Issue:
Autumn 2006

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Foreword:
Steven
Jameson, Editor
News:
A round up of what's been
happening in the market
place

Meeting
Point:
GLOBAL CUSTODY AND RELATED SERVICES
- THERE MAY BE TROUBLE AHEAD
One year on from SIBOS 2005
Copenhagen and many of us will be
encouraged that the securities markets have been kind to
our pension and investment funds.
NEVER FORGET
WHO PAYS THE BILLS
The current media focus on the
exchange industry consolidation and the infrastructure for
European securities forgets one key aspect customer
service.
Country
Profile:
INVESTING
IN PROPERTY
The property market in Goa is at
the beginning of a revolution, a scenario that could have
significant implications.
OFFSHORE
BANKING IN NEVIS
An offshore bank is a bank located
outside the country of residence of the depositor that provides
financial and
legal advantages.
EMERGING
IFC's
A Look at Global Developing
Financial Centres.
Industry
Insight:
DERIVATIVES
IN ASSET MANAGEMENT
Pension schemes are faced with an
asset-liability conundrum.

INTERNATIONAL-ACH: A WORLD OF
OPPORTUNITIES
Cross-border payments, for both
companies and individuals are
increasing.
KEEPING PACE WITH SECURITY
The ancient Greek philosopher,
Heraclitus, commented that There is nothing permanent
except change".
THE
IMPORTANCE OF HIGH QUALITY CROSS-BORDER PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT
STATISTICS
The Governing Council of the European
Central Bank has at its disposal a wide range of statistics
for monetary policy-
making.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INDUSTRY IN 2015?
Financial markets firms have
consistently earned more than the average company over the
last decade.
SMALL CHANGES, BIG EFFECTS
Under derivative accounting rules
for US GAAP followers, stringent rules and requirements
exist in order to obtain hedge accounting.
RESTORING INVESTORS CONFIDENCE
- TARGETING FINANCIAL CRIME
This Dossier is looking at two different
examples of financial criminality.
TAX AND ASSET PROTECTION USES
OF CHARITIES
The charitable foundation is a useful
vehicle for succession planning and tax mitigation.
Reference:
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
Important dates for your diary
DIRECTORY
Associations, IFC's, Central Banks
and Technology
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