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.
Posted On June 23, 2009
A small suburb of Philadelphia is making national headlines as it has been dubbed, “the most watched” city in the country. Lancaster, PA is home to some 55,000 residents, yet the city will soon be monitored by more outdoor cameras than larger cities like San Francisco or Boston. An article in the Los Angeles Times […]...
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Posted On May 11, 2009
Recently elected President, Ricardo Martinelli pledges to change his country by helping Panama become a world class maritime commercial and financial center; overturning the common misconception that the country is best known for financial corruption. A conservative tycoon who advocates a flat tax and infrastructure development, Martinelli won the presidency in a landslide victory showing […]...
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Posted On April 29, 2009
Transferring funds internationally is synonymous with frequent delays. The Department of Homeland Security flags and “holds” international transactions greater than $5,000. Additionally, you have to file a currency transaction report for each transaction over $10,000. Further, bank cut into profits. We have heard an average of $1,500 for SWIFT transfer. Industry leaders are tired of […]...
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Posted On November 6, 2008
As we are fast approaching ski season in many parts of the world, we want to bring your attention to a unique company providing luxurious ski excursions all over the globe. Ski in Luxury brings a definitive collection of luxury ski holiday chalets and hotels throughout the major European ski resorts, including Chamonix, Val d’Isere, […]...
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Posted On October 30, 2008
Recently announced on luxuryinsider.com, Lamborghini has finally unveiled their newest model, the Lamborghini Estoque. The largest Lamborghini ever conceived, this model boasts 5.15 m by 1.99 m proportions and a 3m-long wheelbase. The gigantic proportions are further accentuated by 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels. No date set for the launch of this new breed […]...
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Posted On October 28, 2008
Fine whisky connoisseurs will love the newest premium hand-made whisky on the market, The Last Drop, a blend of 70 different malt whiskies and 12 different grain whiskies. Bottled straight from the cask, without chilling or filtering, and not diluted (making this a 52% strength whisky as opposed to the usual 40+%), Last Drop Whisky […]...
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Posted On October 24, 2008
The new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace due out in theaters November 14th again stars Daniel Craig and the famous Aston Martin DBS. Sure to be full of adventure and action scenes this film is already being heralded as the best Bond film yet. Keep your eyes out for crazy crash scenes as well, […]...
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Posted On October 17, 2008
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts & philanthropists alike, we invite you to mark your calendars for a great event taking place October 26th in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th Annual Love Ride features 2 full days of events, concerts and over 25,000 riders hitting the streets of Glendale, CA. Beneficiaries of this philanthropic event include the […]...
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Posted On October 6, 2008
The Los Angeles Times recently published an article that really grabbed our attention… “A Canadian researcher has discovered that a Chinese version of Skype software spies of text chats and flags chats containing words such as “Tibet”, “democracy”, and “milk powder”. Both privacy advocates and security experts are concerned that Skype, though presented as a […]...
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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 […]...
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