STEP Lifetime Achievement Award Recognizes VI Financial Services Pioneer
What happened
Christopher J. McKenzie received the STEP Lifetime Achievement Award on September 17, 2026, recognizing his long-term contributions to the trusts and estates field. McKenzie was instrumental in shaping the Virgin Islands’ financial services industry, starting as the Territory’s first specialist trust and estate practitioner in 1996. He also helped establish STEP and financial services education programs in the Virgin Islands.
Why it matters
The award validates the reputation of the Virgin Islands as a leading offshore trusts jurisdiction, a sector that is central to the business of Step. McKenzie's work was key to developing landmark trust legislation, such as the Virgin Islands Special Trusts Act (VISTA).
Who's involved
- StepA company involved in the Virgin Islands financial services industry
- British CouncilThe organization that manages the STEP program
Who could feel it
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- Health NetSpeculative
Health Net might see improved investment security due to the positive outlook for Step's core market.
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