Ensuring Sustainability of Health Tourism Through Investment Globalization & Health Tourism With the advent of globalization, the world has shrunk into a global village. Countries now appear closer than they have ever been. Health tourism is exciting, dynamic, and growing. Every day, there are new medical breakthroughs and procedures; new countries and facilities. Worldwide demand is helping the Health Tourism industry blossom at a fantastic rate. 2 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr How big is the Health Tourism Industry According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, the Global Health Tourism market was valued at USD 10.5 billion in 2012 and is estimated to reach a market worth USD 32.5 billion in 2019 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 17.9% from 2013 to 2019 According to a recent study for the development of Health Tourism in Greece, the country can obtain the next three to five years 100,000 patients, with economic benefit 400 million, while in ten years Greece will be able to generate revenue of two billion, with the presence of 400,000 patients. 3 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr One letter difference . . . Health and Wealth HellasFin Global Wealth Management Ensures health wealth 4 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr What is Health Tourism Very simply and clearly, Health Tourism is: “Health--related Services involving some Travel” “Health It is a “catch all term” for 8 Health-related Tourism Segments. 5 1. Medical Tourism 2. Dental Tourism 3. Spa Tourism 4. Wellness Tourism 5. Sports Tourism 6. Culinary Tourism 7. Accessible Tourism 8. Assisted Residential Tourism Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr What is Wealth Management Wealth management refers to specialized services provided to meet the wealth planning, investing & financial management needs of Wealthy & High Net Worth individuals. The characteristics of Wealth Management 1. The uniqueness of relationship between the WM & the client. It is all encompassing in terms of the financial needs, values & priorities of the Client. 2. The range of products & services provided to WM clients from estate planning, tax strategy to liability management & Alternative investment products. 3. Understanding the specific goals/objectives of wealthy clients. 6 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr HF / The Company HF Global Wealth Management is an innovative and dynamic independent institutional investor in the field of investment services in the worldwide market. The company was established in 1999 with headquarters in Thessaloniki and branches in Athens & Crete. HF provides specific expertise in Wealth Management through Investment Advisory and Portfolio Management in globally diversified portfolios in accordance to the needs and the investment profile of each individual client. HF Global Wealth Management offers the following services to the clients : Advisory Wealth Management (HF-AWM) Discretionary Wealth Management (HF-DWM) Additional Services o o o o o o 7 Tax Planning Estate Planning Fund Management Corporate Finance Research Global Dealing & Custody Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr HF AUMs from HNWI From 1999 – 2013: 230mil € 8 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr Our Custodians The HF client has the option and therefore the advantage of being able to use one or more custodians from the European jurisdiction, that is best suited for their investment needs. 9 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr Who are the investors of Health Tourism & What are the areas of Investment Investors 1. Real Estate Investment Funds and Trusts focusing on the Healthcare Sector 2. Private Equity Firms 3. Special Purposes Funds 4. Property Developers 5. HNWI & UHNWI 6. Public Sector (Unfortunately with little chance in Greece) 10 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 Areas of Investment Integrated Health Resort Wellness Programs Abroad Assisted Residential Tourism Hospital & Clinics targeting the Medical Tourist Market Accessible Tourism (for all those with health maintenance and support needs) Culinary Tourism ( the trend based in traditional Mediterranean cuisine for the health conscious) www.HellasFin.gr New investment tools through Athens Exchange (1) Closed-end Investment Companies (CICs) & Closed-end Mutual Funds (CMFs) CICs & CMFs can invest in both listed and non-listed companies, of different maturities, with big tax advantages, e.g. • Start-up and seed capital phase • Subsequent growth phase • CMFs, can typically, concentrate on a specific industry or investment theme Investment Companies with Variable Capital (ICVCs) ICVCs are extremely tax efficient Greek companies, with registered shares and can invest in both listed and non-listed companies. Venture Capital Companies (VCCs) - Greek companies, with registered shares and Venture Capital Funds (VCFs) - Greek closed end collective investment schemes 11 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr New investment tools through Athens Exchange (2) Real Estate Investment Companies (REIC - AEAAΠ) REIC is a business entity with the sole purpose of : Acquiring, managing and investing in real estate REICs are obliged by Greek law to get listed on the Athens Stock Exchange within 2 years after their establishment With very Favorable Tax benefits 10% of [ECB reference rate +1%], thus 0,15% of the value of the real estate properties and the available funds. REIC does not pay the current 20% tax upon company profits but only a 0,15% of the total assets. 0,1% annual tax on the real estate “objective value” When buying a property REIC will not pay the Greek Purchase Contribution Tax With NO further income tax liability for shareholders. Dividends received by shareholders are exempt of Greek Withholding Tax 12 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr HellasFin is planning to establish a Greek REIC Real estate is an important asset class for many of HellasFin’s customers. HellasFin has conducted a research among its clients and found that there is a clear need for professional management of properties, diversification of the portfolio of real estate assets and proper tax planning. HellasFin believes the best vehicle to invest in this asset class is the establishment of a REIC, under the management of HellasFin. After the completion of the business plan and the formation of the strategy of the REIC, potential investors will be informed. The initial capital will be provided by existing customers, which will contribute either cash or carefully selected real estate properties, as Health Tourism Properties. 13 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr The Role of HellasFin in Health Tourism Development We all know, that only the private sector can truly assist in the development of Health Tourism in Greece HellasFin has the knowledge, the experience, the ability, the resources, the tools to transform successful ideas with capable leadership and Know How, in credible business plans that will yield profits to investors We are HERE to meet YOUR investment needs 14 Health Tourism Conference 22-23/02/14 www.HellasFin.gr Thessaloniki, Greece Athens, Greece Headquarters 90, 26th October Str. 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