Hong KongMay 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Metis Global Group, a globally renowned financial trust institution, and its subsidiary Metis Global Services (Cook Islands) Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Metis Cook Islands”) recently celebrated a major milestone: its tenth anniversary of operations. Dr. Zhang, founder and chairman of the group, led seven senior executives to Rarotonga Island to attend the 10th-anniversary celebration dinner. This trip not only strengthened team bonds but also garnered positive attention from the local mainstream media, *Cook Islands News*, which conducted an in-depth feature interview with Dr. Zhang and the executive team, highlighting Metis Global’s long-term commitment to the region.
(Left) Photo with *Cook Islands News* reporter; (Right) Photo with the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA)
In the exclusive interview with *Cook Islands News*, the deep bond between Metis Cook Islands and the local community was warmly documented. Reflecting on the founding opportunity in 2015, it stemmed from HSBC Trust’s withdrawal from the jurisdiction. Dr. Zhang, valuing local talent, recruited several outstanding local trust professionals who faced unemployment. Local employee Toa emotionally shared in the interview that at the time, she had just given birth to her son and was burdened with a large mortgage. Metis Cook Islands’ timely arrival not only saved the livelihoods of several core families but also allowed them to build a stable decade-long career here. This local professional team, composed of former HSBC elites, has worked behind the scenes for ten years handling international clients’ legal and accounting work, becoming an indispensable solid foundation for Metis Global Group’s growth.
In the exclusive interview, Dr. Zhang pointed out that while Metis Global’s sales teams are based in busy Asian financial hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore, overseas clients specifically request the Cook Islands. Currently, Metis Cook Islands contributes up to one-third (33%) of the group’s global business volume. He emphasized that the Cook Islands has a unique and comprehensive international asset protection law, offering a safe geographical barrier away from Asia’s geopolitical tensions. This has enabled Metis Global to create a “12-year zero direct competition” blue ocean miracle in the Asian market, allowing the middle class to enjoy top-tier trust protection through affordable savings plans. Chief Marketing Officer Liu also added in the interview that the Cook Islands’ *International Trusts Act 1984* is highly favorable for protecting client assets, and the local people are vibrant and enthusiastic. Metis Global is honored to thrive alongside this land.
To further deepen local political and economic ties, Tony Fe’ao, CEO of the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA), specially invited the Metis Global team to his office for an in-depth interview and exchange with Dr. Zhang, the group’s founder and chairman. During the meeting, both sides fondly recalled their collaboration in 2017, when they partnered with the FSDA to promote trusts in four first-tier cities in China. Additionally, the team held close meetings with government officials from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), engaging in constructive discussions on the latest international regulatory trends, demonstrating the highest commitment to compliant governance as a licensed trust.
The feature report in *Cook Islands News* is undoubtedly a comprehensive recognition of Metis Global’s decade of local dedication. Dr. Zhang emphasized at the dinner: “This tenth anniversary is not a final achievement, but the starting point of a longer operational journey.”Metis Global will continue to build on this decade’s solid foundation, transforming it into a century-long commitment and sustainable development on the island.
The link to the *Cook Islands News* feature interview is provided below for reference:
Metis Global Cook Islands celebrates 10 years of financial leadership and local resilience