On November 21, Quijano & Associates, in collaboration with First Capital Group and Henley & Partners, had the honor of hosting distinguished business leaders and colleagues at our offices for an exclusive Private Client Meeting and Networking Cocktail. This event provided a unique opportunity to analyze key economic and legal trends in Panama and the Caribbean while fostering professional relationships.

Panel: “Opportunities for the Region”

The event featured a panel of experts titled “Opportunities for the Region,” which addressed strategic topics for investors, entrepreneurs, and legal advisors. The distinguished speakers and their topics were as follows:

• Gonzalo Fábrega, International Associate at Quijano & Associates:
  • The current regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Panama.
  • Licenses required to operate cryptocurrency businesses in Panama.
  • Regulation of Initial Token Offerings (ITOs) in Panama and the Caribbean.
  • Favorable Caribbean jurisdictions for cryptocurrency companies.
  • Similarities between tokenization and financial securitization opportunities.

• Maribel Castillo, Partner at First Capital Group:
  • Alternative financing options beyond traditional corporate bonds.
  • Advantages of these tools compared to bank financing and bond issuance.
  • Securitization of different types of financial assets.
  • Cost and benefit analysis of transactions involving multiple participants.

• John Paul Young, Private Client Advisory Manager at Henley & Partners:
  • Trends among Latin American investors in the Investment Migration industry.
  • Main concerns of investors regarding global mobility.
  • Markets and countries of interest for investment migration opportunities.
  • Challenges facing the industry and Panama’s role as an attractive destination for investors.

An Evening to Connect and Shape the Future

The event concluded with a networking cocktail where business leaders, colleagues, and experts exchanged ideas and perspectives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This space not only reinforced existing professional relationships but also opened doors to future strategic collaborations.

Commitment to Knowledge and Regional Development

At Quijano & Associates, we reaffirm our commitment to leading relevant discussions and sharing our vision of Panama and the region’s opportunities and challenges. This event marks the beginning of many initiatives aimed at fostering specialized knowledge and strengthening connections between leaders from the public and private sectors.

We look forward to continuing to organize high-quality events that add value to our professional community.