Month: February 2020

ARTICLE: Opportunities Abound for Family Offices in the UAE

ARTICLE: Opportunities Abound for Family Offices in the UAE

Asiaciti Trust’s Laurence Black was on the panel of experts who deliberated the growth of family offices in the UAE at the Hubbis Middle East Wealth Management Forum 2020.

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NEWS: New Zealand, Trusts Act 2019

NEWS: New Zealand, Trusts Act 2019

The Trusts Act 2019 (‘Act’), which comes into force on 30 January 2021, applies to most existing and new trusts. Existing trusts have a transitional period until then. The Act makes trust law more transparent and accessible by clarifying existing law and providing better guidance for trustees and beneficiaries.

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ARTICLE: Selecting the Right Fiduciary and Jurisdiction – Key Benefits and Considerations

ARTICLE: Selecting the Right Fiduciary and Jurisdiction – Key Benefits and Considerations

Laurence Black, Regional Director, Client Solutions, EMEA at Asiaciti Trust, told the audience at the Hubbis Middle East Wealth Management Forum how important it is to choose trustees and jurisdictions wisely.

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NEWS: The Cook Islands Passes Legislation to Address EU Concerns

NEWS: The Cook Islands Passes Legislation to Address EU Concerns

The Cook Islands passed a suite of legislations on 17 December 2019 to comply with the European Union’s international tax good governance standards, thus avoiding being listed as a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction. Agreed in December 2017, the EU list is a common tool for member states to tackle risks of tax abuse and unfair tax competition.

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