THE AMERICAS' MOST SOPHISTICATED OFFSHORE HAVEN
Date: 08/04/2003Dear International Living Reader,
Panama came out top on International Living's Global Retirement Index 2002. And this year, it ranked #1 on The Sovereign Society Asset Haven Index, tied with Switzerland.
The Republic of Panama is the Americas' most sophisticated offshore haven -- ideal for the investor who wants strong financial privacy and no taxes, corporate or personal. While offshore jurisdictions from The Bahamas to The Philippines are weakening their privacy laws, Panama remains one of the last safe places to protect your hard-earned wealth in the 21st century.
What's more, your dollar stretches a long way here. Real estate is easy to purchase. You can get the goods and services you're used to at home. Panama is safe. And its benefits for retirees are the most extensive offered anywhere.
That is why The Sovereign Society and International Living are hosting the Offshore Opportunities 2003 Conference there. In addition to the high-level tax and investment experts we've invited from around the world, we'll also connect you with key Panama-based contacts who can help you take advantage of the best local opportunities -- for investment, banking, residency, and Panamanian living.
Over three intensive days of educational sessions and subject-specific workshops, our panel of leading legal, financial, tax, asset-protection, and real estate experts will give you an up-to-the-minute picture of how offshore structures can work safely to your advantage.
Read on for full details. I look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Peddicord
Publisher, International Living
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OFFSHORE OPPORTUNITIES 2003 CONFERENCE
Panama City, Panama
October 8-12, 2003
Dear International Living Reader,
This fall, I'd like to invite you to join an extraordinary gathering of experts in global investing, tax law, international real estate, and banking when they reveal the strategies the richest of the rich have used for generations to build and protect their wealth and privacy.
"The rich get richer," the old adage goes. And it's true. Not only can they afford expensive investment advice but their wealth gives them access to investments the average Joe (even a pretty well-heeled Joe) never even hears about
Like funds that consistently outperform the market but require a minimum investment of $1 million or more.
Or grand-scale real estate-development deals that get them into up-and-coming markets for pennies on the dollar.
Or offshore structures that let them legally defer thousands of dollars in taxes and reduce their overall bill while the rest of us swallow hard and pay up.
This October in Panama, we're convening a panel of 21 well-respected and proven investment authorities at our Offshore Opportunities 2003 Conference -- the same people who advise many of the world's wealthiest individuals. And we've asked them to do two things:
One, teach you in plain, easy-to-understand language about the investment secrets the wealthiest people in the world rely on to build and protect their wealth
And two, explain -- step-by-step -- how you can follow their lead
INVEST (AND PROFIT) LIKE THE WORLD'S WEALTHIEST INDIVIDUALS
In other words, you'll learn how to invest -- and profit -- the same way the top 1% of the wealthiest people in the world have for generations
* Find out about a "currency sandwich" program offered by a 112-year-old European bank that produced as much as 120% profits from the dollar's fall last year... and could produce even bigger profits in 2004.
* Discover how you can legally take your IRA or pension plan offshore to better protect your wealth and gain greater investment diversification. And find out how easy it is to hold overseas real estate in your retirement portfolio
* Learn about a surprisingly flexible offshore strategy that is as safe as a bank account, pays a guaranteed interest, and provides rock-solid asset protection.
* Find out how you can profit with a little-known managed investment program that offers you low volatility and high returns. How high? Since 1997, it has returned 12.5% annually with no losing years.
* Discover one mid- to long-term investment that's also a private, easily transportable international currency that increases in value annually -- 10-15% a year since the 1970s.
PROTECT YOUR WEALTH AND YOUR LEGACY
Not only will our experts focus on ways you can make use of the same investment strategies the wealthiest people in the world rely on, they'll also teach you what you need to know to
* Better protect your assets from attack... so you can make absolutely sure you don't end up wiped out as a result of some frivolous lawsuit. In fact, the structures you'll learn about can even help deter legal action... and secure you a more advantageous settlement if somebody does sue...
* Protect your buying power in the face of a tumbling dollar by diversifying your currency holdings and investing outside the United States.
* Reduce and defer taxes...so you can safely and legally preserve more of your wealth for generations to come. You can't evade taxes, and you can't eliminate them altogether... but you can minimize your overall bill... this October, find out exactly how...
* Find a safe escape in an uncertain world... get a roadmap to the world's best destinations for overseas investing... citizenship... banking... living . and working
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS SO IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW
The U.S. economy is a fickle beast. We're told a recovery is around the corner yet consumer confidence remains low. Unemployment numbers continue to rise and a turnaround in the labor market seems unlikely in the immediate future.
Americans don't have much of a cushion on which to weather hard times. The household savings rate was 7.7 % in the last month of the 1990-91 recession. Today it's just 3.5 %. Personal bankruptcies are up. Mortgage rates are at their highest levels since January.
It makes smart sense to hedge the U.S. economy. It's what the savviest investors are doing in droves. In fact, they're diversifying overseas not only to protect their investments from a languishing economy at home but to protect their privacy as well -- both financial and personal.
The USA PATRIOT Act, rammed through Congress six weeks after the 9/11 terror attacks, contains massive restrictions on financial privacy and constitutional freedoms. In fact, it curtails them to a degree unparalleled in American history.
And that's just the beginning. Even more far-reaching legislation is being drafted right now.
Protecting our nation's citizenry... our own families... from unwarranted attack should be a priority, certainly. But we've got to keep a close eye on the price we're asked to pay in exchange.
It's more important than ever that you educate yourself about the real-life ramifications of current and proposed legislation (both at home and abroad)... and take the safe, legal actions necessary to protect your freedom and your hard-earned assets and investments.
In fact, we think it's so critically important that you do so, we've integrated presentations about just those issues into our October event.
TAKE A CRASH-COURSE IN OFFSHORE BASICS
We'll start our conference with a tutorial -- a crash-course, if you will -- in offshore basics. You'll learn all the fundamentals about how offshore structures legally can help reduce your tax burden, provide you with a more diversified portfolio, and protect your assets from attack by frivolous lawsuits or overeager creditors.
* Find out what basic building blocks you need to construct your own offshore presence. It's not complicated to "go offshore," but you'll want to be absolutely sure you're doing it legally. Our experts will outline the steps you need to take and the pitfalls you'll want to avoid.
* Get a plain-English translation for all the jargon. The offshore industry has its own terminology, which can be confusing and even intimidating. Our speakers will cut through the legalese and tell you what it all means.
* Understand how various offshore structures -- from simple bank accounts to asset-protection trusts or international business companies -- differ from one another and the questions you need to answer before you can decide which is right for your situation.
TALK WITH THE EXPERTS IN SMALL WORKSHOPS
Throughout the conference, we'll devote the mornings to general-education sessions when you'll hear from our expert speakers and reserve the afternoons for interactive workshops with them.
These subject-specific workshops are arguably the most valuable portion of the program. They give you access to the speakers and make it easy for you to ask questions and hear what other participants have on their minds.
The workshops are designed to be subject-specific, and they'll run concurrently throughout the program, so you'll be able to choose the sessions that most interest you and maximize the attention and relevant information you receive. You'll come away with the answers to all your questions and practical strategies for implementing your offshore plan.
LEARN ABOUT SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND PROFITS
Over the course of the conference, you'll:
* Learn exactly what to watch for when you're considering an offshore haven in this day and age and discover where it makes sense to have an account, what it will cost, and what services you should expect.
* Get the inside scoop and an up-to-the-minute report on jurisdictions from Europe to the Caribbean. Some "traditional" havens no longer make sense... while some countries you might not have given a second thought are proving, in fact, to be excellent banking jurisdictions for the coming decade.
* Learn the three best places to invest in international real estate right now from beachfront properties to big-city apartments to mountain retreats. And find out the seven key questions to ask before you buy property overseas.
* Discover safe, profitable, international alternatives to investing in the U.S. stock markets. Investing in resources ranging from diamonds to trees provides a lucrative way to diversity your holdings. In October, find out how to best take advantage of investment opportunities the average investor wouldn't even know to consider.
* And much, much more
PUT YOUR OFFSHORE STRATEGY TO WORK ON THE SPOT
Throughout the conference, you'll have access to our Exhibition Hall, where you can meet with our invited panel of experts, ask questions. What's more, local offshore service providers such as Derek Sambrook of Trust Services SA will be on hand as well, so you can further explore Panama's sophisticated and private banking system and even put your offshore strategy to work on the spot by opening an account or establishing an IBC.
Nearly every major world bank has a full-service branch office in Panama, with representation from Japan, the U.K., France, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. Like Wall Street or the City in London, Panama City's business district high rises bear the logos of HSBC, Lloyds, Dai-Ichi Kangyo, Republic National, Credit Lyonnais, Bank de Paris, and Dresdener.
Brass-plate shell banks (those represented by a law firm, for example) are not permitted in Panama. The 80-plus banks that do operate are fully staffed and functional.
In an era when the privacy laws in so many traditional banking haven nations have been compromised, Panama remains one of the few countries where your banking privacy is assured.
Unlike hapless British overseas territories now being stripped of their offshore financial attractions, Panama is not under the thumb of any other nation. That has helped to make it an ideal offshore haven for the 21st century... and a natural destination for our Offshore Opportunities 2003 Conference.
During the program, you'll hear from Greg Geurin, who runs International Living's Panama office, Panamanian attorney Rainelda Mata-Kelly, and several other locally based speakers. From them you'll learn--
* What sets Panama apart from its neighbors -- from its excellent benefits for retirees to its affordable cost of living -- and why this country has been ranked as the world's #1 overseas retirement destination.
* The various types of visas available -- pensionado visas, executive visas, and reforestation visas. Find out which one is right for you and how, step-by-step, you apply for it.
* Where in Panama real estate investments make sense -- where properties are undervalued, where you'll find the best retirement living, where the best beach buys are, and which highland regions promise the best weather and most spectacular views.
* And much, much more...
THIS SEMINAR IS TOO IMPORTANT TO MISS
We've gone to great lengths to assemble an extraordinary group of high-powered experts in one place at one time. It would be impossible for you to gather, in just a few short days, the wealth of knowledge and the excellent contacts you'll gain in these educational sessions and top-level meetings.
You'll come away from this conference knowing about little-known programs available offshore that give you tremendous tax advantages... sophisticated investment strategies that will allow you to profit in both good times and bad the formulas the world's wealthiest people have employed for generations
You could easily spend thousands of dollars to acquire all the wisdom and know-how you'll learn in this one value-packed program. It's not unusual for experts of the caliber you'll meet in Panama to charge as much as $400 or $500 an hour for their specialized services.
But when you join us this October for the Offshore Opportunities 2003 Conference, you'll learn everything you need to know about creating the best international investment strategy for you at a fraction of that price.
Think of it as an investment of just a few days now... for a lifetime of financial security and personal freedom. Can you afford not to be there?
YOUR GUEST ATTENDS FOR 50% OFF
The conference costs just $995 per person (plus just $450 for one guest) for three full days of benefit-packed meetings and access to high-powered, well-informed contacts. In other words: You can bring an associate, a family member, a friend, any guest you like... for a full 50% off the regular price.
Plus, to make the program even more affordable, we're offering extensive discounts. When you reserve your place by September 26, you're entitled to $150 off the registration fee. That means you pay just $845 (plus $450 for one guest) to participate.
What's more, if you're a lifetime member of International Living or The Sovereign Society, or if you're a Chairman's Circle or Director's Circle member of The Oxford Club, you're entitled to an additional $50 off. That means you can benefit from the invaluable contacts and critical, life-changing advice this program will deliver... for as little as $795 (with a guest paying just $450).
In addition, we've negotiated excellent rates at the luxurious Caesar Park Hotel in downtown Panama City, where we're hosting this event. For a standard room -- single or double -- you'll pay just $125 per night (plus taxes and gratuities), which includes not only your accommodation, but also a full buffet breakfast daily.
To reserve your place, simply click here or call our Conference Director, Michael Whetstine, today at (888) 968-8007 (toll-free) or (561) 968-8007, e-mail: conferences@internationalliving.com or fax (561) 968-0840. Please don't delay. I expect this conference, like those in years past, to fill up very quickly. Seats are limited, and I'd hate for you to miss out.
Sincerely,
Erika Nolan
Managing Director, The Sovereign Society
P.S. In addition to the three days of formal meeting sessions, we've arranged for two informal gatherings -- cocktail parties on the first and last evenings -- where you'll have time to get to know the speakers personally and mingle with other, like-minded participants.
P.P.S. Panama makes sense for reasons beyond its sophisticated banking facilities. Various factors make it one of the world's top destinations for overseas living --
* Purchasing real estate is straightforward, and you get a lot of property for your dollar.
* Many people speak English, which makes day-to-day life easier.
* The currency is the U.S. dollar, so you never have to worry about exchange controls or currency fluctuations.
* The benefits for retirees are the most extensive offered anywhere.
* You can get the goods and services you're used to back home, but for a fraction the cost.
* What's more, it's the safest place in Latin America.
If you've ever thought about owning your own, private retreat... a place you could escape to a few months a year... or even full-time eventually... then you'd be wise to put Panama on your list of possible destinations. For more details about this extraordinary country and about the investment tour of its best offerings, which will begin immediately following the conference, please click here
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