Commentary: Whether offshore? Whither offshore? |
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| James Wadham, The Fiduciary and Consulting Group, Hong Kong | |
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Latin Letters: South America's Gateway |
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| Derek Sambrook, FIBSA, TEP, Managing Director, Trust Services S.A., Panama, Republic of Panama | |
| In November 2003, the Republic of Panama will be 100 years old, Derek Sambrook, details how the jurisdiction has developed as an offshore financial services centre and anticipates what the future holds.
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Panama: You may never want to leave... |
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| Mario Vlieg, Attorney-at-Law, Mossack Fonseca & Co, Panama, Republic of Panama | |
| Panama’s unique geographical position, its advantages as a leading international financial centre with a modern infrastructure and tax advantages are the main factors that attract the attention of foreigners. Mario Vlieg details the types of visa and visa requirements for those considering moving to Panama.
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Monaco: Monegasque uniqueness |
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| William Easun, Lawrence Graham, Monaco | |
| The Principality of Monaco has achieved a reputation for being a serious business centre and ideal place of residence for families wishing to live in a safe and accessible location. William Easun examines the requirements and benefits that Monaco offers for those considering taking up residency in the Principality.
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South Africa: Immigration to South Africa - not a cheap affair |
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| Professor Christian Schulze, Research Director, Institute of Foreign and Comparative Law, University of South Africa, South Africa | |
| The new Immigration Act 2002 and the Immigration Regulations finally came into force in South Africa in April of this year. The financial requirements in the regulations have raised fears that South Africa is effectively barring residence to retirees and the financially independent. Christian Schulze examines the legal implications of the new legislation.
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Canada: A wonderful destination (and an unlikely tax haven!) |
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| David S. Lesperance, Barrister & Solicitor, Dundas, Ontario, Canada | |
| The last year has seen the most significant changes in Canadian immigration law and regulation for the past 25 years, as such the ramifications of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Act are still being identified. David Lesperance examines the new legislation, its potential impact and possible tax benefits.
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The US Tax Code and its impediments to global trade |
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| Stephen A. Malley, Law Offices of Stephen A. Malley, Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Despite being recognised as the world’s largest economy almost 80% of world purchasing power and income is derived from sources outside the US and many commentators believe the US economy is losing its dominance. Stephen A. Malley provides a detailed look at how the US tax code is putting US companies at a competitive global disadvantage.
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The conduit for the Americas |
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| Salvado C. Orofino, Associate, The Kleinfeld Law Firm, Miami, Florida | |
| As global trade continues to become more and more necessary for both developed and emerging economies, the United States’ relationship with Mexico could prove vital to maintaining its economic vitality and hemispheric integrity. Salvador Orofino of the Kleinfeld Law Firm, Miami, examines the relationship between the US and Mexico and comments on why Mexico may prove to be the future conduit of the Americas.
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Platform investment law and permanent regulations |
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| Raúl Toro, Partner and Maunel J. Mönckeberg, Associate, Peralta Toro Sateler, Santiago, Chile | |
| The Chilean Congress has established a legal framework for the existence of special investment companies set up in Chile to invest either in Chile or abroad. Raul Toro details the legislative changes and the potential benefits the changes may bring to international business community considering establishing operation in the jurisdiction.
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Whichever way you throw me, I stand |
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| Jane Dellar, Head of Isle of Man Finance, The Treasury, Isle of Man Government, Isle of Man | |
| The Isle of Man Government is developing two new Bills which will introduce amendments to the Companies Acts and a new licensing and supervisory regime for trust service providers. Jane Dellar looks at these recent developments in the Isle of Man and examines the tightening up of the regulations governing the financial services there.
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The Isle of Man’s international retirement benefits scheme |
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| Patrick J. Brogan, Pension Consultancy and Administration Division, ECS International, Isle of Man | |
| For employees who work away from their country of domicile, and who are not in a position to be a member of their parent company pension scheme or a scheme within their country of domicile, it is important they have facility to participate as a member of an International Pension Scheme. Patrick Brogan examines the legislation which enables Isle of Man government authorised schemes to be established in a fully regulated format on the island.
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E-commerce for international trade |
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| Lynda Milligan-Whyte, Co-Chairman, WECX, Hamilton, Bermuda | |
| By Lynda Milligan-Whyte, Co-Chairman, WECX, Hamilton, Bermuda
Lynda Milligan-Whyte examines the World E-Commerce Exchange, a contract exchange that enables companies anywhere in the world to contract online through WECX’ servers located in Bermuda. She looks at the relevance this has for insurance and reinsurance markets in the jurisdiction.
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Moving in the right direction? |
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| Ramsés Owens, Attorney-at-Law, Associate, Mossack Fonseca & Co, Panama, Republic of Panama | |
| Certain issues being addressed on an international level are impacting upon Panama, including the EU Savings Tax Directive. Ramsés Owens examines whether Panama is strong enough to avoid international pressure to comply with these taxation agendas.
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A Letter from St. Thomas: The impact of current developments upon the international financial services industry |
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| Denis A. Kleinfeld, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands | |
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