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Key Steps to Closing an Offshore Commodity Deal: Start with CIS, POF, and LOI
When it comes to offshore commodity transactions—especially in the high-stakes world of physical gold—the deal is only as strong as its foundation. Before procedures, contracts, or logistics, the first step to closing a deal begins with verifying the buyer’s credibility and intent. The holy trinity of any serious buyer introduction in this space is the…
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The Mystique of Côte d’Ivoire: West Africa’s Rising Star for Investors and Expats
There’s a unique charm to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire—an irresistible mystique that blends vibrant culture, coastal elegance, and economic momentum. Once overlooked by many global investors and expatriates in favor of more publicized African destinations, Côte d’Ivoire is now firmly on the radar as one of West Africa’s most attractive frontiers for investment and…
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Wall Street Roars in Q1 2025, but Goldman Sachs’ Misses Reveal a Tired Playbook
The first quarter of 2025 delivered fireworks on Wall Street, as record-breaking trading volumes across equities and commodities pushed major financial institutions to post some of their strongest results in recent memory. Yet, despite the market mania, the quarterly earnings from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan tell a more nuanced story — one where growth came…
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Investment Opportunities in East and West African Industrial Agriculture
Introduction East and West Africa are witnessing a surge in agribusiness investment driven by rising consumer demand, urbanization, and supportive policies. Agriculture already accounts for about one-third of Africa’s GDP and employs half of the continent’s workforce (How Africa’s AfCFTA Agreement will boost its agriculture | World Economic Forum). With the African Continental Free Trade…
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Top 10 Countries with No Property Tax – A Hidden Haven for Offshore Real Estate Investors
For global investors seeking long-term capital preservation, one of the most overlooked but critical considerations when buying real estate is property tax. While many nations levy recurring annual taxes based on the assessed value of land or buildings, there are a few exceptional jurisdictions that offer zero property tax. This opens a golden window for…
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Gold Deal Structures: Cash & Carry, FOB, and CIF Explained
In the fourth installment of our gold transaction series, we explore the essential delivery and payment terms shaping global Dory gold trade—Cash & Carry, FOB (Free On Board), and CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight). These terms are more than industry jargon; they dictate risk, responsibility, and logistics. A recent Kenya-based seller’s procedural update offers clarity…
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African Real Estate Opportunity: Invest in the Future of Student Housing in Ghana
West Africa is undergoing a transformation—and Ghana is at the forefront. As one of the most politically stable and economically progressive nations in the region, Ghana’s booming tertiary education sector is in urgent need of infrastructure investment. The opportunity? A scalable, high-yield real estate project focused on building hostel accommodation for university students across ten…
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Eureka: A Streamlined, Secure & Familiar Process for Gold Collateral Transactions
In the volatile and often opaque world of physical gold trading, especially with Dory gold exported from Africa, deal execution can be riddled with delays, distrust, and procedural missteps. However, a new gold collateralization process emerging from East Africa—specifically Kenya—may be the breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for. At Invest Offshore, we recently examined a…
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The Coming Black Swan: How Trump’s Tariff War Could Spark Global Havoc
A storm is gathering over the global economy, and all the signs point to an imminent Black Swan event. Markets are calm on the surface, but beneath it, tectonic shifts are setting the stage for a disruption with far-reaching implications — especially for China and the European Union. President Donald Trump has declared that “Liberation…
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