Setting up a trust in Switzerland: costs, taxes and eligibility

Setting up a trust in Switzerland involves understanding non-resident eligibility, typical funding requirements of USD500,000 or more, and how Swiss-managed trusts are treated for tax purposes. Switzerland does not establish domestic trusts, but fully recognizes and manages foreign trusts, making it a preferred jurisdiction for structuring wealth. This article covers: Are trusts taxed in Switzerland? […]

Debt Collection in Canada: What Debt Collection Agencies Can and Can’t Do – MoneySense

Debt collection agencies are obliged to follow certain rules about how they make contact and what information they can request; However, many Canadians are unsure where the line is drawn between legal collection practices and harassment. Knowing these rules and what rights you have can turn a stressful situation into something you can handle with […]

Kerala Grameena Bank and Fyno have partnered to streamline customer outreach

The partnership comes in the wake of RBI’s recent focus on improving customer service standards, strengthening complaint handling mechanisms and ensuring mandatory multilingual accessibility | Photo credit: jadampprostore Fyno, an intelligent communications hub built for banks and financial services providers, has announced its partnership with Kerala Grameena Bank (KGB) to leverage its unified platform to […]

The government is holding roadshows in London to explore the sale of shares in General Insurance Corp of India

The Indian government held roadshows in London to assess investor interest in a sale of a minority stake in state-owned General Insurance Corp of India (GIC), two government sources familiar with the matter said. Reuters. India plans to sell a total 10 percent stake in the insurer in tranches to meet the market regulator’s minimum […]

MUFG is said to be close to closing a deal for a stake in Shriram Finance

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is nearing a deal to buy a minority stake in Shriram Finance Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, the latest foreign bank to build a presence in the world’s most populous country. MUFG could invest more than Â¥500 billion ($3.2 billion) to buy a stake of about 20 […]

RBI’s $5 billion currency will sail through, high hedging costs cloud corporate appetite

The Reserve Bank of India’s three-year dollar-rupee swap is expected to be fully subscribed, although bankers say a rise in hedging costs is likely to limit corporate participation. The RBI’s dollar-rupee swap will absorb $5 billion from the market and inject an equivalent amount of rupees, as part of the central bank’s efforts to ensure […]

The Year in Money: Notable Personal Finance Changes for 2025 – MoneySense

Interest rates and inflation Price growth stabilized this year, allowing the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 2.25% in 2025. But with higher prices already baked in, an increasing number of consumers were struggling with debt. The annual inflation rate fell to 2.2% in October, according […]

Financial advisor for expats in Venezuela

Expats in Venezuela face extreme financial challenges due to hyperinflation, rapid devaluation of the bolívar, currency controls and complex tax reporting requirements. A financial advisor for expats in Venezuela can help manage these risks, structure investments, and provide guidance on cross-border financial compliance. This article covers: Why should you hire a financial advisor as an […]

Stealth Wealth: why real wealth is best kept for yourself

Summary: True wealth is best kept quiet; it avoids awkward conversations, requests for money and possible kidnappings for ransom. The joy of buying expensive things is also fleeting and what you own ultimately belongs to you. And the way to stay quiet is simple: don’t talk about it. When I read The Millionaire Next Door […]

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