Reid Kirchenbauer

UAE vs. Qatar: Battle of the Middle East’s Finance Hubs

UAE vs. Qatar: Battle of the Middle East’s Finance Hubs

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are two of the Gulf region's most prominent investment destinations, each offering unique opportunities and challenges for foreign investors. Both nations boast strong economies, modern infrastructure, and strategic locations,...

Can a Trust Own an LLC? Everything You Should Know

Can a Trust Own an LLC? Everything You Should Know

When it comes to protecting your assets and planning for your estate, combining a trust with a limited liability company (LLC) can be a highly effective strategy. This structure offers enhanced asset protection, privacy, and estate planning benefits. But how exactly...

You Shouldn’t Invest in China: Here’s Why

You Shouldn’t Invest in China: Here’s Why

By far, China is the largest country in Asia in terms of its economic size and overall global impact. As such, you'd probably guess a website called “InvestAsian” recommends that our readers invest in China. We don’t though. There's simply too much risk when it comes...

How to Trade Stocks in China: The Ultimate Guide

How to Trade Stocks in China: The Ultimate Guide

You’re able to access a greater number of trading opportunities with Chinese stocks than anywhere else in Asia. Indeed, China’s three stock exchanges host the continent's largest collection of listed companies in terms of market cap. Recent times have been rough for...

3 Best Countries to Buy Real Estate

3 Best Countries to Buy Real Estate

To no one's surprise, "Is buying property in [country name] a good investment?" is still one of the most frequently asked questions that our clients have. In all fairness, it is a good question and one that we're always happy to answer. However, our answer to this...

Thai Real Estate: Popular Yet Overvalued

Thai Real Estate: Popular Yet Overvalued

Looking at all the most popular countries to buy real estate in Asia as a foreigner, the Thai real estate market ranks at the very top. That’s partially because of its strong tourism sector with Bangkok being the most visited city on the planet – at least during a...

5 Most Strategically Located Countries in the World

5 Most Strategically Located Countries in the World

Geography plays an important role in any country's success. From natural disaster risk to trade accessibility, location often defines a nation's growth potential. For example, landlocked nations are severely limited by their lack of access to the ocean. They rely on a...

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

The term "emerging market" brings to mind a country with an outstanding economy growing quicker than most. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase of rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved infrastructure quality. All these things help...

Best Investments in a Recession: Are You Prepared?

Best Investments in a Recession: Are You Prepared?

Worried about a future economic downturn? You certainly aren't alone. People around the world are asking what the best investments during a recession are. Indeed, a recession strikes the international economy once every few years on average. Plenty of recessions will...

Property Developers in Asia: Don’t Buy From Them!

Property Developers in Asia: Don’t Buy From Them!

Naturally, the demand for property investment in Asia invites less scrupulous people to come out of the woodwork to supply these supposed opportunities. Property developers have traditionally fulfilled this role, playing on the biases of Western investors who believe...