Should you handle your own international compliance?
Some time ago, a client I’ll call Gerald signed with us. He wanted help reforming an international portfolio that had gotten too out of hand for his liking.
Some time ago, a client I’ll call Gerald signed with us. He wanted help reforming an international portfolio that had gotten too out of hand for his liking.
I was first introduced to the professional world of international investing nearly 20 years ago – working as a junior marketer for a firm selling real estate in the Caribbean.
Last week, I had lunch with a colleague on a layover in Zurich. We’re comparing notes as we often do. At one point, he stops and says something I didn’t expect:
When I’m first discussing an idea with a client one-on-one at some point – usually later in the conversation – they will ask me: Are there any questions I should be asking that I’m not?
There’s a fair bit to consider when looking to invest internationally for the first time. Some questions are common and others are not.
We’ve noticed a tendency among advisors – especially US advisors – to believe that the US is the best place for all sorts of things.
I spoke with a client earlier this month – I’ll call him Max – who’s a sophisticated investor by any reasonable standard.