New Zealand: Cuckoos in the nest in an otherwise promising trust and investment jurisdiction |
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| Tony Molloy QC, Shortland Chambers, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| In an explosive article, Tony Molloy demonstrates New Zealand’s lunatic proclivity for government by micromanagement and reveals astounding inadequacies in the way New Zealand’s court system deals with trust matters.
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Asset Protection – Evolving techniques |
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| Prof. Charles A. Cain, Editor-in-Chief, Isle of Man | |
| Prof. Charles Cain demonstrates evolving techniques in asset protection planning. He examines trust structures and identifies certain drawbacks in their use, not least the complexities of equity. He reveals how other forms of structure can be used, in particular, a Limited Liability Company.
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The French Tontine |
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| Frédéric Mege, Lawyer, Lawrence Graham, Monaco | |
| Frédéric Mege provides a detailed overview of the Tontine, an old institution which has been used, since the middle of the 19th century, as a scheme for raising capital which combines features of a group annuity and a lottery.
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The Grant Case – Offshore Asset Protection Trust: A big winner – depending on the facts! |
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| Richard J. Alan Cahan, J.D. LL.M, Chairman, Offshore Planning Group, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Miami, Florida, USA | |
| Richard Cahan broadcasts how offshore asset protection trusts remain an attractive structure in the right circumstances.
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Dubai Financial Services Authority |
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| J. Richard Duke, Duke Law Firm, P.C., Alabama, USA | |
| J. Richard Duke continues his highly regarded journey into the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
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Moctezuma’s Manners |
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| Derek Sambrook, FIB(SA) TEP, Managing Director, Trust Services, S.A., Panama | |
| Derek Sambrook endorses the importance of good business etiquette in the financial services industry.
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New Zealand as a Trust Jurisdiction |
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| W M Patterson, Patterson Hopkins, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| A new era of greater transparency is already with us. William Patterson demonstrates considerable advantages, in the light of increased transparency, in using a country like New Zealand as the place of administration of trusts for non-residents.
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New Corporate and tax law regimes in Aruba further enhance Aruba’s position as the flag state of choice for aircraft registration |
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| Lincoln D. Gomez, Managing Partner, Gomez & Bikker, Aruba | |
| Lincoln D. Gomez writes about recent amendments to Aruba corporate law, analyses Aruba tax law and explores aircraft registration in the jurisdiction.
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Profit Tax Legislation in Curaçao |
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| Xandra M. Kleine-van Dijk, Tax Adviser/Partner, Spigthoff Attorneys at | |
| Xandra Kleine highlights consequences of the recent changes to profit tax legislation in Curaçao and discusses the soon to be operational Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange.
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Favourable tax measures for Luxembourg resident individuals |
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| Jean Schaffner, Partner, Allen & Overy, Luxembourg | |
| Jean Schaffner identifies some interesting residency opportunities available in Luxembourg for high-net-worth individuals.
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Luxembourg Updated |
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| Francis Hoogewerf FCA, Hoogewerf & Cie, Luxembourg | |
| Francis Hoogewerf promotes Luxembourg’s success in the financial world and provides an update on Luxembourg’s array of corporate vehicles.
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Brian Stuart-Young, Chairman & CEO, Global Bank of Commerce Ltd., Antigua |
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| Antigua’s International Financial Centre | |
| Brian Stuart-Young reveals how the combination of well-regulated financial service providers and the ability to offer modern financial services in a stable environment makes Antigua and Barbuda an attractive jurisdiction for global business.
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