The Lugano Branch was established on 24 November 2006 with the dual purpose of offering professionals from various contexts (legal, fiduciary, accounting, banking and insurance) training to maintain the highest standards in the service of its customers as well as to promote STEP’s objectives within Swiss Verein. To this end STEP Lugano offers the opportunity to participate in training events, seminars and conferences at local and international levels through meetings organised regularly, which involved experts in various areas of interest related to the trust and estate industry, addressed to professionals working in the field. In addition, every year, STEP Lugano offers, a course of Introduction to the Trust, together with the STEP Verein. Our secretariat is happy to supply further clarification or information.