FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Barbados Set to Host STEP CC10 

TORONTO, Ont. – March 22, 2010 – For the first time ever Barbados will host one of the trust world’s most respected conferences – The STEP Caribbean Conference (STEP CC10) will land at the Hilton May 24 – 26, 2010.  

Conference Chair, Adrian Meyer will be joined by STEP Barbados Branch Chair Roland Jones in welcoming delegates to this leading edge event. Also in residence for the conference, sponsored by Invest Barbados, will be noted Financial Times journalist Vanessa Houlder, who will be moderating a watershed session called “Repositioning For Recovery” – a no holds barred Q&A session with some of the region’s most respected minds.

Vanessa will also be visiting key government and business officials while in Barbados and has been asked to also host a round table “meet the press” breakfast session for key sponsors and other VIP’s. Lead sponsor RBC is excited to be involved in the STEP Caribbean Conference. 

“For us it was an easy business decision to come on board as a lead sponsor for the event. We consider the STEP Caribbean Conference a must attend conference and we are encouraging Barbadians in the financial services sector as well as the legal and accounting communities to attend and learn more about what is happening in the trust and financial services sector from around the region and around the world.” commented Roland Jones, Branch Chairman. 

Topics at this year’s much anticipated conference include;

  • What is Next on the OECD Wish List
  • Deciphering the OECD's End Game,
  • TIEA's – Friend or Foe,
  • Spotting A Ponzi Scheme BEFORE You Invest
  • Negotiating Tax Treaties
  • Death of a Marriage, Latin American "Trusts" (Fideicomisos) and Their Uses, International Trusts and Their Uses for Latin American Persons
  • Doing Outbound Business, The Next Generation
  • Role of IFC's in the Global Economy
  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Protectors But Were Afraid to Ask, Lessons Learned from the Financial Crisis
  • The Legitimacy of Tax Planning
  • Repositioning for Recovery and more. 

The Step Caribbean Conference, now in its 12th year, promises to reposition trust
professionals to recover in 2010. Along with lessons from the brilliant minds scheduled to speak at this year’s conference, attendees will benefit from networking with other professionals in their field; they will gain knowledge for new business development; and indulge in continuing education with noted Canadian bestselling author of The Wealthy Barber, David Chilton.  

Before breaking to home school his children, David Chilton was amongst the most sought-after speakers in North America. He is known for his unique combination of expert knowledge and humour, which helps to take the intimidation and dryness out of financial planning. Chilton’s new speeches aren’t about just money; they’re about believing in yourself and overcoming mistakes (many of his are truly hilarious). Above all, his talks are about perspective – the missing ingredient in many people’s lives and financial plans.                                                  

For more information: Allie Giamprini – 1.416.605.8977 

Website:www.stepcaribbeanconference.com