Rethinking The Role of Cyprus’ Residency Program in the Housing Debate
Demetris Demetriades: The government is looking at the Cyprus Residency Programme, “but within the context of regulation, not cancellation.”
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Opinion
Trust Is Our Product: Why Boutique RCBI Firms Are Winning
Alaattin Kilic shares his thoughts on why he believes boutique firms are winning the RCBI advisory race one client at a time.
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How the St. Kitts and Nevis CIU Turns Policy into Performance
In an op-ed for IMI, Saint Kitts CIU Chairman Calvin St Juste discusses the program’s transformation, refunding Russian applicants, and more.
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Court Ruling Paves Way for Double Tax Relief for Italy Residents
Marco Mesina details how a new ruling unexpectedly allows taxpayers to opt for multiple special tax regimes in the same fiscal year.
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Why Most Immigration Firms Struggle to Earn Investor Trust
Kilic argues that investment migration firms struggle to build credibility because they view branding as mere decoration, not strategy.
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The Misnomer of Citizenship by Investment: Why a Name Change is Long Overdue
Richard Hallam warns against marketing citizenship programs primarily as financial investments with unrealistic returns.
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Will the Gold Card be a Wrecking Ball for the EB-5 Industry
Could the Gold Card replace EB-5? Galati & Chavez examine the legal framework and political realities of Trump’s ambitious proposal
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St Kitts Rejected My CBI Application 3 Years Ago, But Won’t Refund My Investment
“Exhausted by the bureaucratic stalling, several affected individuals have begun to organize collective efforts to demand the return of their money.”
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A Critical Analysis of Canada’s Immigration Mismanagement Crisis
Sam Bayat examines how the current government’s policies have created massive challenges for the Canadian immigration system
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Canada’s Business Immigration: Key Highlights of 2024 and Predictions for 2025
Melissa Godmer: Why entrepreneurs may need to prove business success before permanent residency in 2025. Plus 3 more key predictions
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Why There’s Still Hope for Spain’s Golden Visa
Pierre-Marc Lecompte: “Valencia’s streets are still drying out after severe flooding, and Spain’s political climate isn’t much calmer”
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The True Purpose of Beneficial Owner Registers
“Wealth taxes failed before because governments didn’t know what people owned. Now they do,” cautions Jimmy Sexton on RBOs
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The Trump Effect: A New Era for EB-5 Investment, Innovation, and the SEC?
“Trump’s vision for a merit-based immigration system” will be a boon for the market, write Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh.
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Canada’s Immigration Makeover is Better for Business
Melissa Godmer: Think Canada’s new immigration caps spell trouble? For entrepreneurs, they signal the opposite. Here’s what you need to know.
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Taiwan’s Elite Card: A Golden Ticket that No One Can Obtain
Siren Chen says it’s better to curb your enthusiasm: The Elite Card promises a golden ticket, but with a NT$6M salary cap, few can qualify
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New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better
The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.
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EU Golden Visas: Beleaguered in The North and West, Thriving in the South and East
Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs.
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A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
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Australia‘s BIIP Applicants are Waiting for Godot
Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”
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From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong’s CIES-Driven Economic Awakening
Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.
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