Tag Archives: offshore investing

The Impact of Global Economic Events on Offshore Investments

05 Jun
Black Swan Economic Events

Offshore investments are intrinsically linked to the global economic environment. Significant events and trends can influence the performance of these investments, creating both potential risks and opportunities. This article examines the impact of global economic events on offshore investments. Global Economic Events and Their Impact Changes in Monetary Policy: Central banks worldwide play a pivotal […]

Cryptocurrency and Offshore Banking: A New Frontier

30 May
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency new frontier

In the rapidly evolving financial world, cryptocurrency has emerged as a disruptive force. Offshore banking, a sector known for its adaptability and resilience, is not immune to these developments. This article explores the intersection of cryptocurrency and offshore banking, analyzing the potential opportunities and challenges this new frontier presents. Cryptocurrency: A Brief Overview Cryptocurrencies, such […]

Economic and Political Stability: Key Factors in Offshore Investment

25 May
Political Stability

Offshore investment is a strategy that can offer many advantages, including potential tax benefits, asset protection, and portfolio diversification. However, when contemplating such an approach, one should take into account two critical factors: the economic and political stability of the chosen jurisdiction. This article will guide you through the considerations and analyses required to ensure […]

Investing Offshore requires forward thinking

31 Jan
Trump International Hotel & Tower; Chicago, - Forward thinking

Donald Trump’s Fiscal Tax Plan will increase the ultimate yield on your corporate projects and investments offshore. Trump’s plan scraps dividend tax and at the same time it scraps the foreign bank interest tax exemption. Which means, for example, bank lending overnight from the Cayman is redundant / irrelevant. ”Tax Havens” such as Cayman, Bermuda, […]

The Day Your IRA/401(k) Dies

04 Sep
Statue of Leszek I the White in Marcinkowo Górne - IRA

October 20th, 2015. That date might not mean much to you now, but it will. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to meet and announce that it intends to replace the U.S. Dollar as the default reserve currency. What’s that mean for Americans with retirement accounts? It means if your IRA or 401(k) is […]

Trade Online and Invest Offshore

06 Feb
Anchor Exchange Alley - Online Trading and Offshore Investing

Individuals wanting to invest internationally or wishing to have U.S. dollar exposure must take heed of both FATCA and the AIFMD. For example, if a U.S. fund manager is approached by a potential investor from the EU, the question which must be asked is whether or not the fund will be in breach of EU […]

Offshore investing and Private Banking

08 Nov

The term ‘private banking’ is becoming so prolific that it’s close to losing the prestige that once connected to the intensely secret relations between a bank and its wealthy clients. Traditionally, international banks have required a minimum deposit of $100,000 to ear preferential treatment but over the past years this minimum has been reduced to […]

The Good and the Bad of Offshore Investing

07 Nov

Offshore investing is often demonized in the media. The vast majority of offshore investment is, in fact, perfectly legal. Depending on your situation, offshore investing can offer many advantages. Offshore investment refers to a wide range of investment strategies that take advantage of the benefits that are offered outside your country of origin. There is […]