It’s been a while since I wrote anything about technology and it’s getting a little tedious to write about compliance topics all the time. So I decided to write a little bit about offshore data storage, which is the concept of storing digital data in a foreign jurisdiction for whatever…
The theme of these posts has changed over the years to increasingly include banks that might not qualify as offshore. This year, I will divide the lists into three categories. The first category, Best Banks 2016, lists the banks that I have had the most positive experiences with during 2016…
Has it been another year already? It sure looks like it. I have pondered ways to approach this in the best way possible. In previous years, I have almost exclusively listed banks that stood out during the year but I think that might not be the optimal approach. A list…
Time for another one of these. Same format as last time: First impressions Fees Opening An Account Internet Banking Card Products Customer Service Account Management Other Services Final Notes A reminder, since some of you missed it before: Take particular note to that I will not be discussing the financial…
…That I have used. This post marks a slightly changed posting schedule, where posts occasionally will be posted more than twice a month; though still always on Thursdays. Web hosting is a key aspect of any global business today. Hosting in the right location can be just as important as choosing…
New! Click here for The Best Offshore Banks 2014. A new year is upon us. It’s time to revisit the blog post that started it all, and which remains one of the most popular on this blog. Just like last year’s edition, the title should more accurately be “The Best…
“Hold on. Scandinavia isn’t offshore.” That’s both right and wrong. The Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are not offshore financial centers nor do they offer strict banking secrecy, though they all have banking secrecy by law. However, they are offshore from anywhere outside of Scandinavia. Why Bank in…