile and turbulent year in the past few decades. That said, where will IFC’s go from here? Join our journalist moderator Vanessa Houlder from the Financial Times of London and an expert international panel including Kenneth Morgan from Rawlinson & Hunter, Wendy Warren from the BFSB, Bruce Zagaris from Berliner Corcoran & Rowe and special guest Keith Johnston from STEP HQ as they get candid about repositioning for success – no holds barred, no questions left unasked and definitely no stone unturned. This promises to cap off CC10 in a “can’t miss” session. Vanessa Houlder, The Financial Times of London Keith Johnston, STEP Worldwide Kenneth Morgan, Rawlinson & Hunter Wendy Warren, Bahamas Financial Services Board Bruce Zagaris, Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP
	12:00pm - 12:10pm			Closing Fredrica Butterfield, STEP CC11 Conference Chair

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