Welcome to our blog. For more than 20 years, we have written about the benefits of doing business in Switzerland via Swiss Trust Companies and Swiss Trust Company Ownership. Therefore, much of our focus here might frequently be the advantages of owning a Vintage Swiss Trust Company. We will, however, also cover many other topics relevant to international business such as asset protection, captive insurance, captive banks, and opening new markets. It is our hope that you enjoy and come back often.

Antigua Regulator Fired Over Stanford

Posted On June 24, 2009

By now, we are all too-well versed in the Ponzi scheme, made famous by Texas financier, R. Allen Stanford. In a recent, related event, the top Banking regulator in Antigua & Barbuda was fired days after being charged in connection to the $7 billion aforementioned Ponzi scheme. In an article from the Wall Street Journal, […]... Read more

Meet the Nouveaux Neighbors, Canadians now the largest buyers of U.S. Homes

Posted On September 8, 2008

From the Wall Street Journal: “Boosted by a stronger currency and rising house values at home, Canadians are now the biggest foreign buyers of U.S. homes. Most head for the Sunbelt, with Florida accounting for a third of all of their purchases. Canadians made up the largest proportion of foreign buyers from May 2007-May 2008 […]... Read more

Despite the Weak Dollar, Foreign Buyers aren’t Rushing In

Posted On August 12, 2008

An interesting article from the Wall Street Journal 8/12/08: American sellers are desperate to sell their homes to foreigners, who these days are more likely to have ready cash than their countrymen. And with falling home prices and a weak dollar, a place in the United States is more affordable for a wider variety of […]... Read more