The latest version of the Doing Business report, released on October 31, marks Republic of Korea and Hong Kong as the 4th and 5th easiest place in the world to do business, respectively. Russian Federation and China took 35th and 78th positions in the overall rating.

Enso Limited team recalls that in all the above-mentioned regions we provide a wide range of B2B-services.

Doing Business 2018 is the 15th in a series of annual reports investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulation and the protection of property rights.

The 7th Offshore Investment Conference Hong Kong, held at the prestigious Conrad Hotel, will explore the challenges and opportunities for wealth professionals with connections in this dynamic region. Introducing new speakers and topics, this popular two-day event will reveal cutting edge techniques for both engaging and retaining global clients while complying with the ever-changing regional and extra-territorial demands that cannot be ignored.

Our experts will discuss innovative structuring options, debating the shift away from classic trust and company structures. Global policy developments including the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting action plan and Common Reporting Standard will be evaluated to help address what must be done to minimise the impact of these measures. The family office concept will be explored, asset protection strategies will be revealed and the level of privacy that can now be offered will be evaluated. A special report will look at the potential impact of FinTech. Leading global professionals will analyse taxation and explore the relationships between Asia, the US, the UK and Europe, looking at the impact global connections can have on multijurisdictional structures. The conference will put into perspective the role of international financial centres in the global economy.

This two-day event offers unrivalled access to the industry’s foremost professionals and academics through networking opportunities which include three course luncheons and an early evening reception. Documentation and materials will be provided and continuing professional development credits can be claimed.

Presentations on: Planning for the Mobile Wealthy, Privacy in Tomorrow’s World, Wealth Management Vehicles, HNW Planning, Pitfalls and Contentious Matters, The Family, Protecting Matrimonial Assets, Asset Protection and Preservation, FinTech and The Future, Asian Economic Outlook, Cross-Border Activities, PRC Outbound Taxation, The Common Reporting Standard, Tax Planning - The Issues, The Transnational Connection, The UK/Asia Relationship Explored, The US Connection, Panel: The Role of International Financial Centres in The Global Economy.

For further information on attending, or regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Conference Department on +44 (0)28 9032 8777 or conference@offshoreinvestment.com