International Finance Centres (IFCs) have long been the nerve centres of global capital, quietly moving trillions through complex financial architectures that power everything from private equity to sovereign wealth. The rules of the game are shifting. The rise of fintech has kicked open the doors…
Finance
Shaping Liechtenstein’s Financial future: The LBA’s Strategic Leadership
Interview with Simon Tribelhorn, CEO of the Liechtenstein Bankers Association CEO Insight: How does the Liechtenstein Bankers Association (LBA) uphold Liechtenstein’s long-standing tradition of trust and privacy while meeting modern global transparency expectations? Simon Tribelhorn: It upholds Liechtenstein’s reputation by promoting strong anti-money laundering and counterterrorism…
BOV Fund Services: Innovation, Agility, and Malta’s Competitive Edge
Aronne Debono, Head of Business Development & Corporate Services at BOV Fund Services, shares how the firm has established itself as Malta’s leading fund administrator. From leveraging cutting-edge technology and regulatory foresight to embracing Malta’s cost-effective, EU-accessible ecosystem, Debono outlines how BOV Fund Services delivers agile, client-focused solutions, most…
Malta: The Smart Choice for Fund Administration and Investment Structuring
Malta has emerged as one of Europe’s most agile and cost-efficient jurisdictions for fund administration and investment structuring. With a sophisticated regulatory framework, rapid time-to-market pathways, full EU passporting rights, and a well-established ecosystem of professional services, Malta offers fund managers, institutional investors, and promoters a compelling alternative to traditional…
Belize Reloaded: Why This Central American Underdog Is Attracting Smart Global Capital
From offshore finance to eco-tourism, Belize is quietly becoming a next-gen business haven. The question is: Are you too late—or just in time? Belize doesn’t shout. It whispers—with crystalline waters, coral kingdoms, and a regulatory framework quietly engineered for the globally ambitious. Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala,…
Strategic Sanctuary: Why the Cook Islands Are Gaining Ground with Global High-Net-Worth Investors
As global financial centres grapple with heightened regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical uncertainty, and the accelerating pace of cross-border compliance, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are re-evaluating their options for wealth structuring and asset protection. The Cook Islands—a remote Pacific nation long associated with exclusivity and discretion—is emerging as a…