Author: Aaron
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Argentina Launches $500K Citizenship-by-Investment Program: A Libertarian Pivot in the Americas
Argentina, long known for its dramatic political swings, is making one of its boldest moves yet. Once a bastion of socialist governance, the country is now positioning itself as the libertarian experiment in the Americas—and it’s doing so with a game-changing Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program designed to attract global capital and entrepreneurial talent. The new policy…
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Savings Bonds Around the World: Returns, Risks, and What Really Matters
Governments in more than fifty countries issue savings bonds or close equivalents for households. They go by many names—savings certificates, retail treasury bonds, prize-linked bonds, and retail sukuk—but the promise is familiar: state-backed safety, easy access, and a predictable way to park cash. For internationally minded savers, the smarter question is not “who pays the…
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Vancouver vs. Toronto vs. Hong Kong: 2025 Real Estate Price Showdown
As of August 2025, all three markets are off their pandemic peaks, but they’re correcting at different speeds—and with very different entry costs, policies, and risk profiles. Vancouver remains Canada’s priciest market on a per-square-foot basis, Toronto offers the biggest near-term price dislocation (and therefore negotiating leverage), and Hong Kong is ~30% below its 2021…
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How to Achieve the Trifecta Offshore Asset Protection Structure as a Canadian Expat
For Canadians seeking to protect and grow wealth internationally, the Trifecta Offshore Asset Protection Structure—using the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore—offers a compliant and powerful solution. This strategy requires precise execution, staged over several months, and coordinated with legal, tax, and banking professionals in multiple jurisdictions. Below is the process, estimated timeline, and a realistic…
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The Trifecta Offshore Asset Protection Structure for Canadian Expats
For Canadians seeking to protect and grow their wealth internationally, a well-engineered offshore structure can provide tax efficiency, asset protection, and global business flexibility. One of the most effective strategies is what we call the Trifecta Offshore Asset Protection Structure—a three-step plan that integrates the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This structure is not…
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The Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation: A Global Push for Fairer Tax Systems
At the recent G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Rio de Janeiro, a pivotal declaration was released aimed at reshaping global tax governance. The G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation sets a new course for transparency, fairness, and progressivity in global taxation—while respecting national sovereignty. A Shared Vision for Progressive Taxation The G20 affirms that…
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Public Companies Raise Nearly $100 Billion to Buy Crypto in 2025
In what is shaping up to be a historic year for digital assets, public companies are aggressively entering the crypto arena—raising or committing to raise a staggering $98.4 billion in the year to August 5, 2025, according to data from crypto advisory firm Architect Partners. This move represents a seismic shift in institutional adoption of…
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Big Block BTC OTC Opportunity: Understanding the 8/5 Deal Structure
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, opportunities to acquire significant quantities of Bitcoin (BTC) over-the-counter (OTC) are both rare and highly coveted. Institutional buyers, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) now have access to an exclusive BTC OTC offer involving a total of 120,000 BTC—available in tranches—through a trusted private seller. This Big Block deal…
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The Exodus of Ultra-High Net Worth Investors: From the Euro to the USD, via USDT and BTC
In a world gripped by monetary shifts and geopolitical uncertainty, Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are on the move—not just physically, but financially. The latest migration trend isn’t to some exotic tax haven or flashy new asset class, but rather a strategic redirection of capital from the Euro to the U.S. Dollar (USD). But…