Big Middle East wars are often catastrophic for global oil supplies. This makes sense. The Middle East accounts for more than 40% of global oil exports. So, a big conflict in the Middle East often triggers a big spike in the price of oil. Take the 1973 “oil shock,” for example. Oil prices suddenly spiked… […]

An overview of the best offshore banks used for business or personal purposes by an international consultant.

We get a lot of questions but by far, one of the most common goes something like this: “What is the best overseas jurisdiction for me?” Of course, the answer will depend on a variety of factors – not least of which includes your citizenship and residency, as well as your goals and your personal preferences. Today, Toronto-based tax planning expert, Greg McNally, is here to guide us through some of the options available, specifically tailored to our Canadian readers.