Category: Tax Havens
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U.S. offshore banking industry strikes back at FATCA IGAs
Diego S., a wealthy Latin American media executive, travels frequently on business between his home city in South America and New York City. He usually prefers to take a flight with a Miami stopover rather than one of the two daily NYC bound non-stops. The Miami stop is not about visiting relatives or even shopping,…
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Jersey as a Financial Jurisdiction
The largest of the British Channel Islands, Jersey has been at the forefront of the financial services regulation for over 20 years and is one of the World’s leading International Financial Centres (IFC). As a jurisdiction, the Island is recognized for its strong tradition of corporate governance and its robust regulatory regime. Jersey has a…
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Jersey Tops Offshore Centers Ranking
Jersey has retained its top spot as the highest rated offshore jurisdiction in the latest biannual Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) despite an overall fall in the rankings for the Channel Islands amid fierce onshore competition. Among offshore territories, Jersey placed highest in 28th place, next followed by Guernsey (31st), the Cayman Islands (41st) and…
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As Cyprus Collapses, It’s a Race to the Mediterranean Gas Finish Line
Cyprus is preparing for total financial collapse as the European Central Bank turns its back on the island after its parliament rejected a scheme to make Cypriot citizens pay a levy on savings deposits in return for a share in potential gas futures to fund a bailout. On Wednesday, the Greek-Cypriot government voted against asking…
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Singapore IFC the Offshore Banking Giant
When you think of Singapore do you think of a treacherous, disease-infested seaport where the downtrodden live in the streets and you can buy anything for the right price? Or do you think of a wealthy island nation with safe, clean streets and a prosperous and busy economy? About a century ago, Singapore was a…
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Tax Mitigation vs. Tax Evasion
Most of the bad word of mouth associated with offshore investment, tax havens and the like involves an interchange of the phrases ‘tax mitigation’ and ‘tax evasion’. As the focus of tax law in the United States and elsewhere turns to tightening a grip on ‘lost’ revenue from offshore investment holders (a seemingly punitive series…
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Beginners Introduction to Offshore Investment
The entertainment and news media paint a dark and shady picture of offshore investing but this is far from a normal occurrence. Most offshore investments are perfectly legal and may offer advantages over national investment. The simplicity of the term tells you that offshore investing takes place away from your country of residence. The purpose…
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Hong Kong IFC is the Key for China
With the rising economic power, China has been gradually undergoing slow but steady financial modernization. The economic success of Hong Kong is the indicator to it. The territory has established itself as strong financial sector in the last two decades. Hong Kong yearly incomes have been one of the highest levels in the world. The…