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Trading Online - The Offshore Way...

by Caroline Maxwell

IMPORTANT WARNING: The contents of this article and the attached report have been compiled in good faith by Investorsoffshore.com to provide assistance to investors, but do not constitute investment advice or recommendations. Investors should not rely upon the information given in order to choose types or routes of investment but should make their own independent enquiries before making choices. Investorsoffshore.com has taken reasonable care in researching and presenting the information herein but makes no representations as to its accuracy and accepts no liability for actions taken or not taken as a result.

THALES SECURITIES  
FINANCIAL PACIFIC  

THALES SECURITIES

 

 

Online or by phone Stocktrading USA, Canada, Europe, Asia

Online or by phone Futures, Stocks, Options, Cfds, Forex trading

Private Asset Management and Managed Futures Accounts

Offshore incorporation services through lawfirm.

  • During what hours are trades executed?

24 hours per day online trading, Broker assistant trading is from 7am EST to 6 pm EST

  • What is the basis for charging?

Discount commission on online trading of stocks, futures, options; spread on forex and cfd's

1% Management fee for Private Asset Management and Managed Accounts.

  • What is the timing of, and mechanism for, settlement?

Timing depends if you are trading futures, forex the settlement is at the end of the day, if you are trading stocks, mutual funds or bonds the settlement is in 2 days after the trade has been done. Settlement: the customer needs to have the funds in the account before he places the trade.

  • What is the minimum initial deposit?

The minimum initial account balance is US$ 5,000.

  • How do I know when the trade has been executed, and what do I do if something goes wrong?

(Online) confirmation, trade desk.

  • What investor protection measures are in place?

CNV-licensed (Panama SEC), SIPC; clearing through renowned institutions in the US and Europe.

  • Which currencies are acceptable?

Bank Transfers in US$, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY, SEK, CAD
Online accounts in AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NOK, NZD, SEK, SGD, USD, ZAR.

  • Who owns or operates the entity?

Jochem Buse, Founder, President and CEO

Arturo Miranda VP of Sales

Mario Mora Chief Tradedesk

Militza de Thorm Compliance Officer

Luz Jerome, Financial Controller and Internal Auditor

Cristela Chacon, Backoffice Manager

  • Where are they based?

Torre Generali 27th floor, PanamaCity, Republic of Panama. ++507 300 6663 www.thalessecurities.com

For a more detailed treatment of the tax and legal regime in Panama, please visit the Lowtax Jurisdictions Guide (Panama).

  • What are the residential restrictions?

Introducing brokers, Pension funds, Fund managers, IBCs, Trusts and Foundations and Private clients are welcome.

  • What facilities are offered to clients?

Real time quotes and streaming charts; live news and analysis are included in online trading, margined accounts and multicurrency accounts; live support, private asset management, managed futures and offshore services.

  • Which exchanges are used to make trades, and which ECN are extended hours trades routed through?

1- On the Thales Trader Platform, the system automatically figures out the route to send the order too in stocks, using different ECN's, but this is sometimes done by the dealers (no direct market access in some cases).

2- On the Stock and Options platform the trades are done with a direct market platform so the system figures out the best route automatically

3- Also we can provide Level 2 when you can choose the different ECN's or market makers to trade the stock.

4- Extended hours is only provided by on the Stock and Options platform

5- For futures, trades are going to the electronic exchanges like Globex and directly to the floor pit can be done for larger trades and by phone.

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FINANCIAL PACIFIC
Financial Pacific

“The Right Wave to Invest”

Over 45 years of combined experience in highly specialized investments. Wealth Management, Institutional Services, Investment Banking, Multi-asset online trading platforms supporting derivatives such as: CFDs, ETFs, ETCs, Futures and Options. Financial Pacific has increased their range of investment products to access more than 40 international markets with live quotes on demand. Ride the Wave of success with all the quality research and ongoing professional support from this fully regulated financial institution.

  • What types of investment are offered?

Through Financial Pacific, investors and institutions can access a wide range of investment opportunities such as: Portfolio of Institutional Hedge Funds, Fixed Income, Government Bonds and Structured Notes. In addition, we have acquired the technology to offer derivatives instruments supporting them with FP Direct (multi-asset online trading platform) so now they provide access to: 7000 CFDs, ETCs (exchange traded commodities), Commodity CFDs, ETFs (exchange traded funds), Futures, Options and 23 Major Exchanges for stock trading such as: Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American Stock Exchange (AMEX) just to mention a few.

  • During what hours are trades executed?

They offer support to all market sessions, which is attractive to European and Asian investors. Initially, the regular hours were NY session, but more recently Financial Pacific has been able to cater to those investors looking for a highly specialized investment firm.

  • What is the minimum initial deposit?

Montserrat Icaza (Financial Consultant) has been with the institution for over 5 years now and expressed that they are receiving “initial investments” no minimums: “Usually for online trading, investors start with $10,000.00 and then add stakes of $25,000.00 then for Private Wealth Management you may find initial investments of $500,000.00 to $1 million.”

  • How do I know when a trade has been executed, and what do I do when something goes wrong?

Sergio Barrio – Senior Trading Manager who has over 5 years with the institution explains: “Basically, we receive orders over the phone or email; for security processes and investors privacy. Then, our back office department makes sure investors receive a confirmation, however, in case there is any discrepancy we have the capacity to review transactions right away”.

  • Which currencies are acceptable?

Financial Pacific is not an offshore broker; although they are on our list, their business model covers more than those offering discount commissions, online trading or novice asset management.
Francisco Torm – Senior Bond Dealer commented about this: “Through our multiple business relationships around the globe we are truly capable to receive investors and institutions funds in: USD, GBP, EUR, and NOK. Also, one interesting fact is that our structure allows us to provide “Total Hedge Value” where investors can convert funds into other important currencies without entering in active trading; those are: Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Swedish Krona, Norwegian Krone, Singapore Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar”.

  • Who owns or operates the entity?

West M. Valdés Ch. – President and CEO
Iván R. Clare A. – Vice President and General Manager: co- founder
Mariel Rodriguez – Compliance Officer
Jonathan Binder – VP International Sales
Oscar Rodriguez – Chief Operation Manager
Sergio Barrio – Senior Trading Manager

  • Where are they based?

The main office is located in Panama, Republic of Panama. You may visit them or send your investment application to: Balboa Avenue, BBVA Tower – 16th Floor. Telephone: +507 207.0800 and the website: www.investingpacific.com. For a more detailed treatment of the tax and legal regime in Panama, please visit the Lowtax Jurisdictions Guide. (Panama)

  • What are the residential restrictions?

Currently the institution cannot work with U.S. citizens or residents.

  • What facilities are offered to clients?

Master Card (debit card) to access cash in excess applicable just to investors with more than one year with the institution. Deep Research, real time quotes on demand. One on one consultation. Live chat access. Financial Pacific tradition and reputation is well known, they are not a one man show sending emails; it’s a team truly capable and committed to hold your hand even if you are a novice investor.

About Financial Pacific:
Private Wealth Management Brochure

 

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