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.

Fraud Alert!

Posted On March 3, 2015

The US Tax Fraud Scam United States –  In the United States, the deadline to file your taxes is April 15th, which is quickly approaching.  With this cutoff date, a large increase in tax scams happens every year. Below is a notice published by the public company MoneyGram, they issue a stern warning that everyone residing […]... Read more

The Historic Bond Fraud

Posted On January 21, 2015

Historic Bond Fraud – Historical bonds are those bonds that were once valid obligations of American or international entities but are now worthless as securities. They have become a favorite tool of scam artists. We mention them here in response to several recent conversations. Please use extreme caution since there seems to be an uptick […]... Read more

Fraud Alert! The Iraqi Dinar “Investment” Opportunity

Posted On October 9, 2014

The Iraqi Dinar “investment” opportunity is a scam that has been around for a number of years and yet recently has been regaining much of its former popularity. This opportunity is pitched as a way to profit from a nearly worthless Iraqi Dinar that is “sure” to appreciate in the future. Since we have been […]... Read more

Fraud Alert !

Posted On May 19, 2014

The Prime Bank Fraud is Alive and Well! Prime Bank Fraud – The “Prime Bank” fraud is alive and doing well according to recent reports. Several major periodicals have repeatedly offered details on how the SEC alleges investors have lost millions of dollars to this scheme. The “Prime Note” fraud is of course, old news. […]... Read more

Fraud Alert! Don’t Get Hijacked! It’s not the movie “Captain Phillips”

Posted On February 2, 2014

A good friend recently related to me that someone had tried to hijack his corporation for fraudulent gain.  Fortunately, it was caught before any funds were lost but others have not been so lucky. Frankly, I had never heard of this type of scam and thought it worthwhile to bring to the attention of our […]... Read more