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How are banks regulated in Liechtenstein?

Frequently asked questions

Which currency does Liechtenstein have?

Which international organisations is Liechtenstein a member of?

How do the individual economic sectors contribute to the gross output?

What were the reasons behind Liechtenstein’s decision to join the IMF?

Liechtenstein is repeatedly awarded a confirmed AAA rating by the rating agency S&P Global Ratings – what are the reasons?

Liechtenstein is a member of the European Economic Area – what does this mean?

How exactly do you set up a foundation?

Who are the beneficiaries of a foundation and what is their role?

What other bodies does a foundation have?

How does a trust work?

What does it cost to set up a foundation?

How did Liechtenstein become a centre for insurance?

What are the basic governing bodies of a foundation in Liechtenstein?

What are the advantages of Liechtenstein as a location for the insurance sector?

What is the difference between a Liechtenstein trust and a Liechtenstein foundation?

Which products do insurance companies in Liechtenstein offer?

How many foundations are currently registered in Liechtenstein?

How are foundations in Liechtenstein regulated?

What duties does the foundation board have in Liechtenstein?

Where is the law on foundations enshrined?

What are the advantages of a Liechtenstein foundation?

Why establish a foundation in Liechtenstein?

What are the legal aspects that need to be considered when establishing a foundation in Liechtenstein?

What purposes can a foundation have?

What are the advantages of Liechtenstein as a business location?

How are fund assets in Liechtenstein developing as of the reporting date?

What does “private equity” mean?

How long does it take for a fund to be authorised in Liechtenstein?

What are the advantages of the customs union with Switzerland?

Are funds in Liechtenstein exempt from taxes?

What are the benefits of private label funds?

What is an alternative investment fund (AIF)?

What is the difference between a securities-based investment fund and an alternative investment fund?

What is an all-in fee?

What are the advantages of setting up a fund in Liechtenstein?

Which countries belong to the European Economic Area?

What are the advantages of the customs and monetary union with Switzerland?

What does EEA membership mean for investors?

What tax compliance strategy does Liechtenstein follow?

What does the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) supervise?

What does “prudential supervision” mean?

What is “wealth management”?

Is Liechtenstein a blockchain hub?

What is blockchain technology?

What is so special about the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act?

What is the Net Zero Banking Alliance?

What is a cryptocurrency?

What does MiCAR mean?

What does “token economy” mean?

What does “early adopter” mean?

What is a Tier 1 capital ratio?

What does “automatic exchange of information” mean?

How are investors protected in Liechtenstein?

How well capitalised are the banks in Liechtenstein?

Which banks operate in Liechtenstein?

How do I set up a fund in Liechtenstein?

What is an ELTIF?

What is the AIFM Directive?

What is a UCITS fund?

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