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Advance
Fee Frauds: What’s
the Problem Now? - by: Jessica J. Howard and Leslie
A. Roach - Another version of advance fee fraud, and perhaps one of
the most notorious, is the Nigerian advance fee fraud, also named 419 fraud
after the section of the Nigerian Penal Code that prohibits such scams.
Section 419 was signed into law on April 1, 1995 by then military leader
Sani Abacha. International observers say it is not mere coincidence
that the legislation came into force on April Fool's Day
Belize
Residency Programs: Offering
Choices to Expatriates - by: Catherine M. Purdon - The
Government of Belize offers two investment incentive programs: the
Belize Economic Citizenship Investment Program (BECIP) and the new Retired
Persons Incentives Program (RPIP). Both contribute to the development
and diversification of the nation's economy by promoting an influx of capital
and entrepreneurial skills.
Dominica:
Encouraging
Investment, But Not at Any Price - by: Christopher E.J. Main
- Ms. Lucilla Lewis of Dominica’s International Business Unit (IBU) reports
that by December 1998, 173 investors had successfully applied for economic
citizenship in Dominica through the Program and a total of 341 passports
have been issued, showing the popularity of Dominica’s special fee structure
for families; a one-time payment to the Government of US$50,000 qualifies
the investor, his or her spouse and their two children (under 18 years
old) for economic citizenship. Another option is purchasing US$75,000
in 15-year bonds and paying additional application fees.
Economic
Citizenship in Grenada: Increasing
Applications in the Spice Isle - By: Christopher E.J. Main -
In existence in its present form since the Grenadian government passed
the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in 1997, the Economic Citizenship Program
has enjoyed a marked increase in popularity over the past two years.
Grenada has designed a program that responds to the key concerns of its
clients, offering a hassle-free application process, a relatively low investment
requirement, a favourable fee structure for families, and visa-free travel
to a large number of countries.
Insuring
a Company’s Greatest Assets: Offshore
Employee Benefits - By: David G. Tompkins
- The employees who are sent abroad are attracted by the exotic locations,
a chance to travel and experience various social and business cultures,
and of course the lower taxation in some countries and sometimes the higher
salary. These employees travel frequently and are key assets for
the business. Most companies want to offer them optimized protection
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International
Expatriate Benefit Plans - International
Expatriate Benefit Plans - By: David G. Tompkins
- While working or living offshore, expatriates are exposed to the same
or greater health risks that occur in North America. However, they
do not have the benefit of their Canadian Government health care system
or U.S. private health care plan. Falling ill in some far off land
is distressing enough without the worry of who is going to pay your health
bills. Such medical bills can run into the hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Some medical facilities are often reluctant to provide
treatment without receiving cash or an ironclad promise to be paid.
Offshore
Credit Cards: Convenience
Comes with a Cost - by: Leslie D. McIntosh - Until a few years
ago, the typical offshore investor did not have access to the payment convenience
and flexibility associated with a credit card–at least not from the standpoint
of accessing and spending the money he or she had safely placed offshore.
On the
Move in Barbados - On
the Move in Barbados - By:Yolande Bannister and Bernadette Callender
- Immigrant status is more flexible and may be acquired by any interested
person who satisfies the Minister that "by reason of his education, occupational
qualifications, personal history, employment record, training, skills or
other special qualifications has established himself successfully in Barbados
in a profession, trade, business or agricultural enterprise" or by virtue
of which is not only likely to excel in these areas but has sufficient
means to maintain himself and his dependants in Barbados in the interim.
Protecting
Your Wealth When You Move Abroad - Protecting
Your Wealth When You Move Abroad - By: Richard Hall-Jones -
You’ve packed the suitcases, loaded the furniture into the van and handed
over your keys to the real estate company. Your employer made you
an offer you couldn’t refuse and so you’re moving to a new country.
Just think, for the next few years you will be able to experience a fresh
way of living and enjoy an exposure to a completely different
culture.
Wealth
Management Strategies: A
Question of Generation - By: Elbert A.C. Thompson - Upon the
creation of wealth, it is often necessary to develop a strategy to transfer
that wealth to the next generation. In an offshore context, this
can be facilitated with a simple International Business Company (IBC).
It is, however, recommended that the IBC have an attached trust, to ease
the transfer of the IBC assets to the second generation.
Who’s Afraid
of Bank Debentures? - Who’s
Afraid of Bank Debentures? - By: Chantal Chevalier - Hush now!
Confidentiality is an essential part of such schemes. According to
Cornez, the con-artists often introduce themselves as professionals who
have taken an oath of confidentiality, i.e. a lawyer, and explain that
no information can be disclosed. Investors are required to sign non-disclosure
agreements, which in certain cases (illegally) prevent the investor from
even verifying the registration of the trade.
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