Author Archives: Luca

Asset Diversion Structures for Tax Deferral and Wealth Management

Introduction High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporate clients often seek sophisticated structures to defer taxes and optimize wealth management across jurisdictions. “Asset diversion” structures refer to legal vehicles that redirect or hold assets – such as investment portfolios, business proceeds, or family wealth – under special entities or contracts, thereby altering the timing and manner of […]

Criminal Litigation in Thailand: A Comprehensive Overview

Criminal litigation in Thailand involves a multi-stage process governed by the Thai Criminal Procedure Code and related laws. This overview provides legal professionals, general readers, and foreign defendants with an accessible yet authoritative guide to the key stages, timelines, and roles in Thai criminal proceedings. Recent legal reforms – such as those concerning digital evidence […]

Capital Gains Tax Exemptions for ASEAN-Listed Securities

Capital Gains Tax Treatment in ASEAN Stock Markets Most ASEAN countries either exempt capital gains on stock market investments or levy only minimal transaction taxes instead of a traditional capital gains tax. For example, Singapore and Malaysia do not impose capital gains tax on shares – profits from selling stocks are generally not taxable in […]

Shaping Legacies: Wealth Structuring & Legacy Planning in 2025

An Exclusive Invitation-Only Event by Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) is pleased to invite you to Shaping Legacies: Wealth Structuring & Legacy Planning in 2025, an exclusive luncheon designed for high-net-worth individuals, investors, business leaders, and family offices looking to optimize their wealth strategies and ensure a lasting legacy for future generations. […]

Thailand Approves New Anti-Money Laundering Laws

In a significant step toward strengthening its financial integrity, Thailand has approved two major legislative amendments to combat money laundering and align its legal framework with international standards. On February 25, 2025, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a cabinet meeting where the Draft Act on Anti-Money Laundering (No.) B.E. …. and the Draft Act on […]

Shaping Wealth: Investment Outlook and Tax Insights in 2025

In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, staying ahead requires not just insight but strategic action. To empower high-net-worth individuals, investors, and business leaders with critical investment strategies and tax planning insights, UOB Privilege Banking and Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) are pleased to co-host “Shaping Wealth: Investment Outlook and Tax Insights in 2025.” This exclusive, by-invitation-only […]