By Marcos Chiluisa Ecuador is a country in development and is also consistently adapting to the constant changes in society. The...

By Carlos Ramirez Both private and public health insurance in Ecuador can be easily combined with low-cost supplemental health plans...

By Katiuska Viteri HiExpat: Thank you very much Katiuska, it is an honor for us to have you as a guest in this edition of HiExpat Magazine. Your career in the stock market in Ecuador is possibly one of the most highly recognized. For almost 12 years as General Manager of the PLUSVALORES brokerage firm, you have been able to balance being a mother and CEO. Together with your daughter, you have both popularized the PLUSVALORES brand within this important economic sector of the

By Hugo Orella With the help of the internet, a new financial exchange system based on blockchain technology has been created. Commonly known as cryptocurrencies, this exchange system has been operating worldwide for several years with Bitcoin being the most widespread of all. The main advantage of these systems is that they do not depend on any authority or central bank. This blockchain technology prevents counterfeiting, possible privacy violations, and reduces transaction

Stock markets and stock exchanges at the international level are one of the best representations of a country's economy. In Ecuador, this is no exception. Historically this has meant that both the public sector as well as the private sector must contribute in order to fuel the economy. In recent years this contribution has been growing significantly and has aided in the recovery of the Ecuadorian economy.

Living the retired life in Ecuador: There's nothing you have to do! Start every day with a blank slate and then just do whatever sounds good! Drink your morning coffee, then stroll on the beach? Maybe play some golf? Whatever! Does that sound good? It did to me…..for a while. In my former life, I “made things happen.” Building companies, a driving force in the boardroom, developing strategies to meet goals! I miss that feeling of making things happen, of being part of somethi

Over four years ago I arrived from the U.S. on my experimental adventure of retirement living in Ecuador as an expat. I had visited once before and done my hom ework but, of course, had not completely figured everything out. Some things you just need to discover for yourself once you’re “on the ground.” One important item still to be “figured out” was the whole money, finances, banking, and investing item. How will it work? Will I want to move some portion of my retirement “n