Striking a Balance: Running a Company & Getting Involved The world is becoming more and more interconnected, and as a consequence, people are becoming more important in the sustainable development of their societies. TEXT NEELAM MELWANI Whether people decide to remain at home; work abroad and send remittances home; or move their entire families abroad […]
In many ways, Curaçao is a perfect place for entrepreneurs. Many would say that there are so many opportunities here just waiting to be seized. For many foreign, local, or returning entrepreneurs, Curaçao is a place where their dreams start becoming reality, after a lot of hard work, time and dedication. There is a melting […]
In September, Curaçao Financial Group N.V. (CFG) organized a seminar entitled “ Exit Planning Curaçao: Just An Illusion?” Various Business owners, tax consultants, accountants, lawyers, insurance brokers and investors were present. During the session, Walter Blijleven, a Certified Valuations Analyst and co-founder of CFG explained the essence of exit planning. TEXT TAHNEE BRUIN Exit Planning […]
Beaming with pride, the team at Aqualectra was pleased to announce that the highly esteemed Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC, has awarded the company an ‘A-‘ financial rating. As the first utility company in the Caribbean to be awarded a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating, this has undoubtedly proven to be an enormous achievement, […]
At the request of the Consumer Foundation, on May 1, 2015 the Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten declared new rules for individuals who provide short-term loans at high interest rates, usually to low-income people. There were already rules in effect for these “loan sharks,” but now they have been further tightened to protect […]
A significant part of Curaçao’s economy relies on the export of services. International financial services such as consulting, auditing, banking and the setup of international structures have played an important role in Curaçao’s economy since the 1950’s. Additionally, the number of entrepreneurs choosing Curaçao as their home base, while providing a range of services to […]
Infinite investment opportunities lay on the horizon for local and foreign companies alike. With many of the key ingredients already in place, the momentum of the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, (DCSX), is starting to take ground and realize its potential.TEXT BY HELEN GRIFFITH Curaçao has the capability to become a new financial hub in the […]
Vidanova Pension Fund, whose inception dates back to April 25th, 1968, is a dynamic and innovative multi-employer pension fund, offering both defined benefits, as well as defined contribution pension arrangements to companies across all economic sectors from all of the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles. Vidanova is a pension fund that can serve as […]
“The satisfaction that you get from public service, the diversity of subjects, and the chance to do one meaningful thing for one person, are the factors that drove me to take this position. So, despite all the politics that come with it, this remains one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.” TEXT NEELAM […]
Since his inauguration as the Minister of Economic Affairs, Steven Martina has already immersed himself in a myriad of ongoing projects and initiatives to stimulate the economy. Indeed it seems that the baton has been passed to very capable hands, and the Minister has hit the ground running.TEXT BY HELEN GRIFFITH Mind you, Steven Martina […]
