Strategically located in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore has been actively positioning itself to be a preeminent financial centre for select regional and global niches. With its stable social, political and economic climate, Singapore has a reputation of being a safe haven for large global and regional financial institutions. Its status as a reputable financial and trade center has been anchored by a well-regulated financial services industry, tax efficient legislation and a strong English common law legal system. In the face of an ever-changing global economy, Singapore is enhancing its role, to be the premier wealth management capital of Asia, rivaling the traditional European financial centres. |