Government

Cook Islands Government (HKMA)

Website; www.cook-islands.gov.ck

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was established on 1 April 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. Its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the Exchange Fund Ordinance and the Banking Ordinance and it reports to the Financial Secretary.

STATISTICS OFFICE

the Cook Islands Statistics Office (CISO)

E-mail; info@stats.gov.ck
Website; www.stats.gov.ck

The main purpose of this site is to provide users of statistics, with essential facts. More detailed data for economic, social and demographic analysis is available from the statistical publications available from the Cook Islands Statistics Office (CISO). I hope you will enjoy looking through at what our web-site has to offer.

Securities and Futures Commission

Securities and Futures Commission
Securities and Futures Commission
8th Floor
Chater House
8 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong

E-mail; enquiry@sfc.hk
Website; www.sfc.hk

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is an independent statutory body established by the Securities and Futures Commission Ordinance (SFCO). The SFCO and nine other securities and futures related ordinances were consolidated into the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), which came into operation on 1 April 2003. SFC is responsible for administering the laws governing the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong and facilitating and encouraging the development of these markets.

Hong Kong Securities Institute

Hong Kong Securities Institute
Room 2403-08, 24th Floor, Wing On Centre
111 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong

E-mail; info@hksi.org
Website; www.hksi.org

The Hong Kong Securities Institute provides comprehensive and professional training courses, organises events and administers internationally recognised examinations for individuals who wish to work in the financial services sector. Its aim is to raise the standards of securities and finance practitioners.

Monetary Authority

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

55th Floor, Two International Finance Centre,
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2878 8196
Fax: (852) 2878 8197

E-mail; info_centre@hkma.gov.hk
Website; www.info.gov.hk/hkma/

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was established on 1 April 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. Its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the Exchange Fund Ordinance and the Banking Ordinance and it reports to the Financial Secretary.

Investment Funds Association

Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKMA)

Investors Services Section
1505 Tak Shing House
20 Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2537 9912
Fax: (852) 2877 8827

E-mail; hkifa@hkifa.org.hk
Website; www.hkifa.org.hk

Established in 1986, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) is an industry organisation that aims to promote and develop Hong Kong as a major fund management center in Asia.

Financial Markets Association

Financial Markets Association of Hong Kong (ACIHK)

Unit 303, 3/F, Fu Fai Commercial Centre
27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan
Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2543 7668
Fax: (852) 2815 9931

E-mail; aci@acihk.org.hk
Website; www.acihk.org.hk

The ACI - Financial Markets Association of Hong Kong (ACIHK), established in 1975. The Association has around 800 members from over 90 banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong. Objective: To promote Hong Kong as an international financial center; To raise Hong Kong's profile, in the ACI, as a key financial center.

Financial Services Authority

Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority (LOFSA)

Level 17, Main Office Tower,
Financial Park Complex,
Jalan Merdeka,
87000 Labuan F.T., Malaysia.

Tel: 6 087 591200 / 591300
Fax: 6 087 413328 / 453442 / 411496

E-mail; communication@lofsa.gov.my
Website; www.lofsa.gov.my

Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority shall act as a one-stop agency to realise the Government's vision to develop Labuan as a premier IOFC by ensuring the highest level of integrity, commitment and professionalism.

Islamic Financial Services Board

the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)

3rd Floor, Block A
Bank Negara Malaysia Building
Jalan Dato’ Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Tel: 603 – 26984248
Fax: 603 – 26984280

E-mail; Ifsb_sec@ifsb.org
Website; www.ifsb.org

The IFSB was officially inaugurated on 3 November 2002. Its establishment was the culmination of an extensive two-year consultative process initiated by a group of governors and senior officials of central banks and monetary authorities of various countries, together with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions.

Insurance Association

the Labuan International Insurance Association (LIIA)

The Secretariat
Labuan International Insurance Association
Level 11B, Block 4 Office Tower
Financial Park Complex, Jalan Merdeka, 87000
Labuan F.T. Malaysia

Tel: +60-87-439400 / 417672
Fax: +60-87-417675

E-mail; liia@tm.net.my
Website; www.liia-labuan.org

LIIA has over 80 members involved in many different aspects of the insurance and reinsurance business - from Offshore Life Insurance Broking companies to International Reinsurance Broking and Underwriting companies, Captive Insurance and Reinsurance companies as well as Management and Accounting services.

Government

Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM)

1st Floor, Administration Building, Capitol Hill
Caller Box 10,007
Saipan, MP 96950

Tel: +1(670)664-2276
Fax: +1(670)664-2290

E-mail; ipim@ipim.gov.mo
Website; www.ipim.gov.mo

Macao SAR's Offshore Law has been in effect since 1 st November 1999. The offshore finance business is regulated and supervised by the Macao Monetary Authority, while the regulation and supervision of the offshore non-finance business is done by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).

Government

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

1st Floor, Administration Building, Capitol Hill
Caller Box 10,007
Saipan, MP 96950

Tel: +1(670)664-2276
Fax: +1(670)664-2290

E-mail; callaghan@saipan.com
Website; www.gov.mp

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Corporate Administrator

Maritime and Corporate Administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

International Registries, Inc.
11495 Commerce Park Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191-1507 USA

Tel: +1-703-620-4880
Fax: +1-703-476-8522

E-mail; info@register-iri.com
Website; www.register-iri.com

International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and its affiliates, with over 58 years of experience, are the Maritime and Corporate Administrators of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. IRI offices located in Washington, DC/Reston, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, London, Piraeus, Zurich, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and Dalian are full-service and can form corporations, process documents necessary to open bank accounts, issue Certificates of Good Standing, register a vessel or yacht and record a mortgage. First enacted in 1990, the Marshall Islands corporate law is one of the most modern in the world. Although based on U.S. corporate law, the Marshall Islands law contains unique provisions enabling the use of British-style corporate management. The Marshall Islands is a zero tax jurisdiction that statutorily exempts non-resident domestic corporations from taxation on their income and assets. Entity formation is simple and corporate documents can be issued in one day. The non-resident corporate program offers many unique advantages for the investor, shipowner, and international businessperson.

Government

The Federated States of Micronesia



E-mail; fsmun@fsmgov.org
Website; www.fsmgov.org

The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

Government

The Niue Government

Parliament Executive Officer
Niue Parliament House (The Brown House)
Fale Fono
Government of Niue
Alofi Niue Island

E-mail; support.iso@mail.gov.nu
Website; www.niuegov.com

The Official Website of the Niue Government.

Gambling

Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Free Port (CSEZFP)

E-mail; info@firstcagayan.com
Website; www.firstcagayan.com

First Cagayan is the forefront of the Zone's infrastructure development. It allows for the establishment of gaming operations pursuant to Section 6 (f) of Republic Act No. 7922, otherwise known as the "Cagayan Special Economic Zone Act." There are numerous business benefits and incentives inherent in the Zone's mandate and autonomy for gaming operators -- including the potential of positioning themselves as lead players in the Zone's ensuing global connectivity.

Government of Cagayan

Cagayan North

Expo. Bldg. Capitol Hills
Tuguegarao City
Cagayan
Philippines 3500

E-mail; info@cagayannorth.ph
Website; www.cagayannorth.ph

Cagayan, in the northern Philippines... the land of the majestic Sierra Madre and Cordillera mountain ranges and the 330-km.-long Cagayan River, archeological sites of ancient nomads and centuries-old churches, deep caverns and unexplored places of solitude... a land of moving waters and flowing landscapes...

Monetary Authority

Monetary Authority of Singapore

22 Elizabeth Street
Hobart Tasmania, Australia 7000
GPO Box 646 Hobart

E-mail; info@development.tas.gov.au
Website; www.mas.gov.sg

Tasmania is one of the world's most competitive Internet gaming jurisdictions. Tasmanian regulators have created a strong and credible regulatory environment that other jurisdictions across the globe are attempting to emulate. Tasmania also offers stringent technical standards and one of the world's most competitive tax rates.

Government / Internet Gaming

Department of Economic Development / Internet Gaming

22 Elizabeth Street
Hobart Tasmania, Australia 7000
GPO Box 646 Hobart

E-mail; info@development.tas.gov.au
Website; www.development.tas.gov.au/gaming.html

Tasmania is one of the world's most competitive Internet gaming jurisdictions. Tasmanian regulators have created a strong and credible regulatory environment that other jurisdictions across the globe are attempting to emulate. Tasmania also offers stringent technical standards and one of the world's most competitive tax rates.

Gaming Commission

The Tasmanian Gaming Commission

Tasmanian Gaming Commission
GPO Box 1374
HOBART TAS 7001

E-mail; gaming@treasury.tas.gov.au
Website; www.treasury.tas.gov.au/

The Tasmanian Gaming Commission was established in 1993 under the Gaming Control Act 1993. The Commission is supported in its role by the Liquor and Gaming Branch of the Revenue, Gaming and Licensing Division of the Department of Treasury and Finance. The Commission is independent of the Tasmanian Government and the gaming industry.

Legislation

The Tasmanian Legislation

11th Floor, 86 Collins Street
GPO Box 1409K
Hobart
Tasmania 7001
AUSTRALIA

Website; www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

The Tasmanian Legislation WebSite gives free public access to Tasmanian legislation.

Financial Services Centre

Financial Services Centre
Carnot Street
Private Mail Bag 023
Port Vila
Republic of Vanuatu

E-mail; info@vfsc.vu
Website; www.vfsc.vu

The Financial Services Commission is an independent regulatory authority established under the Financial Services Development Act (FSDA) 2001 to monitor the provision of non-bank financial services.

Gaming

The Manager Licensing Review and Audit Interactive Gaming Consultants Ltd IGCL

PO Box 124
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Tel: +678-25243
Fax: +678-25635

E-mail; simon.fletcher@igc.vu
Website; www.igc.vu

IGCL is appointed by the Government of Vanuatu for a term of 5 years to facilitate the establishment and on-going management of this industry, and to manage the introduction of each new licensed operator into Vanuatu. IGCL is the first point of contact for all issues in relation to interactive gaming, its licensing and regulation in Vanuatu.

Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA)

Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA)
Samoa International Finance Authority
DBS Building, Level 6, Apia, SAMOA

Website; www.sifa.ws

The Samoa Offshore Finance Centre website.

Central Bank

The Central Bank of Samoa
E-mail; fogatia@cbs.gov.ws
Website; www.cbs.gov.ws

The Central Bank of Samoa is the nations's reserve bank and, as such, it acts as banker to the Government and the commercial banks and operates under the following main functions: Regulating the issue supply availability and international exchange of money etc.