In this interview, Tony Fe’ao, a key figure in the Cook Islands financial sector, discusses the evolution, current offerings, and future directions of the Cook Islands as a premier jurisdiction for wealth management and asset protection. Over the past four decades, the Cook Islands has established itself as a well-regulated and highly regarded financial services hub, continually adapting to meet global best practices and the needs of its international clientele.
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Ireland’s Investment Development & Promotion Agency
Ireland’s Investment Development & Promotion Agency, IDA Ireland partners with companies to help them achieve a smooth, fast and successful set up and expansion of their operations in Ireland. We have partnered with more than 1,200 companies across a myriad of sectors, from Technology , Life Sciences and Engineering to Business Services and Financial Services. IDA Ireland does more than simply attract foreign investment — it partners with companies to help that investment blossom. The support and collaboration it offers companies to quickly establish and develop their operations in Ireland is a highly prized and unique offering in the world of Foreign Direct Investment.
Companies who have already invested in Ireland include Siemens, SAP, Zalando, Liebherr, Valeo, Sanofi, Deutsche Bank, Bayer, Allianz to mention just a few.
So, how can IDA Ireland help your business? We can partner with you on your project to help streamline the process. We can organise site visits for companies to Ireland and help with stakeholder engagement. We can assist you with site selection as IDA Ireland owns land throughout Ireland and has excellent connections across the property sector. We can help you with work permit/visa requirements for your key employees and we can provide financial assistance* towards Capital, Employment, Training and R&D costs. *Level & availability of support dependent on location and size of the company.
Ireland Right Place Right Time.
Find out more at www.idaireland.com or follow us @IDAIRELAND
Iceland: Pure Energy
With 85 percent of the country‘s primary energy needs met by renewable hydro and geothermal resources, Iceland is a world leader in renewable energy. 100% of the electricity produced for the national grid is from renewables. The cost competitiveness of this energy, long term contracts and reliable delivery has attracted foreign investment and now the interest is more diverse than ever before with data centres and multiple use of geothermal energy and chemical streams at the forefront.
Watford’s Advantage
Property investors and business leaders, no matter where they are in the world, know all about London. It’s a ‘must be there’ location for many leading global businesses. From an investor point of view, it has provided significant returns for many property investors. Stable and consistent capital appreciation and yield delivery contribute to London’s reputation as a global investment haven.
A Stable Platform With a Global Dynamic
In today’s competitive globally-focused commercial landscape, having a stable, business-friendly platform has never been more important, and the Channel Island of Jersey is finding it consistently ticks the right boxes across a broad range of business sectors. Locate Jersey, part of the Economic Development Department within the Government of Jersey, is the body responsible for promoting, attracting and retaining inward investment for Jersey by focusing efforts on economic growth and supporting high value individuals and their families who are looking to relocate.
Private Equity For Your Wallet And Your Heart
Xeon International focuses on value creation capacities in major International markets. Its focus on business value creation is supported by global experience in a wide range of industries. Xeon looks at early stage emerging markets with good headroom for development, by selecting high-quality investments with strong growth and integration potential. But first and formost, it has a strong focus on socially responsible corporate investment. In the interview below, Yves Duponselle and Giancarlo d’Elia of Xeon Fund describe how they are catering to a new generation of socially responsible investors.
Value Creator or Destroyer? Keys to Profitable Outcomes
History is littered with examples, from AOL and Time Warner to Daimler and Chrysler, Kmart and Sears to Bank of America and Countrywide. Although there is a wealth of empirical evidence that shows an 80 percent failure rate for mergers and acquisitions, organisations just can’t seem to stop themselves from trying.
Bournemouth International Centre For meetings great and small
Bournemouth International Centre is the South’s largest, purpose-built business events venue, with licensed capacity for 10,000 delegates, and capacity for a further 2,000 at the nearby Bournemouth Pavilion. Operated by social enterprise BH Live, they attract major players in the public and private sector, bringing millions of pounds into the local economy through employment and business tourism.