Welcome to Bank Frogs (BankFrogs.com). Here, you will find clear, well-researched articles on financial incentives, each designed to offer you at least one valuable takeaway.

Latest Posts
- Liechtenstein: The Principality of Quiet WealthLiechtenstein is one of the smallest nations in the world, yet its banking secrecy and tax incentives have made it a hub for hidden wealth. From family foundations to scandals heard in the US and Europe, its story shows how even the tiniest states can shape global finance when financial incentives align.
- Banking the American and French RevolutionsHow could new governments fund themselves without a banking system? Explore the problems faced during the American and French Revolutions, along with the structural strategies developed to build trust, raise funds, and lay the foundations of modern public finance.
- Timeline: Finance in 25 ShocksThe history of money is built on incentives. Discover key turning points in finance, bubbles, frauds, tax havens, scandals, and the innovations that shaped today’s markets.
Why financial incentives?
To break down complex topics around money, taxes, and law. Financial incentives often blend all these, and understanding them can shape the way we make decisions. I work towards making this information easy to understand. Researching and writing about these ideas helps me learn too.
Why the name Bank Frogs?
The banking world essentially created financial incentives. ‘Bank Frogs’ sounds suspiciously like ‘bank frauds’, which is oddly appropriate considering I am from a frog leg eating country.
Who am I?
I work in international finance with a background in law, helping globally mobile individuals navigate complex tax and estate planning issues. My daily work often involves interpreting income tax treaties, particularly US ones.
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