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An Interview with Andreas Mercouri - June 2023

In this interview with GOLD Magazine, our Cyprus Managing Director, Andreas Mercouri, tells readers more about his…

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Trident Trust, Your Reliable Marine Services Partner - May 2023

In this article published by Cyprus Yachting Magazine, Christina Economou in our marine services team discusses the…

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7 Considerations When Choosing Your Trustee - May 2023

We spoke with Katrina Leung, Director - Trust Services in our Hong Kong office, to understand what factors clients…

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Company Liquidation in Malta: What You Need To Know - May 2023

Company liquidation is a procedure employed when a company is closed down and struck off the register.

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Discussing the Huge Opportunities Ahead in Estate & Legacy Planning in the UAE - May 2023

In this interview with Hubbis, our DIFC office head, Dave Lange, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing…

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Setting Up Your Fund for Success All Starts with Your Fund Documents – Here’s How. - April 2023

Over the last decade, fund administrators have become the default back-office option for an emerging fund manager w…

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Quick 101: Mauritius Variable Capital Companies - March 2023

Following the introduction of the Variable Capital Companies Act 2022 in Mauritius in April 2022, Rajan Rosick, Dir…

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The Virtual Asset Service Providers Regime in the Cayman Islands - March 2023

With a favourable tax regime, a robust financial services sector and an established reputation as a trusted financi…

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Trident Trust Hong Kong Team Reflects on the Meaning of Success - March 2023

In the last part of our Hong Kong 30th anniversary interview, members of our Hong Kong trust services team take som…

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Setting up a Family Office: Considerations, Issues, Hurdles and Opportunities - March 2023

The November 24 Hubbis Digital Dialogue focuses on the ‘dos and don’ts’ and the ‘whys and wherefores’ of setting up…

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DIFC Foundations and their Role in Robust Succession Planning for the UAE’s Next Generations - February 2023

In this interview with Hubbis, our DIFC office head, Dave Lange, discusses the key features of a DIFC Foundation an…

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Quick 101: Security Trustee Services - February 2023

With more organisations appointing independent security trustees for their debt listings, Albert Cilia, Managing Di…

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The Investor Visa: A Smart Way to Become a Panamanian Resident - February 2023

Panama has a stable government and well-developed economy. The government’s investor visa program is an opportunity…

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Panama Friendly Nations Program: How to Get Panama Residency - February 2023

With the Friendly Nations visa, Panama opens its doors to professionals and entrepreneurs from those countries that…

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How to Become a Caribbean Retiree: The Panamanian Retirement Visa - February 2023

Watching the sunrise over the Pacific whilst sipping some of the best coffee in the world or, admiring the sun set…

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Trident Trust Hong Kong Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Client Services - January 2023

In this second part of our Hong Kong 30th anniversary interview, members of our Hong Kong trust team discuss what t…

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Celebrating 30 Years in Hong Kong - December 2022

In this interview on the occasion of Trident Trust Hong Kong’s 30th Anniversary, our Hong Kong MD, Mark O’Sullivan,…

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Compliant Crewing is Crucial for Modern Yacht Owners - November 2022

In this article, Laura Kreckeler, Director of Operations in our marine services team, drills down into one of the c…

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Cyprus, Your Safe Port in the Mediterranean - November 2022

Cyprus’s warm climate, high quality of life, good schools and housing stock, entrepreneurial environment and range…

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The Cyprus IP Box Regime: Designed for Ambitious High-Tech Entrepreneurs - November 2022

Intellectual Property (IP) protection is not always high on the list of priorities for start-up founders immersed i…

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Will Regulation Catch Up With Innovation In Digital Assets? - October 2022

In this interview, our European head of business development for fund services, Karine Seguin, discusses the race b…

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Navigating the Future of Maritime - September 2022

In this insight, Jonathan Harris-Lowe and Josianne Avedis from our specialist marine services team speak to Superya…

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Trident Trust, Truly Committed to Asia - September 2022

In the last part of his interview with Hubbis, our Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Mark…

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Taking the Holistic Perspective to Estate & Legacy Structuring - August 2022

In this first part of his interview with Hubbis, our Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Ma…

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Becoming a Panamanian Resident - July 2022

Increasing numbers of internationally mobile entrepreneurs and knowledge workers are relocating to Panama, drawn by…

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Fast Forward into a New Era - June 2022

In this interview with Gold Magazine, our Cyprus General Manager, Andreas Mercouri, talks about the post pandemic f…

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Breathing New Life into Mauritius Financial Services Sector - May 2022

In this interview published in the Mauritius Star, our Mauritius Managing Director, Shamima Mallam-Hassam, explains…

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Singapore Trusts 101 – April 2022

In this 13-minute explainer video, we provide an overview of the basic features of a trust, and highlight some of i…

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Singapore Corporates 101 – April 2022

In this 11-minute explainer video, we provide useful insights about how to choose the right setup for your business…

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Will Singapore introduce Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts Legislation? - December 2021

In this editorial published by Asian wealth management publisher Hubbis, our Singapore BD Director, Hannah Bisson,…

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ESG and the Loan Agent - December 2021

The Loan Agent is often viewed as performing a purely mechanical role in providing Facility and Security Agency ser…

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Trusting in Trident - November 2021

In this interview, our European Regional Managing Director, Mark Le Tissier, and our Malta Managing Director, Alber…

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The Fast and the Curious: Tech in the Crypto Fund Asset Space - September 2021

In this interview, our head of EU fund services business development, Karine Seguin, discusses with Dan Smith, our…

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The Rise of Eastern Mediterranean Yachting - September 2021

In this insight, our Cyprus BD Director, Christina Economou, offers some insights into the 2021 yachting market and…

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Malta Enhances Its Innovative Notified AIF Regime - August 2021

When Malta launched its Notified Alternative Investment Fund (NAIF) regulatory regime in 2016 it was among the firs…

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Why Should I Outsource Fund Administration to a Specialist Third-Party? - August 2021

Increasing numbers of alternative investment fund managers are appointing third party fund administrators to suppor…

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Growth curve: how Trident Trust is flourishing as the crypto fund sphere matures - July 2021

In this interview with Hedgeweek, our Head of US fund services, Dan Smith, tells readers how Trident Trust's journe…

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Securitisation: the Malta Solution - July 2021

Securitisation remains a popular course of action for many asset owners worldwide. This note provides an insight on…

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The Institutionalisation of the Crypto Space: Key Trends to Watch for - June 2021

Hosted by Hedgeweek and Institutional Asset Manager on 10 June, the DigitalAssetsLIVE Summit gave speakers and atte…

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Prudence puts us in a good position to jump on the right opportunities - June 2021

WhosWho.mt caught up with our Malta Managing Director, Albert Cilia, to pick his brains on the effect of COVID, Bre…

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Cyprus: The Tax Efficient IP Location - June 2021

In the modern world, intellectual property (IP) can be one of the most valuable assets of any organisation. Choosin…

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New Paths to Launching a Private Investment Fund in Guernsey - June 2021

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (“GFSC”) has announced amendments to the Private Investment Fund (“PIF”)…

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The Future of Family Offices in Asia: the Rise of Governance - May 2021

Our Singapore Managing Director, Sean Coughlan, provides an interesting insight into the evolution of family office…

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Planning for the Future in an Unpredictable World - April 2021

As legendary investor Warren Buffett once said: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming na…

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Palm Beach Boat Show - April 2021

Fresh from the 2021 Palm Beach Boat Show, our Marine Services experts share what they learned about the year ahead…

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Why Cyprus Is Ideal Location for Managing an International Investment Portfolio - March 2021

As part of its "Cyprus 4.0" series, profiling senior members of the most innovative companies in Cyprus, the Cyprus…

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Trusts and Divorce, a Trustee's Perspective - January 2021

Hannah Bisson, Director in our Singapore team, shares an insightful article on what a trustee is expected to delive…

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The Jersey Factor - December 2020

George Bryan-Orr, Managing Director of our office in Jersey, shared with Jersey's First for Finance magazine his vi…

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BVI Legal Eye - December 2020

In our new series of Legal Eye blogs, our BVI Legal Director Shelly Bend explores the issues and regulations that m…

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Visão Legal de BVI - Dezembro 2020

Em nossa nova série de blogs Visão Legal, nossa Diretora Jurídica de BVI, Shelly Bend, explora os problemas e regul…

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Finance in Focus - December 2020

Welcome to our Finance in Focus series, where members of our global team take on the issues that matter to clients…

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Finanças em Foco - Dezembro 2020

Bem-vindo à nossa série Finanças em Foco, onde membros de nossa equipe global abordam questões relevantes para os c…

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Full Steam Ahead for the Asia Funds Express - November 2020

The alternative investments industry in Asia is no stranger to global shocks. It grew rapidly after the 2003 SARS e…

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Fund Domiciliation Trends and Key Market Developments in Africa - November 2020

Karine Seguin and Rajan Rosick, two of our Africa market experts, speak about trends in fund domiciliation and key…

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Spotlight on the BVI - November 2020

Developing strong and stable local teams who can offer our clients the benefits of their experience and continuity…

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Destaques em BVI - Novembro 2020

O desenvolvimento de equipes locais fortes e estruturadas que oferecem aos nossos clientes os benefícios da sua exp…

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The Rapid Growth of Malta's NAIF - November 2020

Recent statistics issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) show that over 10% of funds domiciled in…

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Income Tax Consolidation in Malta - September 2020

Malta has recently introduced fiscal unity rules which enable tax groups to be formed for Maltese income tax purpos…

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Malta Brings Benefits of Cell Companies to Shipping and Aviation - August 2020

Cell companies, which enable the segregation of different pools of assets and liabilities within a single entity, h…

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Meeting Evolving Client Needs in Cyprus - July 2020

In an interview with Gold Magazine, Andreas Mercouri of our 80-strong Cyprus office talks about how the merger of o…

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Time for a COVID Rethink? - July 2020

COVID-19 has required trust practitioners to rethink. Not only do key procedures need re-examining, but how investm…

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Strong Foundations & Ready for the Next Decade Ahead - June 2020

Markus Grossmann and Sean Coughlan of our Asia region management team talk to Hubbis about our Singapore office’s j…

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Family Ties: Why Family Offices Are Heading to Cyprus - April 2020

Christina Economou in our Cyprus office shares with Gold Magazine how the jurisdiction is well on the way to becomi…

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In BVI We Trust - April 2020

Cristiane de Matos of our long-standing BVI office outlines the key points behind the BVI's popularity as a jurisdi…

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What Next for Malta? - March 2020

The Maltese fund industry continues to grow, with assets under administration having increased by 50% since the end…

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Corporate Services Developments in Jersey - November 2019

In the 2019/2020 edition of Jersey's First for Finance magazine, George Bryan-Orr, Managing Director of Trident Tru…

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South East European Real Estate: When the Institutions Arrive - July 2019

We are pleased to share a detailed and insightful analysis of the prospects for the regional real estate market in…

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Fund Structures for Family Offices - April 2019

Family offices of all shapes and sizes may benefit from the formation of a fund structure as the means through whic…

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Private Trust Companies for Family Wealth Preservation - April 2019

Private Trust Companies (PTCs) are professionally structured, transparently managed vehicles that are well-suited f…

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In or Out: You Decide - April 2019

International eyes are on London as the UK government seeks to find a path forward on Brexit. Meanwhile, life goes…

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Capital Markets Update: Focus on TISE - January 2019

This is the first in a new series of brief updates for our clients and contacts with an interest in the capital mar…

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Doing Business in Dubai - July 2017

Warren Luyt, Managing Director of our office in Dubai, this month shared with Gold Magazine in Cyprus his views on…

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20 Years of the Protected Cell Company - June 2017

Originally designed for use in the captive insurance sector, the protected cell company has established itself as a…

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Client: Mark Volchek of Las Olas Venture Capital

Florida is one of the most exciting stories on the U.S. venture capital scene right now, with the state being the t…

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Cayman Funds Magazine Annual Roundtable Discussion - April 2016

Cayman Funds Magazine recently invited senior executives from the private sector and the Cayman government to its f…

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In Cayman Fund Launches, Big is the New Small - October 2015

Thalius Hecksher, Global Director of fund services at Trident Trust, discusses the drivers behind the trend for big…

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African Private Equity: The Tipping Point - May 2015

African private equity has finally arrived after so many years of promise. This was the consensus around the table…

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Ser Residente de Panamá - Julio 2022

Un número cada vez mayor de empresarios, emprendedores internacionales y trabajadores del conocimiento se están mud…

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Programa de Naciones Amigas de Panamá: Cómo Obtener la Residencia en Panamá - Febrero 2023

Con la visa de Naciones Amigas, Panamá abre sus puertas a profesionales y empresarios de aquellos países que mantie…

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Cómo Convertirse en un Jubilado del Caribe: Visa de Jubilación Panameña - Febrero 2023

Ver el amanecer sobre el Pacífico mientras saborea uno de los mejores cafés del mundo o admirar la puesta de sol en…

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Visa de Inversionista: Una Manera Inteligente de Convertirse en Residente Panameño - Febrero 2023

Panamá tiene un gobierno estable y una economía bien desarrollada. El programa de visas de inversionistas del gobie…

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