You Need to Know About “Operation Choke Point”…
The FDIC made a weak admission to Operation Choke Point and its targeted “risk management” in shutting down certain accounts without explanation. June 27, 2019 Imagine this… You walk into your bank to do some business. You pull out your ID, hand it to the teller, and wait for your money or deposit receipt. But […]
Wells Fargo Linked to Money-Laundering?
Some shady dealings were uncovered at Wells Fargo, among other banks and financial institutions. Could this affect you? June 4, 2019 Wells Fargo seems to be walking a thin line between being a legitimate banking institution and a criminal racket. According to the California Office of the Department of Justice, a Wells Fargo banker named […]
Understanding Tax Residency: How CRS Affects Digital Nomads
Banks around the world are reporting their account holders’ information to their official or default tax residences.May 21, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Digital nomads and location independent entrepreneurs often struggle with tax compliance in their home country. Countless penalties and fees for not filing their taxes correctly (or at all) build […]
If Banks Took Your Money and Ran (Like This)…
Many take their banks for granted, never considering they could close unexpectedly. Are you prepared for what happens if your bank closes? May 17, 2019 Imagine if you woke up, got a steaming cup of coffee, and went to your computer. You open up your online banking portal to transfer funds and get the following […]
U.S. Is a Tax Haven for Everyone EXCEPT Americans
Many American citizens consider themselves privileged, but that privilege doesn’t extend to tax protection. That is reserved for everyone EXCEPT Americans. May 7, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It’s well known among digital nomads U.S. citizens are not treated well by their own government when it comes to incorporating and banking. What may […]
How to Protect Your Assets from “Shadow-Banks”
“Shadow Banks” pose a serious risk to the market and your assets because they are non-banks that lend like banks, but with far less oversight or accountability. April 25, 2019 At the heart of the last U.S. financial crisis in 2008 was a $52 trillion “non-banking” industry that lent unqualified borrowers money for mortgages and […]
DEA Surveillance: It’s Never Really Over
The DEA is the biggest thief in the US (after the IRS), and is notorious for extending its surveillance capabilities to other agencies. April 15, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP All along, we’ve been pointing out the government’s critical examination of cash transactions, and the countless people who have been wrongfully caught up […]
Antigua & Barbuda Could Make a Great Tax Home
If you are a digital nomad, in search of a friendly tax home, Antigua & Barbuda might be what you’re looking for! April 11, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP In these times of economic scrutiny, it’s getting difficult to navigate the regulatory waters. Let’s be honest, governments hardly need an excuse anymore to […]
Russia Rolls Out SWIFT Alternative to Global Community
More evidence of a global demand for decentralization: Russia opens up its alternative to SWIFT to international partners. October 22, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Last week we discussed how individual freedom is helped by decentralization technology. But really that is the entire premise behind capitalism, the free market, and individual freedom: that […]
Growing Demand for Stable Currency Shows World is Ready for Crypto
Crypto offers a decentralized and potentially stable alternative to individuals, businesses and countries away from the traditional fiat currencies. August 6, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP I think there might be a subtle directional pull toward sound money. I realize that claim oozes with commitment issues, but it’s not reluctant. The abuse by […]
