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Africa Sponsored Feature 

The Gambia Gambit: Developing The West African CBI Market Beyond Nigeria

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Contributor africa, cip, citizenship by investment, gambia, ntl trust, sponsored feature, ted mcewan, west africa

NTL’s Ted McEwan explains why his firm picked a tiny country with barely a hundred millionaires as the base for its foray into the continent.

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Africa 

1 in 3 Investment Migration Firms Plan to Open Offices in Africa This Year

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, coronavirus, data, report, statistics, survey

Despite the continent’s being home to a mere 0.5% of HNWIs globally, one in three large investment migration firms are making it their top priority.

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Africa Editor's Picks MENA Policy Updates 

Everything You Need to Know About Egypt’s New Citizenship by Investment Program

April 27, 2021August 23, 2021 Hany Mostafa Moawad africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, egypt, hany mostafa moawad, mena, policy updates

Hany Mostafa Moawad has undertaken an extensive Q&A session with Egypt’s newly established citizenship by investment unit.

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Africa Policy Updates 

Kenya “Pushing Ahead” With Citizenship by Investment Program, Says KenInvest Director

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, kenya, policy updates

Kenya’s Investment Authority is drafting legal amendments that would permit a CIP. Its chairman says “there’s really no opposition to it.”

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Africa Anatoliy's Analysis Frontier Markets 

Kenya: A Potential Gem of an RCBI Market – But Is It Too Early to Penetrate It?

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, anatoliy lyetayev, anatoliys analysis, club, frontier markets, kenya

HNWI-population growth shows Kenya is on the path to creating large pools of potential clients. Now, all they need is awareness of RCBI.

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Africa Anatoliy's Analysis Editor's Picks 

3 Reasons You Should Make The Nigerian Investment Migration Market a Priority

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Anatoliy Lyetayev africa, analysis, anatoliy lyetayev, anatoliys analysis, citizenship by investment, club, data, eligibility, nigeria, residence by investment, statistics

Anatoliy Lyetayev offers three reasons you might think twice before sending the next email from a Nigerian prince to your spam folder.

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Africa Editor's Picks 

The Investment Migration B2B Partners List Africa: 300+ Private Client Firms You Can Contact Today

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, imi research unit, list, private clients

Jump-start your investment migration business in Africa with this curated list of wealth managers, private banks, law firms, and more.

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Africa Industry Trends 

RCBI-Firms Go All-in on Nigeria as Applications From The Country Triple in 3 Years

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, data, golden visa, industry trends, nigeria, rcbi, research, statistics

Judging by the number of top-flight RCBI firms that have entered the market over the last two years, Nigeria is Africa’s “next big thing”.

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Africa Policy Updates 

Rwandan Cabinet Approves Law That Would Define Criteria for Investor Naturalization

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, exception, policy updates, rwanda

Rwanda becomes the fourth African country in two years to publicly consider plans for citizenship by investment.

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Nearly 1 in 5 South African HNWIs Cite “Emigration” as Reason For Selling Homes

August 2, 2020August 4, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, club, data, hnwi, imi research unit, investment migration, reports, south africa, statistics

South African HNWIs’ offshore real estate holdings are growing rapidly and 1 in 5 say they are selling their homes in order to emigrate.

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Africa MENA Policy Updates 

Egyptian Cabinet Approves CIP-Law, Formalizes Requirements

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, egypt, mena, policy

Egypt is set to open the world’s 13th formal citizenship by investment program, with minimum investments starting at US$250,000.

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Africa Frontier Markets 

Frontier Dispatches: Nigeria’s Investment Migration Market

December 8, 2019July 16, 2020 Andre Bothma africa, andre bothma, citizenship by investment, club, frontier markets, nigeria, residence by investment, trends

30,000 millionaires, terrorism, a cash-economy, and trust issues: Nigeria’s investment migration market offers great challenges, but even greater potential.

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Africa 

Kenya’s Plans for Citizenship by Investment – Any Takers?

November 25, 2019June 15, 2020 Ahmad Abbas africa, ahmad abbas, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, kenya

No EU, no Schengen, and a relatively high price tag. Kenya hopes a CIP will help repay its debts. The notion is far-fetched, but not altogether ludicrous.

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Africa MENA Policy Updates 

Egypt Moves Closer to CIP-Launch as Parliament Grants Approval In Principle to New Law

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, egypt, mena, policy update

What had initially been a residency program with a path to citizenship is shaping up to become a bona fide CIP without the need for a residence period.

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Mauritius to Open US$500k Citizenship by Investment Program Says PM in Budget Speech

June 16, 2018June 25, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim africa, cip, citizenship by investment, mauritius

Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth of Mauritius – a country whose citizens enjoy visa-free access to Schengen, the UK, and

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Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week
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Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

May 24, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

“In a couple of years when programme awareness is likely increased, we think the country could attract over 1,000 applicants per year.”

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index
Editor's Picks Industry Trends Intel & Data 

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

May 23, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

IMI is launching the CBI Program Transparency Index to encourage program integrity and address a common criticism of the industry.

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st
Europe Policy Updates 

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

May 21, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate
Caribbean Intel & Data 

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

May 20, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

Grenada raised some EC$90m during the first quarter of the year, two-thirds of it from real estate investors, hinting at another record year.

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
Europe Sponsored Feature 

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

May 18, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program
Caribbean Policy Updates 

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

May 17, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

May 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option
Policy Updates 

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

May 15, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

May 13, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Ireland IIP Becomes 6th Billion-Euro Golden Visa in Europe, 2021 Data Reveals

Ireland finally joined the exclusive billion-euro golden visa club at the end of last year, almost entirely thanks to Chinese investment.

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

May 12, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Spain Non-Lucrative, Golden Visa Approvals Accelerated Sharply in 2021

Though the Ministry will only confirm the number in December, Spain likely approved its 13,000th golden visa in the second half of last year.

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