The Liechtenstein financial center can look back on a successful 2007 business year. The three largest banks in the Vaduz banking center increased their business activities at a high rate.

The 2006 business year of the Liechtenstein banks brought excellent results. A stronger trend is apparent to seek out close proximity with clients: Liechtenstein banks are establishing branches abroad, especially in the growth markets of Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

The British Virgin Islands is a United Kingdom Overseas Territory located approximately 60 miles east of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is charged with regulatory issues whilst the BVI International Finance Centre handles promotional initiatives, and media relations.

The derivatives market is expected to open in 2016, which will help in preventing risks, boosting the growth of the stock market and in promoting M&A deals.

The British Virgin Islands’ Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, 2003 as amended in 2005 (the "Act") has given effect in the BVI to EC Directive 2003/48 on the taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments (the "Directive") for the last six tax years.

A small economic miracle has turned Liechtenstein into an economic metropolis. The secret of its success? Entrepreneurship, networks, and innovation.