It’s an amazingly powerful weapon that only the US government can wield.

Bahrain is a lesser-known offshore banking jurisdiction.

When you open an account in Hong Kong or China, you can also get access to China UnionPay, the Chinese payment processing system and an alternative to Visa and MasterCard.

Recently I spoke with Roland Meier, who has been a Swiss banker for decades. Roland and I touch on some important topics, including the US’s assault on the Swiss banking system, GATCA, and attempts to create a centralized one-world government.

Switzerland has long been and still is the world’s top offshore banking jurisdiction.

Singapore is a financially sound country with a very business-friendly climate. It’s one of the best offshore banking jurisdictions in the world.

SWIFT is truly integral to the international financial system. It behooves you to appreciate how it works to better understand some of the big-picture trends in the world today.

You must consider a non-American credit/debit card—one that is not under the sway of the US government—irrespective of whether you’re American or not in order to diversify your political risk.

A court ruling involving Microsoft’s offshore data storage offers an instructive lesson on the long reach of the US government—and what you can do to mitigate this political risk.

Opening an offshore bank account will help you to reduce your political risk and protect your savings.

Vanuatu might have something to offer in terms of offshore company formation, offshore banking, or lifestyle choices for the right people after extremely careful consideration.

While there are a number of low-tax countries around the world, the Cayman Islands stick out because of its distinct history and culture that is vehemently opposed to direct taxation.