The advantage of Diversification…
Internationally held assets can give you the powerful advantage of diversification. Importantly though, the jurisdictions where those assets are held is of paramount importance.
AFE has carefully combined the best of numerous financial jurisdictions in its global network of operations, in fact this international diversification is reflected in the company’s name. This international blend gives you, the client, the security and safety of leading internationally diversified and managed assets.
Topics related to International Diversification:
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| Credit Derivatives |
The ‘Anglo’
At the heart of today’s modern industrialized world we find the Anglo roots of the British Isles. Much of the laws that guarantee civil justice in today’s generation are of Anglo origin, passed to us through Common Law.
Much of this Anglo spirit has been brought to the board room and daily operations of the Anglo Far-East Company.
At the heart of today’s modern industrialized world, we find the Anglo roots of the British Isles.
The Anglo origins of Common Law
Much of the laws that have guaranteed civil justice in today’s world are of Anglo origin, passed to us through Common Law. Common Law has been defined as “those collective traditions and laws that are common amongst men under God”. These would include the 1688 Bill of Rights Magna Carta, and the 1611 printing of the Holy Scriptures under the instruction of James when he became King of England in 1603.
Today, Queen Elizabeth Regina II is sole “Sovereign” and Head of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, sixteen other states and further thirty-three nations of the British Commonwealth. The control and influence of an empire comprising of approximately one fifth of the world’s landmass and 30% of the world’s population, has been possible due in part to the strong foundations of time proven principles enshrined in Common Law.
Today London still enjoys its international reputation as being the financial centre of the world, outstripping New York in sheer volume of business.
The ‘Far-East’
Hong Kong has long benefited from the combination of English Common Law, western technology and strategic location.
It’s free trade policies, efficient telecommunications and commercial infrastructure; sees Hong Kong today continue to thrive as the favored financial hub in the Far-East.
The Financial Hub of the FAR-EAST
Hong Kong has long benefited from the combination of English Common Law, western technology and strategic location.
China’s commitment of to maintain existing social and economic systems, ensure the continuation of Hong Kong as a leading trade port, commercial center and a major competitor in the arena of financial services.
In the early 2000s, Hong Kong is ranked equal 15th in the world in a survey of the countries and regions with the least corruption in business and government. Due to its free exchange laws, foreign merchants may freely remit profits or repatriate capital.
