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The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Swiss Annuities
I have been asked by BFI, an international agent for Swiss insurance companies, to write a paper that answers the questions of U.S. investors pertaining to the Swiss Single Premium Annuity Certificate. During the last two years I have spoken, on a regular basis, to people of all ages and wide-ranging economic backgrounds, and there are several questions that always come up. This report will address these questions.
- Can I feel comfortable sending my money out of the country?
- Why do I need a Swiss annuity?
- Are Swiss insurance companies rated? Are they safe?
- What are the commissions and loads on Swiss annuities?
- What are the minimums? Can I make additional deposits?
- Can I designate my currency of choice in the annuity? Can I be paid back in my currency of choice?
- What are the terms of the annuities?
- What is the yield of a Swiss annuity?
- What about taxes?
- Can I invest IRA or pension money in Swiss annuities?
- Can a legal entity be the owner of a Swiss Annuity Certificate?
- Can my U.S. insurance company annuities be converted into Swiss annuities?
- Are the annuities private? Are they judgment proof?
- Can the U.S. government force me to return my deposits to America?
- Who gets my money?
- Is this a good time to consider buying one?
- Why is the Swiss franc safer than the U.S. dollar?
- Guarantee of Policies Issued by Swiss Insurance Companies (report excerpt)
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