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In next month’s issue of
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Labuan IBFC explains its business Swine Flu – a storm in a teacup or the
strategy
next global pandemic?
Swine Flu is suddenly in most people’s minds, as experts try
Labuan International Business and Financial Centre in
and monitor the risk of a worldwide pandemic. So far, the
Malaysia continues with information regarding their range of
information which has come to light indicates that the H1N1
activities in South East Asia, including involvement with
strain carries a lower risk of fatality and serious long term
Trusts. A carefully established offshore trust offers many
illness than bird flu for example, as to be caught, it requires
substantial benefits as it will transfer an individual’s
direct contact with infected humans. However, it is still early
investments into a vehicle which permits either the deferral
days and new information on the virus is emerging all the
or minimization of income taxes on investment income,
time as genetic tests are carried out. One thing is for sure -
without contravening the tax laws of the individual’s country
basic hygiene will substantially reduce your risk of catching
of origin. And the assets which can be “parked” in a trust
this flu virus, wherever you live.
include cash, securities, real estate, businesses, insurance
policies, gold and art.
Regus
Bupa International
An analysis of what is required to run a virtual office from
Continuing the series of articles from one of the world’s one of the world’s leading providers of such facilities.
leading providers of healthcare. There will be further
informed comment from Dr Sneh Khemka, Medical Director Shariah finance
at Bupa International. The second in the magazine’s focus on the burgeoning world
of Shariah-compliant products, with a particular emphasis on
Focus on Spain
the interests of the 150-million-strong Muslim community in
Moving abroad is a huge and complex decision. Halifax
India.
International provides a unique analysis of the facts of life for
expats in Europe’s most popular retirement destination for
HSBC Bank International Survey
the UK population. It might seem straightforward if you’ve
The next instalment of the 2009 HSBC Bank International
been there on holiday, but a myriad of additional factors have
survey. This section focuses on the financial circumstances of
to be considered if you’re planning long-term residency. An
invaluable guide both for those about to go to live in Spain
3,100 expats as they face the opportunities and challenges of
and for those already resident there.
living away from home.
Barclays Wealth analysis
An up-to-the moment assessment of the global economic
situation from one of the world’s leading wealth management
organisations. The current outlook is essentially negative,
though there appears to be some grounds for limited
optimism with regard to the latter part of 2009/early 2010.
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