Any capital gains earned in territories outside of Panamas jurisdiction are not taxed by the local authority.

There are no probate regulations or death tax when structuring an estate via the Panamanian foundation.

Panamas banking privacy laws have rock solid provisions to combat any sort of information sharing, espionage or government intervention.

Panamanian banks are state of the art.  Most are equipped with the same technology level as other major banks found in North America and Europe.

Many Brokerage firms in Panama are well equipped to handle the full service needs of their clientele via well structured online trading platforms.   

Several Panamanian banks are disassociated with multi-nationals and are underexposed to financial meltdowns. 

Panamanian banking system is booming.  With billions from around the world being injected into the system every year, they represent a pillar of stability. Additionally, lending practices are extremely conservative.

Three hours away from the United States and daily flights from major cities throughout Europe and Canada, Panama is a convienient destination for the Western World.