The enduring appeal of the British Virgin Islands as a premier jurisdiction for Latin American clients was explored when BVI Finance sponsored and participated in the 2025 STEP LatAm Conference, held on September 4th and 5th in Mexico City.
The premier event convened with leading professionals across law, accounting, banking, trust and estate planning, and investment advisory, who were focused on the planning, structuring, and management of wealth in Latin America.
As part of its involvement in STEP LatAm, BVI Finance hosted a special event titled “BVI Connect: Cultivating Global Partnerships,” a gathering designed to deepen relationships and facilitate knowledge exchange between the BVI and its Latin American partners.
Key topics included the BVI’s legal and regulatory strengths, its adaptable and innovative financial services offerings, and its proven record of balancing transparency with the protection of privacy and client confidentiality.
CEO of BVI Finance Elise Donovan, Elise Donovan stated that in a world defined by uncertainty, the BVI offers the stability and confidence global investors need.
Donovan emphasizes that with their trusted legal system, consistent outcomes, deep professional expertise, and global connectivity, they are not starting from scratch, they’re building on a foundation of strength and experience.
She said with a clear mandate to keep innovating, they ensure their capital, companies, and families can move forward with confidence.”
Meanwhile the BVI was said to be well represented by a strong delegation of industry stakeholders.
The conference, hosted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), is widely regarded as the foremost gathering of private wealth professionals serving Latin American clients.