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Safe Swiss Passage Swiss reporter Myret Zaki, who sacrificed three months’ salary to probe the UBS financial scandal, was both prophetic and cryptic. “India will never get to know the names of those having accounts in banks across Switzerland. New Delhi has neither the will, nor the clout,” Zaki told TEHELKA. “You have to be … Read more

ADB Launches $9 Billion Plan for Solar Energy in Asia

The Asian Development Bank launched a $9 billion solar energy initiative to develop projects generating 3,000 megawatts by 2012. The announcement, which came at the regional lending agency’s annual meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, said that Central Asian countries would be prime candidates for siting the projects. “Given Central Asia’s growing demand for electricity, the availability … Read more

Offshore Fixed Rate Bond

New Six Month Sterling Bond ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, May 4, 2010 – Skipton International Limited is offering a six month bond paying 2.26%AER or 2.17% AER as a monthly income option. The bond matures on 30 November 2010 and it is a limited edition issue which will be withdrawn when fully subscribed, so savers … Read more

Who wants to become an Expat?

Eighty-Two Percent of Executives Willing to Move Out of Region, Country or State LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2010 – A wide majority of global executives are willing to relocate for the right career opportunity, according to Korn/Ferry’s latest Executive Quiz. The Executive Quiz, commissioned by The Korn/Ferry Institute, surveyed executives from 65 countries about their … Read more

Why Go Offshore With Your Savings and Banking?

Offshore Savings Accounts Can Offer Valuable Tax Savings ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, April 30, 2010 – Each year, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR), around 400,000 UK nationals move abroad to work or retire. Opening an offshore savings account could bring significant tax benefits once they cease being UK residents for tax … Read more

How to profit from gold trading

The 2010 gold price is forecast to reach USD1226 (historical peak) again in Q2 of 2010, and in the last quarter, gold is forecast to achieve a new all time high price between USD1300-1360. Forecast: Q1: Price correction, Q2: Rally, Q3: Correction, Q4 Rally How can you profit from trading spot gold? 1.) Spot gold … Read more