Samoa International Business and Finance Centre (Samoa IBFC) joined this year’s STEP Asia Conference in Hong Kong as an Exhibit Sponsor, and honestly, it was exciting to be part of one of the region’s top gatherings for trust, estate planning, and wealth management pros. The event pulled in advisors, fiduciaries, lawyers, banks, and folks from international finance hubs all eager to talk about where cross-border planning and private wealth services are heading.
For Samoa IBFC, this wasn’t just another networking gig. It was a real shot to shine a spotlight on Samoa as a serious and forward-thinking player in international financial services. As global families and advisors look for smarter, more flexible ways to plan across different countries, Samoa keeps stepping up as a trusted, well-regulated hub in the Asia-Pacific region, ready with a full menu of solutions for international estate planning.
Throughout the conference, our team dove into conversations about changing regulations, asset protection, and the growing need for adaptable wealth strategies. People were genuinely curious about Samoa’s legal framework, especially the modern trust and foundation laws we’ve put in place to help international clients plan with confidence.
You could really feel the spirit of collaboration at the conference. We had some great conversations with folks from all corners of Asia corporate service providers, wealth managers, the whole range. These talks didn’t just fill time; they sparked real ideas for partnerships and fresh opportunities for clients navigating a world that never sits still. What stood out? Everyone seemed focused on the same thing: offering practical, flexible solutions and building the kind of networks that actually help families and businesses with a global mindset.
STEP Asia still stands out as the place where international financial centres stay in the loop about what advisors and their clients really want. For Samoa IBFC, the 2025 event in Hong Kong hit the mark. It wasn’t just about meeting new people. It gave us a chance to show what makes Samoa special stability, innovation, and financial services you can actually trust.
And we’re not stopping here. Samoa IBFC plans to keep the momentum going, reaching out to more professionals and stakeholders, spreading the word about Samoa’s international finance options, and making sure people see it as a solid choice for smart, compliant estate planning and corporate structuring.
