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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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ARTICLE: Adapting to the World of Regulation – How Asia’s HNWIs Can Overcome the Hurdles Ahead

ARTICLE: Adapting to the World of Regulation – How Asia’s HNWIs Can Overcome the Hurdles Ahead

Asiaciti Trust’s Sebastien Hayoz and four other industry experts gathered at the Asian Wealth Solutions Forum 2019 to debate how the Asian wealth management community is reacting to all the acronyms launched by the regulators in recent years, and whether this is all producing a windfall of business for the industry or choking off the market’s […]

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ARTICLE: Asiaciti Trust Protecting Clients’ Legacies

ARTICLE: Asiaciti Trust Protecting Clients’ Legacies

Laurence Black, Regional Director, Client Solutions, EMEA of Asiaciti Trust tells Tom Burroughes from WealthBriefing it isn’t resting on its laurels.

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VIDEO: WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2019 Winners Interview – Asiaciti Trust

VIDEO: WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2019 Winners Interview – Asiaciti Trust

ClearView Financial Media interviews Laurence Black on Asiaciti Trust’s win at the WealthBreifing MENA Awards 2019.

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PRESS RELEASE: Asiaciti Trust Crowned Best Independent Trust or Fiduciary Company for Fifth Straight Year

PRESS RELEASE: Asiaciti Trust Crowned Best Independent Trust or Fiduciary Company for Fifth Straight Year

For the fifth consecutive year, Asiaciti Trust has won the plaudits of peers in the industry by clinching the title of ‘Best Independent Trust or Fiduciary Company’ at the WealthBriefing MENA Region Awards 2019.

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ARTICLE: The Rising Prominence of Wealth Solutions and Planning for Asia’s HNWIs (Philippines Edition)

ARTICLE: The Rising Prominence of Wealth Solutions and Planning for Asia’s HNWIs (Philippines Edition)

Here are eight key takeaways from the panel discussion at Hubbis’ 5th annual event in Manila for the Wealth Management Community.

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ARTICLE: The Rising Prominence of Wealth Solutions and Planning for Asia’s HNWIs (Thailand Edition)

ARTICLE: The Rising Prominence of Wealth Solutions and Planning for Asia’s HNWIs (Thailand Edition)

Sebastien Hayoz and six industry experts gave their insights to the increasingly important subject of encouraging Asia’s HNWIs and their families to organise robust, compliant wealth and legacy planning.

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ARTICLE: Regulatory Demands Augur Well for Top Professionals in Leading Jurisdictions

ARTICLE: Regulatory Demands Augur Well for Top Professionals in Leading Jurisdictions

Sebastien Hayoz, Managing Director, Asiaciti Trust Singapore, met with Hubbis to give his insights on the growing need for financial transparency and the implications for the wealth management industry.

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