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Rita Hawkins Takes Helm of Nevis Finance
Rita O. Hawkins has been appointed Director of Nevis Finance, effective March 16, 2026.
Nevis Finance participated as a Gold Sponsor at the STEP Caribbean Conference 2026, held in Saint Lucia — marking another significant milestone in the jurisdiction’s ongoing commitment to leadership within the international financial services sector.
Watch The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier and Minister of Finance of Nevis, delivering the keynote address at STEP Caribbean Conference 2026, Saint Lucia.
Premier Brantley spoke to the evolving importance of wealth preservation, succession planning, and modern fiduciary solutions in an increasingly complex global environment, while reinforcing Nevis’ continued commitment to sound regulation, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
A key highlight of the conference was the keynote address delivered by the Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier and Minister of Finance of Nevis, whose presentation was exceptionally well received by delegates and industry professionals in attendance. In his address, Premier Brantley reinforced Nevis’ continued commitment to sound regulation, innovation, and long-term sustainability within the international financial services sector.
More than 150 delegates from the Caribbean, United States, Canada, Latin America, and the United Kingdom
Hosted by the STEP Saint Lucia Branch — held in Saint Lucia for only the second time
STEP comprises more than 22,000 members across 95 countries worldwide
Nevis represented by five Registered Agents and the FSRC–Nevis
The Conference attracted more than 150 delegates from across the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. Hosted by the STEP Saint Lucia Branch, the event brought together leading professionals in inheritance and succession planning, trust and estate administration, legal services, accounting, banking, wealth structuring, and fiduciary services. STEP itself comprises more than 22,000 members across 95 countries worldwide.
STEP Caribbean Conference 2026 — delegates from across the Caribbean, Americas, and United Kingdom, Saint Lucia.
The conference, which was held in Saint Lucia for only the second time, highlighted the growing importance of safeguarding wealth across generations and the increasing relevance of well-regulated international financial centres in supporting global families and businesses.
Nevis was strongly represented through a collaborative public and private sector delegation comprising five Registered Agents from the Nevis financial services industry together with representation from the FSRC–Nevis. This demonstrated the jurisdiction’s continued commitment to fostering stronger partnerships between Government, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
The Nevis public and private sector delegation at STEP Caribbean 2026.
Strategic networking and engagement with regional and international stakeholders.
The Conference also provided a valuable opportunity for strategic networking and engagement with regional and international stakeholders, allowing the Nevis delegation to strengthen existing relationships while developing new connections with professionals and institutions across the international financial services industry.
Highlights from STEP Caribbean Conference 2026, Saint Lucia.
The momentum generated from STEP Caribbean Conference 2026 is expected to support continued collaboration and strategic initiatives aimed at promoting, protecting, and strengthening the Nevis financial services sector as the jurisdiction continues to position itself as a modern, resilient, and internationally respected financial centre.
Rita O. Hawkins has been appointed Director of Nevis Finance, effective March 16, 2026.
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