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- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is a Swiss annuity?
- What are the major advantages?
- How does the plan work?
- What are the up-front fees, charges, or redemption fees?
- Is there a minimum investment required?
- How much can I invest in a Swiss annuity?
- Can I increase my investment at a later date?
- Would the set up costs be the same for 1, $100,000 account as 10, $10,000 accounts?
- How liquid is my investment?
- What about Swiss taxes?
- What about Canadian taxes?
- What about exchange controls?
- What are the earnings from a Swiss annuity?
- What exactly is the "technical interest rate"?
- What are the current administration fees?
- What other currencies can a Swiss annuity hold?
- What currency should I choose?
- Can I switch between currencies?
- Is there any charge for switching currencies?
- Why is the Swiss franc the world's strongest currency?
- How private is my investment?
- How do returns compare with other investments?
- Can you provide me with a more detailed outline of my return?
- How do I purchase a Swiss annuity?
- Are Swiss insurance companies regulated?
- Is it legal to acquire a Swiss annuity and send money abroad?
- Does the Goods & Services Tax apply to Canadians when buying a Swiss Annuity?
- How can I be sure my investment is safe?
- What role does the consultant / broker play?
- What happens to my Swiss annuity if the broker goes out of business?
- What is the role of the "The Swiss Advantage"?
- Is a Swiss annuity judgment-proof, creditor-proof, and seizure-proof?
- Is it possible to transfer IRA funds or a 401(k) into a Swiss annuity?
- Can I borrow against my Swiss annuity?
- Why do I need to state an investment period on the application form?
- Who can own Swiss annuities?
- What types of Swiss annuities are available?
- Can I have the life income payments paid into a foreign bank account?
- What is the cost for issuing a check to me?
- When does my investment mature?
- The Forces Vives Life Insurance Company was only established in 1996. How stable are they?
- Why can't we do business with those Swiss insurance companies already in Canada?
- Most American financial institutions protect their investors with FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insurance. Are Swiss annuities covered by the same type of insurance?
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