Nevis Participates in International Conference in Argentina
Conference Details
The conference was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina over the period September 26 to 27, under the theme “Building Knowledge Across Borders, Advising Families Today and Tomorrow”.
Participants and Sponsors
The international event brought together more than 450 practitioners in the areas of investment and wealth management, such as lawyers, accounting professionals, bankers, and trust, estate and investment advisors, as well as service providers in the financial services industry.
Invest Nevis, under the banner of the Nevis Investment Promotion Agency (NIPA), was a platinum sponsor of the conference. The delegation was led by NIA’s Legal Advisor, Mrs. Hélène Lewis, who was accompanied by NIPA Director, Ms. Tamica Lawrence.
Other stakeholders in Nevis’ financial services sector who travelled to Argentina as part of the delegation were Dahlia Joseph Rowe and Daisy Joseph Andall of Joseph Rowe Law Firm, Tracey Williams Morton of Trident Trust Company (Nevis) Limited, and Michele Hibbert of PMA Trust.
Presentations
In her presentation, Mrs. Lewis highlighted that Nevis provides a variety of international financial services products for persons interested in doing business in Nevis.
“We are open for business. You will be given encouraging tax incentives and we are assuring of you of expeditious attention to permits and other forms of licensing needed. Nevis is already punching above its weight as a financial services provider. Nevis’ financial services sector has outdone itself in terms of offering quality services from quality professionals in a very salubrious environment,” she said.
Ms. Lawrence also made a presentation during the conference, speaking to the benefits of investing in Nevis. She outlined the priority sectors for investment, including agriculture, light manufacturing, renewable energy, information technology, entertainment, and tourism.
The NIA’s Legal Advisor emphasized the importance of engaging directly with potential investors and professionals in the wealth management and financial services sectors to provide detailed information on what Nevis has to offer them and their clients.
Conclusion
The conference provided a valuable platform for Nevis to showcase its financial services sector and attract foreign investment. The delegation’s presentations highlighted the benefits of doing business in Nevis and the opportunities available to investors.
FAQs
Q: What was the theme of the conference?
A: The theme was “Building Knowledge Across Borders, Advising Families Today and Tomorrow”.
Q: Who led the Nevis delegation to the conference?
A: NIA’s Legal Advisor, Mrs. Hélène Lewis, led the delegation.
Q: What were the priority sectors for investment mentioned during the conference?
A: The priority sectors mentioned were agriculture, light manufacturing, renewable energy, information technology, entertainment, and tourism.