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Contents: Interest rates: Bank deposits, insurance plans and tax-free investment amounts, Practical applications of SwissChoices, Is SA a tax heaven for foreigners?, Submission of your 2009 tax return, Zero-tolerance for tax evaders, SARS ruling on SwissChoices on SARS' website, Check your alarm endorsement on your policy, You premiums are probably too high if your building is insured with a bank!, SASRIA rate increases, Which are the most stolen vehicles in South Africa?, Clarification on conversion of foreign driver licences, New Bupa product launch, New procedure when applying for an ID book, Don't forget to claim your repatriation deposits, New Minister for the Department of Home Affairs fights corruption, New edition of our Immigration & Investment Book, Is a handwritten will valid in South Africa?, Successful SwissChoices Seminar in Zürich, SIM card details to be registered, New staff member at Swiss Financial Consulting

Contents: Introduction, Interest Rates, Economic outlook 2009 of SAMI AG, Are my deposits with local banks secured?, Do not send bank details via post, Banking details sold on eBay, Have you submitted your tax return?, International Legal Liability insurance now available for foreigners,Please inform us if your security arrangements have changed, M&F shares no longer for sale, Tow-truck drivers are using dirty tricks on drivers, Be careful when you park your car at the beach, Don't let third parties become too friendly with your dogs, Road Accident Fund changes, Do not leave your keys in the car, even at home in the garage, MUA shares sold, Plan and premium changes for Discovery, Momentum, Allianz, IHI/Bupa in 2009, Proposed transfer of IHI policies to Bupa, Swiss Financial Consulting nominated the South Africa Master Broker for IHI/Bupa, Changes to the retirement tax planning laws, Have you stopped smoking for more than a year?, Will the Immigration Act change again?, Make sure you get your driver’s licence in time..., Well attended investment Seminar at the Westin Grand Arabella, Congratulations to the winners of our competition, Opening hours of our office over the festive season

"GLOBAL TAX AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
from a South African perspective"

2008 has been a challenging year globally and it is time to re-assess all options. Swiss Financial Consulting, IBN Consulting, Credit Suisse, SAMI AG and partners are hosting a seminar for private and institutional investors. It will cover a variety of topics such as investment opportunities and tax solutions for global as well as South African matters.

The seminar will be held in English from 09H00 to 13H00 and again in German from 13H00 to 17H00. Lunch will be served from 13H00 to 14H00.

Who should attend the seminar?

• Individuals with residences in several countries
• Investors seeking alternatives to their current asset management strategy
• Persons who are not familiar with the South African Tax Law
• Taxpayers that have made use of the South African tax amnesty
• Persons that fall under double taxation agreement treaties
• Immigrants to South Africa
• Emigrants from South Africa
• Individuals with offshore Trust, Companies and "Stiftungen"
• South African investors looking for offshore investment advice
• Financial Advisors, Brokers, Accountants and Attorneys

We are proud to present you with international experts such as

• Grant Woods (London), who will present a global economic forecast.
• Frank Suess (Zurich), who will share his expertise on international tax and inheritance planning.
• Rudolf F. Wiser (Zug), who will introduce the present concept of integral asset management.
• Patrick Feierabend (Zurich) will give his recommendations on investing opportunities in difficult times.

Workshops will complement the presentations. A detailed schedule will follow upon registration.

Due to the support of our partners, the attendance fee will only be R 300.00, including lunch and drinks.

The number of seats is limited. Closing date for registration is 28th October!

It would be our pleasure to welcome you to the seminar!

Friday, 14th November 2008
The Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays
Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town

Due to limited seats, please complete the Reply-Form and fax with proof of payment to IBN Consulting on (021) 422-2621 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The required banking details can be found on the Reply-Form.

Additional Information (in PDF-Format):

	Printerfriendly Invitation and Reply-Form
	Background of Speakers and Presentations

Contents: Interest rates, SAMI AG market commentary, Offshore funds and deceased estates, New UK tax, German flat rate tax and interest income tax, Be careful with generators, Car security: What does VESA approved mean?, How to check your alarm battery, Do you have an alarm sensor in your garage?, Spread of fire and liability, Are leaking water pipes covered?, A vehicle will be written off at 70% of damage, What does SASRIA mean?, MUA shares sold to Lireas Holding, M&F E-Vouchers, TRA commercial transferred to new underwriter HIU, MUA debit order identification, Please send us your deposit slips, Cat owners be aware!, Car accidents – please remember the following points, Free Travel Insurance for all new BUPA LifeLine Members, How do I obtain an ID book?, International Investment Planning Seminar in November 2008, New staff member at Swiss Financial Consulting, ...

Contents: Interest rates, Rudolf Wiser in South Africa, Discovery Invest launches investment products, Budget Speech Highlights, BnB and CIA clients to use specific telephone number for geyser claims, Alarm activation reports and burglaries, Never admit liability!, Motor vehicle repairs have to be authorised, New structure of our short-term department, Be careful when having your car washed, What to look out for when buying a generator, Regular addition and deletion of the same vehicles, Home Affairs spends money on non-existent illegal immigrant, Do I have to accept a permanent residence permit?, Changes to Discovery’s Priority Series, Problems with power failures, New UIF deduction limitations, Our new magnetic licence disc holders, New staff members at Swiss Financial Consulting,

Contents: Bank Interest rates, Insurance Plans,Global investment outlook, SwissChoices Investments: Do I need a Will in Switzerland?, Which cover is provided by the Road Accident Fund (RAF)?, Are you allowed to drive with a foreign driver’s licence in South Africa?, Do I have to notify my insurer, if my residence is unoccupied or let?, Safety tips for the festive season, City Golfs are becoming difficult to insure, Santam introduces Concierge-Service, Are goods in the open covered against theft?, Does cigarette burn damage constitute an insurance claim?, Domestic employees can now join a pension fund, Life insurance companies: Attractive offerings available, Department in Cape Town affected by water damage, New implications of divorce orders, Medical Aid Changes 2008: Discovery Health, Momentum Health, Allianz and IHI, Income tax return submission deadline was on 31^st October 2007, Withholding tax on fixed property sales by non-residents, Majority age reduced to 18, When do I have to register my domestic staff for UIF?, New staff members at Swiss Financial Consulting...

Contents: Interest Rates, Bank deposits, Insurance plans, Is my building still insured during renovations?, When can I cancel a short-term policy or sections thereof?, MUA Insurance introduces "Your key to peace of mind" , What does "codes 1 - 4" on motor vehicles mean?, When the MSC Napoli ran ashore....., Did you know...., HIV exclusions no longer valid, How to save estate duty with life insurance, Change of occupation or smoking status of life policyholders, Changes to the taxation of tax-free lump sum benefits, Withdrawal limit changes to living annuities, Discovery Health's new Executive Plan, Definition of brokerage services with regard to local schemes, By when do I have to submit my tax return?, No more transfer duty for divorcees and surviving spouses , Small business tax amnesty, Guesthouses can protect themselves against bad guests, New Personnel at Swiss Financial Consulting, Swiss Financial Consulting at the annual Adventure Race ...

Contents: Swiss Financial Consulting interest rates, SA interest rates: Comments, New portfolio “SwissFund Life Settlements”, SwissChoices: Tax-free withdrawals, SAMI AG, Budget 2007: Highlights, Santam premium increases, Are you letting your property?, Changes to tax-deductible contributions, New Immigration Book published, Proposed amendments to the Immigration Act, Status Quo of permanent residence applications, Travel to Schengen Countries, Municipal property valuations, FICA: Problems with proof of residential address, Personnel changes at Swiss Financial Consulting ...

Contents: Money Market Account, Swiss-Choices Seminar, Who needs to register as a taxpayer?, Withholding tax for foreign entertainers, Speeding and drunken driving – do not lose your car, Subsidence and landslip cover, Rate increases on motor vehicles, Permanent Residence Applications – light at the end of the tunnel?, Regulatory changes for 2007, Insurance-specific changes for 2007, Employment Opportunities at our company, Office opening hours over festive season ...

Contents: Tax regulations when selling property, "SwissChoices"- product details, underinsurance problem, appropriate cover when relocating, payback of medical aid contributions, new "credit act", immigration ...

Contents: Budget highlights, definition of tax resident, launch of SwissChoices, power surge claims, what to do in the event of a car accident, new tax legislation on medical aid, Allianz health care ...