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…
(A partly unfinished version of this article was initially published. I have amended this now.) This is an old request that I have been struggling with. I don’t like talking about myself for a number of reasons (privacy and compartmentalization of the Streber persona, worried it comes of self-aggrandizing, or…
Since I brought STREBER Weekly (which is more bi-weekly right now) back, I have made better use of services such as Google Analytics to see how you find my little corner of the internet. There is a lot of good interaction going on in the comments as well as the…
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…
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 Again: Take particular note to that I will not be discussing the financial health of the bank. This is not a…
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…
Today, we will take a look at one of my personal favourites: Switzerland. Sitting at the heart of Europe, this fiercely neutral country hosts everything from stunning nature to several of the world’s largest international organisations to fine watchmaking to punctual and clean trains. The chocolate isn’t too bad either…
From now on, posts in this series will not contain the word review in the title. The previous posts were taken as recommendations by some readers, which caused some unfortunate controversy over specially SFM Offshore, whose service quality has degraded since my post on them. I had intended for the…
All right – It’s time to tackle private banking. What is private banking? Private banking is often used almost synonymously with wealth management. It’s the origin of banking itself. When the old Venetians started what today has become banks, it was by taking wealthy people’s money, keeping it safe, and making…
Have you ever thought about packing your bags and moving to a sunny island where it’s peaceful all the time, the drinks are cheap, and the taxes are low? Today we will go through ten offshore jurisdictions and explain the pros and cons of living there. What is being presented…