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Swiss Trust Companies: Why they might be the best corporate structure ever o General Overview & Review
Saves Time & Money Enhances Profile & Creates Profit Protects Against Lawsuits & Improves Privacy
o Our Business Advisory Service Our approach is to leverage PFT Group’s Swiss resources for the immediate benefit of clients – not to sell customers a company but to implement a turnkey strategy. We offer you more than 25 years experience in international structuring with a focus on worldwide trade and finance. As an established business advisory, we will find you the right Swiss Trust Company and the perfect resident professional team to make your business operational in the shortest possible timeframe. Bottom line – we will save you both time and money. We offer you the best pricing and multiple administrative sources. PFT Group presents clients the advantage of our network of professionals and the confidence that we will bring the “right” team to bear on their issues. The Trust Company will be required to have a local presence via an administrative firm. This firm will be responsible for daily operations and the appropriate annual filings. In virtually every Canton within Switzerland, we have quality professionals that have been vetted and therefore meet the highest of standards. They are there to serve you. Thus, you always have options and control over the daily operations. Prior to suggesting any client commits to an acquisition in Switzerland we consider all viable options in alternative business friendly jurisdictions. With us your best solution will never be a one size fits all approach and you can rest assured that every feasible option will be considered without jurisdictional bias. It is not only our experience in Switzerland that sets us apart form other firms but our depth of knowledge across a range of industries throughout the world helping our clients find the right solution.
o General Overview & Review Owning a Swiss Trust Company (STC) offers you the opportunity for Profit, Privacy and Asset Protection and when compared to similar corporate structures it also saves time and money. In today's world often business and personal interests are intertwined. To that end, there is no more effective means to protect yourself or your business than with a bearer share Swiss Trust Company which can accommodate your requirements in total privacy. This is the first in a four part series which will explore this entity and its various benefits in-depth.
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To explain a Trust Company you must start with the concept of a "captive." Captives are typically vehicles to bring critical financial functions in house. Those functions are normally insurance, banking or brokerage in nature. These entities have been frequently misunderstood or abused as tax shelters but there are virtually no tax benefits. The direct benefits include: 1) Cutting corporate costs 2) Control and therefore preserving business opportunity 3) Personal asset protection for ownership. Should a Trust Company be fully functional - as is the case with Swiss Trust Companies - it is also an excellent alternative to private bank ownership since it will legally cover many of the same transactional needs. A Trust Company is often quicker and less expensive to acquire compared to a bank and thus can also offer a parent company substantial savings in both time and money. Therefore, a Swiss Trust Company may be the fastest and most cost effective alternative available to entrepreneurs with international interests that need to bring vital financial functions in house.
o Entrepreneurs can gain these strategic advantages: Move investment capital faster to take advantage of growth opportunities resulting in increased profit. Exercise more control over capital transactions in order to reduce third party fees thus creating savings. Establish a major European beachhead to protect funds from political instability and consolidate global business interest. Alternative to captive bank ownership which can be a very long and expensive process to successfully complete. A Swiss Trust Company is a hybrid corporate entity that will likely have its origins as a Family Trust or an IBC (International Business Corporation) many years ago. Most are dormant and the previous activities are of little or no consequences since there are no assets or liabilities. What is of importance is that at some point the entity went through a conversion to a Non-Banking Financial Institution. All Swiss Trust Companies are established by taking an older corporate entity, renaming it, changing the Articles of Association and then finally getting approval from the appropriate Swiss Canton. This is a very detailed process that usually takes months of filings and work. Again, the previous activity has no bearing on the current capabilities of the entity but the age of the entity can be of importance which is explained in some detail later. All Non-Banking and Banking Corporate Entities throughout the world follow a similar process and start initially as a corporation. It is important to note that this entity cannot be referred to as a bank, reiterate it is not a tax shelter, and finally that the STC is not a means to circumvent the banking laws of any country. Swiss law can be vague when it comes to Trust Companies and is done so on purpose to preserve flexibility of the entity without abdicating its responsibility to meet AML (Anti-Money Laundering) obligations. In general, the Swiss prefer self-regulation when possible. To that end, a Private Swiss Trust Company in Switzerland is a self-regulated privileged entity (not regulated by FINMA which oversees banks and brokerages).
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If your corresponding bank accounts are located in Switzerland than after reaching certain levels an additional SRO (Self Regulating Organization) designation and membership http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfregulatory_organization may be required for the Trust Company. This is usually at the 20 client level or $10 million in managed assets and can easily be handled by a qualified administrative firm. The cost range of Swiss Trust Companies is USD$ 55,000 to USD$ 500,000. With the recent global economic crisis, the required initial investment has significantly come down which currently makes it a buyers market for those that have the need and the liquid assets. This investment outlay varies according the age of the structure. As a rule of thumb, the older Trust Companies are more appropriate for clients who wish to make it a working Non-Banking Financial entity. Age can be significant when establishing corresponding banking relationships, going public with an Offshore IPO or applying for organizational memberships such as a SWIFT. If a prospective title-holder, however, is looking to benefit from owning a Swiss Trust Company solely for asset protection then a younger company would be more appropriate and thus require a smaller investment. The host country is an outstanding choice for your business dealings. Though relatively small, Switzerland has only 6.7 million inhabitants, it is internationally recognized as a premier banking center. This is due largely to its tradition of free trade, strong work ethic, technical knowledge and entrepreneurial talent. 16% of those living in Switzerland are foreign citizens, pointing to the cosmopolitan nature of the population. The four national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansch but most professionals speak business level English which lends to the easy of conducting business. Switzerland is also one of the oldest democracies in the world having been established in 1848. Economic development through the last few decades has been marked by strong growth against a background of low inflation, high capacity utilization, modern technology, high productivity and relatively high wages and salaries. The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report currently ranks Switzerland's economy as one of the most competitive in the world.
o Competitive factors which contribute to this nation's ability to compete on the global scale include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Social peace and political stability A leading economy with currency and price stability Highly professional international banks that focus on privacy First-rate infrastructure High productivity combined with high product and service quality First-class and world-renowned universities and technical institutes The broad range of authority granted to Swiss Trust Company is one of the main attractions for business owners. Very few corporate entities anywhere encompass the range of potential activities that this entity can. Please keep in mind that the STC must be appropriately capitalized prior to engaging in any specific activity. Below we have listed a synopsis for your review.
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o Authorities of a Swiss Trust Company A Swiss Trust Company is authorized to conduct the following business activities:
The power to loan money. The power to open any bank accounts, including trust and escrow accounts in any bank domiciled in the United States and/ or any bank domiciled in any international location. The power to offer and service a complete range of world wide fiduciary services. The power to participate in life insurance fixed or variable annuity or life settlement policy, credit insurance. The powers to acquire, develop, hold, sell, trade, exchange, dispose, mortgage of real property, precious metals, natural resources. It may engage in the general leasing business, franchising, money funds, mutual funds, formation of general limited partnerships, real estate investment trust. Acts as a holding company for banks, savings and loans, insurance companies small business investments corporations and stock brokerage firms. Reinsurance for political risk/trade and premium financing. The signature of any commercial paper, debt obligation, bonds, stocks, securities, subscription agreements, and any other evidence of indebtness document or agreement binding upon such terms and conditions as determined by this and its Trustees. The Power to Act as Natural Persons The Power to Act as Attorney-in-Fact The Power to Act as Officers, Agent, Employees The Power to Make Contracts The Power to Create Agencies and Joint Ventures The Power of investments The Power to Deal in Goodwill The Power of Donation The Power of Guarantee The Power of Trustee The Power to Act as Investment Advisor The Power to Act as Consultant The Power to Deal in Securities and Commodities Brokerage The Power of Inventory Financing The Power to Deal in Shipping The Power to Create Correspondence Banking Relationships The Power of Collections The Power to Hold Patents The Power to Make Acquisitions The Power to be Registered in Foreign Countries The Power to Sell Annuities The Power to Counter-Insure The Power to Create or Set Aside Outside Of The Company a Special Fund The Power to Sell Endowments The Power to Act as Pension Advisor The Power to Deal in Insurance Brokerage
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o Conclusion A Swiss Trust Company is a very unique entity. It brings together the culture of the Swiss in promoting self-regulation and privacy with a functioning entity that can be utilized for asset protection, estate planning or as an alternative to private bank ownership. STCs are also extremely inexpensive when compared to the time and money that would be spent elsewhere attempting to acquire either a bank or a trust company. All things considered, there may not be a comparable corporate structure in the world.
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With PFT Group International, driven leaders in international finance rely on winning strategies to cut costs, preserve wealth and capture profit from new markets within this sound business framework. A Swiss Trust Company is a rare, focused model that allows discerning entreprenuers to employ these strategies.
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PFT International with the assistance of Swiss administrators, pioneered the concept of combining the functions of the finance company with the privacy and asset protection of a trust company. PFT International recognized a unique need to achieve both sides of the coin; an STC offered the structure to serve this purpose. Today, PFT International utilizes the basic structure of an STC to customize strategic development for international financial professional and multi-nation buiness owners. 
It should be noted that this strategy is a proprietary product of PFT International created based on our experience and at our expense.
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STC is a type of Private Trust Company organized for the purpose of performing broad and discretionary fiduciary, administrative and financial services to its
owners. While there are many offshore financial models to choose from an STC is a unique structure.
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The general public typically relates the term "trust" with Asset Protection Trusts, Foreign Situs Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts or Real Estate Investment Trusts. A Private Trust Company (PTC) such as an STC, however, is an entirely different type of institution. PTCs can and do serve as business expansion tools offering financial services to their beneficial owners and clients.
While an STC differs greatly from other forms of trusts, it is rather similar to a Private International Bank. As a financial institution, an STC may perform a wide range of fiduciary functions typically associated with banks. There are a few, specific actions reserved only for banks. • Primary among the functions reserved for banks is retail banking facilities; to clarify, an STC does not provide its owners the ability to take regular Cash Deposits (CDs) from the general public. • Other banking functions include issuing of Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit. However, STCs may issue a variety of bank instruments
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Other options for Non-Banking Financial Institutions may include International Business Corporations (IBCs), offshore foundations, offshore mutual funds, offshore hedge funds and offshore insurance companies to name a few. Nearly every nation, including the United States, provides some type of offshore business structure. The details that make an STC unique are vast and varied, but a few major factors set the structure apart from other offshore companies. The most important factors are detailed on pages 22 and 23 and include: • Prestige of the jurisdiction • Age of the institution • Credibility and responsiveness of the administration
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STCs are unique business
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personal preferences and strategies. There are a few universal
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o Secure asset protection and privacy Structure ownership through Bearer Shares Utilize Swiss privacy guarantees
o Obtain. correspondent banking relationships Ease of interaction with various international markets, including a strong European presence Facilitate FOREX trading
Collateralize assets
o Access SWIFT, Euroclear, Clearstream or ACH facility Easily transfer funds through various international markets and currencies Facilitate FOREX trading
o Provide international financial management Accept funds & raise capital Distribute funds to various markets Increase ability to engage in trust service activities Provide management contracts for portfolio management
o Issue financial instruments Letters of Credit Safe Keeping Receipts Promissory Notes Loans
* The capability of an STC to perform these functions relies
factors covered in the information to follow.
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Bearer Shares are not subject to the guidelines of common shares because ownership is never recorded. When ownership of an STC is not disclosed, it is virtually impossible for creditors of an individual to obtain any company information. A person seeking a judgment against a shareholder of an STC must have proof the individual has interest in the company. Foreign judgments usually stop at the Swiss border. Proof of the judgment must be provided to a Swiss court, and only then will a determination be made as to whether the offense is a violation of Swiss law. Clients are able to consolidate family trusts and assets in one location while making the duties of the trustee less risky; with an STC, the Company, not its director or trustee, is responsible for any financial transgressions. Client Example:
An Irish citizen living .in the UK with substantial private wealth distributed internationally expressed the following needs: • Substantial privacy and asset protection for personal assets including gold, real estate and personal property Secure structure to manage family wealth across future generations; secure structure to act as custodian for business interests Obtain professional administrative representation without ceding control of assets to manager of the trust.
* With the acquisition of an STC established in 1972 in Zug, Switzerland, he was able to immediately: • Gain unparalleled protection through bearer shares and favorable Swiss privacy legislation • Benefit from the company's ability to manage multiple accounts to provide for various family interests without threat of loss of assets due to family dispute • Establish himself and wife as the primary signatories and directors of the assets while benefitting from the relationships and knowledge of Swiss representation
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A correspondent bank holds physical deposits owned by other banks. When combined with
experienced administration and the goodwill of an established STC, most major
international banks, brokerages and insurance companies will welcome correspondent relationships, which are not easily formed on behalf of organizations established in jurisdictions of a lesser quality and reputation. A correspondent banking relationship serves many purposes ranging from use of SWIFT, Euroc1earor Clearstream at a minimal cost to collateralizing assets for increased capital. Client Example: An international payments processor incurring high bank fees expressed the following needs: • Direct access to financial systems • Ability to route funds without the use of a third party • Authority to process credit, debit or ACH transactions to cut costs
* With the acquisition of an STC established in 1969 in Zurich, Switzerland, within one month he accomplished t e following: • Acquire the capability to obtain SWIFT, Euroclear or Clearstream licensing; establish a strategiccorrespondentbanking arrangementto use licenses immediately • Gain ability to process transactions, such as money wires and transfers,without a third party • Establish the use of credit, debit and ACH facilities through a Swiss Trust Company and a processor to substantially cut bank fees - Original:Limited to $lM1monthor about 2,000 transactionsof approximately$500 - After Acquisition: Unlimited processing using multiple banks - Now processes 6,800 transactions @ approx. $500 or a total volume of$3.4M per month - Profit: Now processes $2.4M more per month @ mark-up of 1.88% - Increased profit of$43,200 per month; $518,400 per year
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A small group of private trusts and fiduciary companies have joined the elite connected to the major financial transfer systems such as SWIFT, Euroclear and Clearstream. Through membership in these organizations, a relatively small, private financial organization can establish itself within the banking and securities system and affect a wire transfer as quickly as Bank of America or Oppenheimer. An STC can obtain direct membership in these organizations in a relatively small timeframe. If a client needs facilities immediately, a correspondent account can be created that allows for access at a very low fee. Client Example: The owner of a Panamanian FOREX brokerage expressed the following needs that his current offshore company could not provide: • Obtain less costly access to SWIFT • Acquire in a high-profile jurisdiction to facilitate international business and obtain correspondent accounts with ease • Provide for management of family assets and estate planning • Obtain privacy and protection of assets through an offshore structure
* Through acquisition of an STC established in 1989 in Zurich, Switzer/and, he gained these advantages immediately: • Obtain an institution that immediately provides for a participant SWIFT membership - Original: Processed 10 transfers per week @ $1,600 a transfer; Totaling approximately $64,000 per month - After Acquisition: Processed transfers @ $30 each; totaling approximately $1,200 per month; Savings of $62,800 per month, $753,600 per year • Set up subaccounts for management of family and personal funds separate from business considerations • Gain unparalleled asset protection through the use of bearer share certificates and favorable Swiss privacy regulation
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An STC, as a financial institution, is capable of carrying out a wide variety of money management tasks. Constantly utilizing third-party services costs time, money and valuable privacy for firms and their clients. Managing private wealth offshore exempts a firm from regulation from the domestic government and, with ownership of an STC, greatly eliminates the need for a third party for tasks such as: • Accepting funds from investors or clients to create working capital • Distributing funds as needed to various markets world-wide • Establishing subaccounts to manage multiple funds from one location Client Example: An international wealth manager with multiple real estate investment
concerns expressed the following needs: • Acquire an institution to hold and protect real estate • Connect with appropriate banking institutions to leverage real estate for increased capital • Offer privacy and protection of assets to investors to accept and move funds seamlessly
* With the acquisition of an STC
established in 1948 in Zug, Switzerland, the client was able to recognize the following results within one week:
• Obtain an offshore holding company to protect all real estate and financial assets • Establish strategic banking relationships for leveraging of assets and money management • Offer non-disclosure of investments to clients through multiple subaccounts while bringing wire transfer services in house to increase privacy
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Through the acquisition of an appropriate STC, a client will be able to issue a wide array of financial instruments. Depending on the business model, these instruments may be provided for personal use to reduce typical bank fees, or they may be distributed to clients at a fee. An STC may issue Letters of Credit, Safe Keeping Receipts, Promissory Notes, loans and a variety of other instruments. If the client requires another form of instrument, or needs an instrument from a large bank for a higher investment- grade rating, the client may utilize correspondent banking relationships to obtain these services at a low cost and much quicker than traditional means. Client Example: A client in the research and development of gold mines expressed the following business needs: • Establisha bullion bank to deposit gold from clients in return for SKRs • Create leveraged credit lines using the hard asset • Monetize in-ground assets for increased capital.
* With the acquisition of an STC established in 1968 in Zurich, Switzerland, the client implemented a business plan in is first three months encompassing: • Holding the value of assets in return for SKRs issued directly from company • Gaining the ability to p to borrow up to 80% of the value of the assets • Monetizing up to 5% of in-ground, non-producing assets
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A Swiss Trust Company is authorized, but not limited to, conduct the following business activities: o
THE "POWER TO LOAN MONEY
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THE POWER TO OPEN ANY BANK ACCOUNTS, INCLUDING TRUST AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS IN ANY BANK DOMICILED IN THE UNITED STATES AND/ OR ANY BANK DOMICILED IN ANY INTERNATIONAL LOCATION.
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THE POWER TO OFFER AND SERVICE A COMPLETE RANGE OF WORLD WIDE FIDUCIARY SERVICES.
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THE POWER TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED OR VARIABLE ANNUITY OR LIFESETTLEMENT POLICY, CREDIT 'INSURANCE .
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THE POWER TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, HOLD, SELL, TRADE, EXCHANGE , DISPOSE , MORTGAGE OF REAL PROPERTY , PRECIOUS METALS , NATURAL RESOURCES.
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IT MAY ENGAGE IN THE GENERAL LEASING BUSINESS, FRANCHISING, MONEY FUNDS, MUTUAL FUNDS, FORMATION OF GENERAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST.
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ACTS AS A HOLDING COMPANY FOR BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOANS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENTS, CORPORATIONS AND STOCK BROKERAGE FIRMS.
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REINSURANCE FOR POLITICAL RISK/TRADE AND PREMIUM FINANCING.
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THE SIGNATURE OF ANY COMMERCIAL PAPER, DEBT OBLIGATION, BONDS, STOCKS, SECURITIES, SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS, AND ANY OTHER EVIDENCE OF INDEBTNESS DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT BINDING UPON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS DETERMINED BY THIS AND ITS T RUSTEES .
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THE POWER TO ACT AS NATURAL PERSONS
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THE POWER TO ACT AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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THE POWER TO ACT AS OFFICERS, AGENT, EMPLOYEES
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THE POWER TO MAKE CONTRACTS
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THE POWER TO CREATE AGENCIES AND JOINT VENTURES
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THE POWER OF INVESTMENTS
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THE POWER OF DONATION
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THE POWER OF GUARANTEE
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THE POWER OF TRUSTEE
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THE POWER TO ACT AS INVESTMENT ADVISOR
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THE POWER TO ACT AS CONSULTANT
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THE POWER TO DEAL IN SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES BROKERAGE
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THE POWER TO CREATE CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS
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THE POWER OF COLLECTIONS
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THE POWER TO MAKE ACQUISITIONS
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THE POWER TO BE REGISTERED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
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THE POWER TO SELL ANNUITIES
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THE POWER TO RE-INSURE
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THE POWER TO COUNTER-INSURE
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THE POWER TO CREATE OR SET ASIDE OUTSIDE OF THE COMPANY A SPECIAL FUND
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THE POWER TO SELL ENDOWMENTS
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THE POWER TO ACT AS PENSION ADVISOR
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THE POWER TO DEAL IN INSURANCE BROKERAGE
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE INSURANCE AGAINST INJURY, DAMAGE OR ACCIDENT
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE MORTGAGE INSURANCE
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE BOND INSURANCE
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE SURETY BOND INSURANCE
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE COMPLETION BOND INSURANCE
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THE POWER TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT INSURANCE
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Our representative offices in Geneva, Switzerland, are specifically designed to accommodate the clients of PFT Group International that wish to establish an administrative base in Switzerland
and the surrounding European landscape.
Since each client has unique needs, the degree to which an administrator will be involved in the business plan will vary.
However, each client will retain the services initially to provide support in implementing the key elements of the business or personal wealth strategy.
Administrative assistance may include: Liaison office Swift, Euroclear and Clear Stream processing Opening of correspondent accounts Establishment of institutional relationships Tax advice Record maintenance Transaction accounting Financial accounting statements Nominees Telephone services Bookkeeping Information dissemination and controls Public relations
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PFT Transform Knowledge To Value Think Five Continents Think a World of Opportunity
PFT Group International is an independent service provider geared to the global entrepreneurial sector. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom and built from a solid knowledge as well as experience, we take business beyond borders. Based upon more 25 years of experience in worldwide markets, we narrowed our focus to concentrate
strictly on proven techniques
that save international
business
owners time
and money.
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PFT Professional Financial Traders Holding UK Ltd Avv.to Marcel Hobermaier Legal&Compliance Department The Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose Street EC2A2EW London United Kingdom Tel +44 0207 596 2854 Fax +44 0207 596 2701 www.pftrader.co.uk marcel.hobermaier@pftrader.co.uk PFT Group Professional Financial Traders Holding UK Ltd Structured Investment Group Limited
http://www.sigrp.co.uk Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Registration number: 552894). Registered office: Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 2SH. Registration number: 07431519.
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