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Offshore News Digest for Week of February 18, 2002


MORE PROOF HAVENS NOT TERROR CASH CONDUITS

A fascinating investigative report showing how gold was (and is) used by terrorists. None of it flows through traditional offshore haven nations, contrary to US politicians who sponsored anti-terror haven curbs.

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N.Y. TIMES DISCOVERS OFFSHORE TAX SAVINGS

In a breathless front page expose, the wannabe 'national newspaper of record' finally discovers that US companies save millions in taxes by moving incorporation to offshore tax havens.

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ENRON BRINGS CAYMANS UNWANTED SPOTLIGHT

ABC-TV news sees skullduggery in Enron offshore entities. US Senators discuss possible limits on offshore activity by US businesses.

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ARGENTINE LEGALIZED THEFT

"Argentina's rulers cannot resurrect an economy by ignoring the rule of law and plundering private property."

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BAHAMAS BANK DISPUTES TERROR CASH CHARGE

NASSAU. Bank Al Taqwa's attorney denies US accusations.

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GRENADA P.M. CALLS CANADA VISA UNFAIR

Mitchell tells Ottawa new visa travel restrictions are intolerant.

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Australia may legalize dual citizenship.

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SPAIN WANTS GIBRALTAR BUT CAN'T CONTROL BASQUES

The Spanish government wants to control Gibraltar, even as the Basque region demands independent power to negotiate taxes with the EU.

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ITALY FED UP WITH EUROPEAN UNION

ROME. Italians want nation's best interest put first.

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SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMIC INFLUENCE GROWS

Domestic problems aside, RSA businesses spread throughout all Africa.

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PURSUIT OF HIDDEN ASSETS EXPLAINED

A major reason for offshore financial structures is asset protection. A must read to understand how offshore assets can be traced.

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GOLD PRICE MANIPULATION CURB PROPOSED

US Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex) offers bill to stop government gold antics.

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MIDDLE AMERICANS ATTACK STEALTH TAX

Average taxpayers are riled by creeping alternative minimum tax.

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING IS BIG BUSINESS

Annual Miami 'education' conference rakes in cash showcasing anti-tax haven speakers from FATF and Sen. Levin's staff.

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HEDGE FUNDS HIT BY NEW DIRTY CASH RULES

New US law imposes new burdens, higher costs, red tape.

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U.S. BROKERS FAVOR HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS

New focus on high-end clients means less service for many.

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U.K. PRIVATE BANK WANTS SPORTS CLIENTS

Says rich sports stars need special banking advice.

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UNUSUAL GIFTS FOR THE VERY RICH

LONDON. The older image. Bentley's has it all, for a price.

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US S.E.C. CHARGES OFFSHORE SCHEME

SEC estimates a California investment group took $200 million from investors for a nonexistent offshore trust scheme.

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DO AMERICAN INVESTORS FEEL BETRAYED?

The tech bubble burst, then came Enron. Who can you trust?

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THREATS TO BAHAMAS OFFSHORE BUSINESS

The Nassau Institute details the detrimental impact of numerous government actions curtailing Bahamas offshore financial freedom.

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TOOLING TO BERMUDA

US corporations that move to tax havens like Bermuda cut taxes and increase earnings for millions of US stockholders; that's patriotism.

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SWISS VOTE MARCH 3rd ON U.N. MEMBERSHIP

Rejected before, poll shows possible pro-UN shift.

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CHOOSE SWISS, CAMPIONE CITIZENSHIP

ZURICH. Chris KALIN explains the advantages of Swiss or Campione residence.

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U.B.S. FREEZES SUSPICIOUS ACCOUNT

ZURICH. A $60m account 'suspected' of being linked to Sani Abacha, late Nigerian dictator, is frozen without due process of law.

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CZECH ANONYMOUS BANK ACCOUNTS TO END

PRAGUE. The end of anonymous banking in the Czech Republic is near.

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U.K. GIBRALTAR FIGHT GETS NASTY

LONDON. Labour MPs smear Conservative MPs who support The Rock.

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MAURITIUS REBUFFS INDIAN SCANDAL REQUEST

NEW DELHI. The Indian Ocean tax haven refuses to turn over information about an alleged offshore India stock scam based in Mauritius.

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IT IS TO LAUGH; LEFTIST LASHES TAX HAVENS

AUSTIN. Notorious left-wing Texas columnist dumps on tax havens.

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STILL NO TERROR CASH FOUND IN TAX HAVENS

US$104m (£73m) in alleged terrorist assets and frozen accounts from 168 individuals and groups; none from established tax haven nations.

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ANOTHER REASON TO BANK OFFSHORE

US banking lobbyists want to overturn financial privacy laws arguing bank privacy impedes attempts at detecting terrorist cash.

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I.R.S. WANTS WORLDWIDE POWERS

A Swiss financial expert comments on the extraterritorial extension of U.S. government banking rules and IRS investigations.

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S.E.C ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING RULES

A pdf download copy of new US SEC securities dealers rules.

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DON'T BE A FINANCIAL VICTIM

Vern JACOBS CPA explains how to avoid con men and inept financial advisors.

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And says, Jacobs, if you doubt the value of having your own asset protection plan, check out the current US jury awards here.


WHITHER ARTHUR ANDERSEN?

An insightful survey of what may happen to the the Big 5 accounting firm, post-Enron collapse.

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F.E.A.R. CIVIL FORFEITURE DEFENSE MANUAL

It costs US$84 but price goes up to $119 on March 1st. For details of this valuable new book.

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MILLION DOLLAR FINE FOR MEXICAN VACATION

ROSARITO, Mexico. Based only on US government suspicions, a leading coastal resort is declared off limits to US citizens.

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U.K. TAX COLLECTORS TARGET PIMPS, WHORES

The British sex trade tumbles into the VATman's eager clutches.

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UK tax accountants are faulted for not ratting on clients.

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