Liechtenstein Financial Services Podcast

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit David Gamper, Geschäftsführer Liechtensteinischer Anlagefondsverband (LAFV), über Liechtenstein als Fondsdomizil für Private Label Fonds. Liechtenstein überzeugt durch schnelle Markteinführungszeiten, flexible Strukturen und eine einzigartige Kombination aus Flexibilität und Stabilität.

In this episode, we explore the various legal structures used for asset and wealth management in Liechtenstein, including foundations, trusts, and establishments. These structures have a long tradition in Liechtenstein and are essential for asset protection, tax optimization, and long-term planning for both domestic and international families and businesses. Our guest, Gianluca Galasso, Partner at PwC, explains the key differences between these structures, their benefits, and the reasons families and businesses choose them.

In this episode, we explore how Liechtenstein benefits from its unique access to both the EU and Switzerland markets through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement and the Customs and Currency Agreement with Switzerland. We discuss how the passporting regime allows Liechtenstein-based financial services to operate across both regions without separate entities. The episode also highlights how insurance providers can offer products in both markets with a single license and how asset managers benefit from MiFID compliance to serve EU clients. Finally, we touch on the role of the Financial Market Authority (FMA) in ensuring EU regulatory compliance.

In this episode, we explore the vital role of family offices in managing and growing wealth. Family offices in Liechtenstein offer a range of benefits, from privacy protection and tax advantages to cross-border wealth management in both the EU and Switzerland. We discuss how Liechtenstein's strong legal framework and favorable tax regime provide a stable environment for wealthy families to manage their assets across generations.

In this episode, we explore the social security challenges faced by individuals who hold board mandates in Liechtenstein while residing in Switzerland or an EU state. These cross-border roles can complicate the determination of which social security system applies. We discuss the general rule that board members are typically subject to the social security system of their primary country of residence, but complexities arise when the board mandate in Liechtenstein is secondary or if the individual has no primary occupation in their home country.