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ASIA
Hong
Kong
Strong economic growth leads to upbeat budget address
Financial Secretary Henry Tang presented his budget this
week, and announced Hong Kong's first fiscal surplus in five years. He
also promised to abolish the estate duty. Read
more...
Hong Kong is still the ideal gateway for doing business in Asia
German companies continue to choose Hong Kong over China as the base for their Asian operations. Read more...
Hong Kong is still the ideal gateway for doing business in Asia
German companies continue to choose Hong Kong over China as the base for their Asian operations. Read more...
China
Time is running out on China tax concessions
You may need to act fast to take advantage of tax
concessions on foreign investment, as the Chinese government has once
again stated its intention to unify the rates paid by foreign and domestic
companies. Read
more...
NORTH
AMERICA
Is the East Asian Automobile Industry an opportunity or a threat for Canadians?
Foreign Affairs
Canada, in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Foundation of
Canada, has released a
detailed report on the automotive parts industry's attitude toward
competition from Asia. Read
more...
ICS TRUST recently helped a Canadian auto parts manufacturer to turn this threat into an opportunity. Read our success story...
ICS TRUST recently helped a Canadian auto parts manufacturer to turn this threat into an opportunity. Read our success story...
OFFSHORE
BVI Business Companies Act 2004 enacted
The British Virgin
Islands' new companies law has come into effect, placing new restrictions
on the issuance and use of bearer shares. Read more...
ICS TRUST - NEWS UPDATES
Speaking Engagements
ICS TRUST President Elizabeth L. Thomson has been invited to speak at the following events:
Doing Business in China
Organizer: Richard Ivey School of Business
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2005
Venue: 5th Floor, Phase I, HKCEC, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Key Agreements for Building Effective Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
Event: Legal and Strategic Guide to Doing Business in China
Organizer: The Canadian Institute
Date: Monday and Tuesday, April 25 and 26, 2005
Venue: Marriott Bloor Yorkville, 90 Bloor St. East, Toronto, ON, Canada
New Faces at ICS
TRUST
Kristi L. Swartz (Ms.)
Legal
Counsel
Joined 14 March 2005
Kristi holds BBA, MBA and LLM degrees, and is a member of the law societies of Hong Kong, England and Wales. Originally from the United States, she moved to Hong Kong from the United Kingdom in 1996. Kristi was previously the legal adviser to the Consulate of Uruguay, a Solicitor at Sinclair Roche & Temperley and the corporate counsel at Henderson (China) Investment Co. Ltd. She has a wealth of knowledge on legal matters and corporate structuring, and is also well versed in PRC law and company formation.
Joined 14 March 2005
Kristi holds BBA, MBA and LLM degrees, and is a member of the law societies of Hong Kong, England and Wales. Originally from the United States, she moved to Hong Kong from the United Kingdom in 1996. Kristi was previously the legal adviser to the Consulate of Uruguay, a Solicitor at Sinclair Roche & Temperley and the corporate counsel at Henderson (China) Investment Co. Ltd. She has a wealth of knowledge on legal matters and corporate structuring, and is also well versed in PRC law and company formation.
Terry C. W. Chan (Mr.)
Company Secretarial
Assistant
Joined 16 February 2005
Terry is a Company Secretarial Assistant supporting the High Net-worth Clients Team of our Corporate Services Department. Terry is an Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, and holds a BBA (Hons) and a PostGraduate Diploma in Corporate Administration.
Joined 16 February 2005
Terry is a Company Secretarial Assistant supporting the High Net-worth Clients Team of our Corporate Services Department. Terry is an Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, and holds a BBA (Hons) and a PostGraduate Diploma in Corporate Administration.
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