Hong Kong CIES Reaches 3,300 Applications, HK$99 Billion in Pipeline
Application growth moderates after the second-year surge; annual pace remains well below the government’s 4,000 target.
Friday: SVG Missed Out on “At Least US$1B” From CBI Under Previous Government
An unnamed Caribbean counterpart estimated EC$200 million in revenue per year; Friday positions CBI within broader economic recovery.
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Italy Tightens Pension Controls Abroad While Dangling a 4% Tax for Returning Retirees
The 2025–2026 verification cycle signals tighter administrative scrutiny of Italy’s €1.75 billion cross-border pension footprint.
Dominica Suspends CBI Applications From Iranian Nationals
Roseau reverses course on a market it reopened just four years ago amid the US-Iran war; however, some caveats still apply.
UAE Evacuates 500 Golden Visa Holders Amid Regional Crisis
October’s consular expansion for Golden Visa holders gets its first real-world test as airspace closures strand hundreds abroad.
Dutch Lawmakers Approve a 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto, Stock, and Bond Gains
Starting January 2028, the Netherlands is set to require that residents pay tax on paper profits they have not yet cashed in, pending Senate approval.
Portugal Hits Unwanted Record as Five Programs Register Shorter Processing Times in Q4 2025
Half the programs IMI tracks slowed in Q4 while one halved its processing time in 18 months. IMI’s Q4 Survey is out now.
Portugal’s New Nationality Law: A Missed Opportunity for Early Genuine Integration
David Bonellie argues Portugal’s new citizenship law punishes committed residents instead of testing genuine integration.
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