Category: Tax Havens
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Ring in the New Year at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Enjoy Exquisite Dining Events at One of the Premier Luxury Hotels in Dubai DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Dec 27, 2011 — An opulent retreat in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre welcomes guests to celebrate the season in high-style with an array of events sure to delight and…
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Investing Offshore: Why Brits Invest in the Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are well-known as a place where individuals and companies from Britain often choose to invest their hard-earned cash. They are an example of an offshore financial centre; but what exactly is an offshore financial centre and what are the benefits of placing your money there? Are there any pitfalls to watch out…
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Cayman 8 points ahead of Guernsey in Banker magazine’s International Financial Centre survey
A survey by The Banker magazine shows that the Cayman Islands can hold their own against international standards relating to service or regulation. For the third time in a row, The Banker magazine’s 2011 International Financial Centre (IFC) survey has awarded the top spot to the Cayman Islands in the Specialized Financial Centre category, besting…
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Jersey remains top offshore centre and climbs into top ten centres globally for wealth management in latest GFCI
Jersey has climbed two places, retained its position as the highest rated offshore international finance centre and enhanced its global reputation, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) released on Monday 26th September 2011. Overall, Jersey is placed 21st in the competitive rankings, which are published every six months, ahead of Guernsey in…
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Diversify Your Capital to more than One Offshore Jurisdiction
In these unclear times you should consider a few things before moving your capital to just one offshore location. Institutional Diversification: Many savvy investors have offshore accounts in more than one location. Just as you wouldn’t want to have all of you money in one bank, even if you think it is stable (Lehman Brothers)…
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Isle of Man at the China Offshore Summit
THE Isle of Man will be promoted as an international business centre at an event in Shanghai in October. Representatives from The ILS Group, Department of Economic Development and Capital International will attend the China Offshore Summit event on October 26 and 27. They will take part in a half day seminar event called The…
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Guernsey Funds Industry Continues Expansion
Statistics published on May 26 show that the value of investment fund business in Guernsey grew by GBP6.2bn (2.4%) during the first quarter of 2011. The increase represents the seventh consecutive quarter of growth and takes the net asset value (NAV) of funds under management and administration in the island to a new record high…
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New Zealand Offshore Financial Company
As the flow of wealth from many nations of tax advantaged, “offshore,” jurisdictions continues the need for and profitability of offshore banking services increases virtually day by day. The problem in this picture is that as the demand for offshore banking services has increased the ease of setting an offshore bank has become more difficult…
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St. Kitts-Nevis Asset Protection
The “sovereign democratic federal state” of St. Christopher-Nevis (as its 1983 constitution ceremoniously describes it), has a governmental form and name almost bigger than its population (45,000), and total land area (267 sq. km.). But this tiny West Indies island nation, known to the natives as “St. Kitts-Nevis,” has become very big in certain exclusive…