Private Trust Companies for Family Wealth Preservation 15/04/2019 Private Trust Companies (PTCs) are professionally structured, transparently managed vehicles that are well-suited for holding family wealth, avoiding family conflicts and addressing succession needs. Christiaan de Bruyn, Director of Trust Services at Trident Trust in Hong Kong, spoke about the benefits of PTCs at the 2019 Hubbis Asian Wealth Management Forum in Hong Kong. Download the summary of Christiaan's presentation, which provides a practical guide to PTCs, by clicking on the link below. Download the summary X Linkedin weixin Messenger Authors Christiaan de Bruyn Executive Director - Head of Trust Services cdebruyn@tridenttrust.com +852 2805 2000 Hong Kong Latest Insights Cyprus International Trusts: A Strategic Tool for Global Wealth Planning One of the most effective and versatile solutions available for international wealth planning is the Cyprus International Trust (CIT). Combining a robust legal framework, strong asset protection features, confidentiality, and professional administration, Cyprus has established itself as a well-established jurisdiction for international trust structures. U.S. Blockers: A Quick 101 A U.S. blocker is an intermediary corporate vehicle used in fund structures to manage specific U.S. tax exposures for certain investor groups. It is commonly used by non-U.S. investors and U.S. tax-exempt investors investing into U.S. strategies through partnership-style funds. In Perspective Podcast E03: Malta's Single Family Office Framework - A New Opportunity for Global Wealth Structuring In our third episode of In Perspective, Chris Naudi, Independent Consultant in our Malta office, is joined by our host Roscoe Carter Johnson, to explore the Malta's emerging single family office framework and why it could become a compelling option for wealthy families seeking an EU-based structure for managing and preserving wealth. Beyond the Rulebook: Building A Compliance Culture That Delivers Sustainable Change Effective compliance is not simply about following rules. It requires a culture that supports sound judgement, constructive challenge and accountable decision-making. When Family, Business and Assets Span Borders: Considerations for Indonesian Wealth Owners As businesses expand, families become more global and assets are held across multiple jurisdictions, wealth planning is increasingly about governance, succession and long-term stewardship as much as investment performance. How Private Clients and International Businesses Use U.S. Virgin Islands Structures The U.S. Virgin Islands offers a distinctive proposition for private clients, family offices and international businesses. As a United States territory, it combines a U.S. legal framework with a strategic Caribbean location and a range of structuring opportunities for qualifying businesses and investors.