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In next month’s issue of
Investment
INTERNATIONAL
Labuan IBFC explains its business Focus on Northern Cyprus
strategy
In the wake of the 20 July celebrations commemorating the
Malaysia is courting Indian corporations and investors to
end of hostilities between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. Is now
route offshore investments to the jurisdiction of Labuan
a sensible time to invest in this unquestionably beautiful but
International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC), an island possibly volatile country? Investment International Editor
off Sabah, East Malaysia. Jonathan Ball reports.
“The last decade has seen a burgeoning of the Indian
economy, especially the IT industry, with companies such as Swine Flu – a storm in a teacup or the
Infosys and Tata investing heavily in other parts of Asia. In
next global pandemic?
addition, offshore merger and acquisition (M&A)
Swine Flu is suddenly in most people’s minds, as experts try
transactions like Mittal Steel too have increased,” said Martin
and monitor the risk of a worldwide pandemic. So far, the
Crawford, CEO of Labuan IBFC Inc Sdn Bhd.
information which has come to light indicates that the H1N1
strain carries a lower risk of fatality and serious long term
Bupa International
illness than bird flu for example, as to be caught, it requires
Continuing the series of articles from one of the world’s
direct contact with infected humans. However, it is still early
leading providers of healthcare. In this month’s issue Dr Sneh
days and new information on the virus is emerging all the
Khemka, Medical Director at Bupa International, poses a
time as genetic tests are carried out. One thing is for sure -
thought-provoking question – are all hospitals as good as
basic hygiene will substantially reduce your risk of catching
each other?
this flu virus, wherever you live.
Focus on Spain
Regus
Moving abroad is a huge and complex decision. Halifax
An analysis of what is required to run a virtual office from
International provides a unique analysis of the facts of life for
one of the world’s leading providers of such facilities.
expats in Europe’s most popular retirement destination for
the UK population. It might seem straightforward if you’ve
Shariah finance
been there on holiday, but a myriad of additional factors have
The second in the magazine’s focus on the burgeoning world
to be considered if you’re planning long-term residency. An
of Shariah-compliant products, with a particular emphasis on
invaluable guide both for those about to go to live in Spain
and for those already resident there.
the interests of the 150-million-strong Muslim community in
India.
Barclays Wealth analysis
An up-to-the moment assessment of the global economic
HSBC Bank International Survey
situation from one of the world’s leading wealth management
The first findings of the 2009 HSBC Bank International
organisations. The current outlook is essentially negative,
survey. This section focuses on the financial
though there appears to be some grounds for limited
circumstances of 3,100 expats as they face the
optimism with regard to the latter part of 2009/early 2010.
opportunities and challenges of living away from
home.
Withers LLP analyse tax
Withers LLP, the UK’s largest private client law firm, are
published
2009
providing an analysis on the UK and US tax treatment of a
number of different investment types. Philip Munro of
Withers LLP will pen the piece.
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