
“The Industry Has Had a Good Run”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
The industry, as we know it, has had a good run. Now it needs to grow up.

The industry, as we know it, has had a good run. Now it needs to grow up.

Antigua PM calls US travel ban an error, says program presents no risk whatsoever to security. Dominica seeks urgent clarity.

New legislation allows Active Investor Plus visa holders to purchase homes worth NZ$5 million or more, effective early 2026.

Portugal’s Constitutional Court strikes down four nationality law provisions while upholding ten-year citizenship timeline.

Five confirmed cases of CBI passport holders have been denied entry into the country because their “investment passports” are “not valid” in the eyes of Norway.

Moveanywhere argues that residency demand is shifting away from property as governments prioritize economic participation over capital inflows.

The Russian Golden Visa now has zero physical residency requirement as the government unobtrusively amends the law.

From brand premiums to high yields, discover why lifestyle-serviced apartments are becoming real estate’s most coveted asset.

“The uncertainty and disruption currently facing the investment migration industry” are concerning.

“We want to emulate Portugal,” says Panama vice minister promoting investor visa offering simplified route to citizenship.

Nauru challenges the UK’s decision, emphasizes robust screening, and signals a diplomatic push to restore visa-free travel.

Despite a low threshold by European standards, Alexander Risvas warns the program’s structure may penalize investors for outcomes beyond their control.

As Tonga’s parliament prepares to choose a new leader Monday, a leaked CBI proposal has reopened old wounds.

Leaked NSS: “Make Europe Great Again” by pulling four nations from Brussels, creating forum with China, Russia.

The synchronized announcements are no coincidence, says Rafael Cintron.

Mirsatori’s team examines the reasons behind the rush of European HNWIs to Dubai, from low taxes, safety, business opportunities, and more.

CSAT: Golden Visa threatens Romania’s Schengen, Visa Waiver, OECD goals by undermining institutional credibility.

We lack confidence in the legitimacy of any vetting processes.” UK revokes Nauru’s visa-free access over CBI program.

The last OECS nation without a CBI program outlines its multi-institutional framework as Deputy PM emphasizes accountability, regional best practices, and job creation over pure revenue generation.

Investors have been waiting since 2021 as returns never came. By June 2025, the scheme collapsed, exposing €37M in losses.

NTL Trust’s Richard Moir gets rare, straight-from-the-source answers as Alfredo Trindade outlines São Tomé’s CBI law, timelines, and guarantees.

The master agent will design Argentina’s entire CBI program from scratch, including investment thresholds, routes, processes, and global rollout.

Madalena Monteiro on Golden Visa investors challenging Portugal’s new law: “They simply expect to be treated fairly.”

“That’s not how the Constitution works.” Legal experts question Trump’s new freeze on asylum and immigration benefits.

Secret Bay’s latest report highlights the launch of Waterfront Villas and outlines upcoming construction through 2027.

The phrase “visa-free access” is about to become the investment migration industry’s most expensive technicality.

Prime Developments details how its public benefit option fits in seamlessly with the Caribbean’s upcoming cultural integration requirement.

New Senate bill would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country within a year or lose US nationality.
50% of industry executives doubt Caribbean CBI states will enforce 30 day stays and 75% expect new CBI programs in 2026.

Globevisa charts the shift from blockbuster investment migration programs to a long-tail era reshaping global mobility demand.

A climate tax targeting billionaires crashed hard at the Swiss ballot, upholding a national trend of rejecting proposals that threaten Switzerland’s wealth haven status.

Philippe May says “SVG will set a new standard,” predicting its new CIP will outperform those of its more established Caribbean counterparts.

This analytical piece looks into foundations and trusts, detailing both, and highlighting which works best for whom.

More often than not alleged ‘security concerns’ are only an excuse for thinly veiled hatred of the rich by a small, but vocal group of left wing politicians in Europe.

In her interview, Tatiana Muntean credits Andrew Henderson for setting a high bar in clarity, discipline, and long-term strategy.

Bahrain’s program now prices into the GCC’s lower-to-mid band, undercutting Oman and Saudi Arabia, but at nearly twice the UAE’s Golden Visa minimum.

The opposition has repeatedly promised to introduce a CBI program in the island nation should it win the election.

Egypt processed citizenship applications from 15 countries in 2025, approving 36 while implementing stricter verification requirements.

“The [UNHWI] targets are bolting from California now,” says David Lesperance as union pushes 5% tax on state’s 200 billionaires.

Elisa de Mollinedo Suarez breaks down Madrid’s Mbappé Law and who actually benefits from the 20% deduction.

3 Comma Capital introduces its Atlantic Bond Fund, which was “built by investors, for investors.”

Kuwait, the GCC’s last mover on golden visas, is now in the game: 10-year residency for property investors, 15 years for business investors.

Move to Dolce Vita answers over 130 questions regarding the Italian investor visa, flat tax, real estate acquisition, and more.

Conservative-leaning lawmakers urge a new investor visa to retain capital, while a controversial 20% exit levy proposal looms.

Charlie Maggi explains why France’s €300,000 investor visa remains Europe’s best-kept secret for global investors.

Ishaan Khanna reports that a federal judge struck down EB-5 fee increases, rolling rates back to pre-April 2024 levels.

Victoria Ciucurel says the middle and upper middle class have officially joined the investment migration market, broadening its parameters.

The measure targets remote workers excluded by stricter Impatriati rules, signaling a shift toward tailored immigration policy.

The UK government touts the “biggest migration overhaul in 50 years.” John Kiely welcomes it but warns it may fall short on retaining wealth.

Wellington delays the NZ$5 million real estate carve-out until 2026; experts split on whether it’s “mostly noise.”