Today’s article is the third and final of Ryan’s series on banking and FATCA. Please click these links to read Part 1 and Part 2. Reputation, Reliability, and Service Level of a Particular Bank In the U.S., we are somewhat spoiled with Read More Read More »
Monthly Archives: November 2014
President Xi Jinping visits Oceania
November 22, 2014
Fiji, November, 2014 – Extracts from speech by President Xi Jinping I hope my visit will help strengthen political mutual trust, enhance cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, agriculture, forestry, fishery and tourism, example people-to-people and cultural exchanges, deepen multilateral Read More Read More »
Vanuatu visa waived to Schengen States
November 19, 2014
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs will be handing out visa waiver agreement for Pacific island countries in order to allow their nationals free access to the Schengen area. It is said to assist people-to-people contracts and business opportunities, the Read More Read More »
Offshore Banking in the Age of FATCA: Part 2
November 18, 2014
In my last article, I discussed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) as well as other foreign banking disclosure laws which U.S. citizens and residents must deal with. I also discussed our enormous federal debt, and why placing a Read More Read More »
“Thrive and Survive” package for budding expats is released
November 18, 2014
Have you experienced yet those Winter Blues when the temperatures plunge and the first snow appears? This is when you retreat to the computer’s search button as your winter companion, and you enter one of the most searched words on the Read More Read More »
EscapeArtist Chile Update: November 2014
November 17, 2014
October was a blur. I got to spend five weeks in Chile getting some things in order and preparing for next year’s extended stay. While Frank holds down the fort in Chile, having expatriated there over two years ago, I continue Read More Read More »
The new face of Port Vila’s Seafront
November 14, 2014
Who has not walked along the seafront and lamented the huge lost potential of this could-be-lovely promenade and amazing asset? The much-talked-about ‘seafront beautification project’ is on its way to becoming a reality that will forever transform Vanuatu’s capital. Funded Read More Read More »
Beachvolley golden girls continue to put Vanuatu on the world map!
November 14, 2014
Beach Volleyball Media Release 27 October 2014: Vanuatu defeats Australia to win gold at the Hong Kong Open Vanuatu’s golden beach volleyball girls continue to excel on the world stage. On Sunday 26 October, the new pairing of Miller Pata and Linline Mansale Read More Read More »
Offshore Banking in the Age of FATCA: Part 1
November 10, 2014
Earlier this year, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was implemented. As a result, many foreign banks will no longer do business with U.S. persons. Banks that continue to accept U.S. customers must either enter into a treaty to Read More Read More »
Viña Stock-bus Racing: Part 3
November 6, 2014
As mentioned in part 1, the colors of the buses don’t immediately make sense. At first I just thought they were different companies. However, as I later found out, the colors actually represent different areas. While there is some overlap Read More Read More »