Singapore Banks to Subject Chinese Holders of CBI Passports to Extra Scrutiny Following Raids
Following raids, skittish local banks say they will keep a closer eye on clients holding second passports from CBI jurisdictions.
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China
What You Need to Know About China’s Investment Migration Market in 2023: Wailian, Crackdowns, and Surging Demand
Chinese IM market insider Luc Lu explains what’s happening in the Chinese market and how international firms should interpret the Wailian case.
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The “Chilling Effect” of Wailian Boss’ Arrest: China’s Investment Migration Market on Tenterhooks
“This financial fracas will sweep up a lot of players,” write Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh, who believe the Wailian arrests are part of a broader effort.
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Wailian Group President and Team Arrested in Shanghai Over Capital Control Evasion Allegations
The boss of one of the world’s biggest IM firms has been arrested, accused of helping clients illegally move over RMB 100 million abroad.
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Russians Excluded from Migration Programs and Banking in the West Should Consider Hong Kong
Great power games have cut Russians off from of banking and immigration in many countries. Hong Kong, however, has left the door open, writes Stephen Barnes.
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The 4 Factors Driving China’s Investment Migration Market Rebound
Dormant during the pandemic, China’s investment migration market is reviving. Four domestic stressors are driving the rebound, writes Luc Lu.
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Chinese Investor Migrant Data 2021: Application Volume Still Far Below 2019 Levels
While contours of a recovery from 2020’s drop in Chinese IM program participation are becoming apparent, the market remains in the doldrums.
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Under Lockdown, a Hunger for Freedom Spurs Rebound in China’s Investment Migration Market
Hundreds of millions of Chinese are under an iron- and ham-fisted lockdown. Their yearning for freedom is reviving the market for migration.
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Figures Reveal Sharp Drop in Number of Chinese Investor Migrants Since 2019
It’s not just you. Chinese investor migrants really ARE becoming fewer and farther between, according to the most recent data.
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Where Are All the Chinese Applicants? The 3 Factors Killing the Mainland IM Market
Until recently the world’s undisputedly largest source of investor migrants, China’s IM market has become a shadow of its former self. Why?
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In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
China’s investment migration market is in flux for the first time in a generation, presenting a unique incursion opportunity for foreign firms.
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Why China’s Investment Migration Market Hasn’t Recovered (And Probably Won’t for a While)
Getting money and people out of China has never been more fraught with risk than in 2020, writes Luc Lu.
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8 Questions Hongkongers Must Ask Before Taking Up The UK’s BN(O) Visa Offer
Hong Kong’s BN(O)s thinking of taking up the UK’s visa offer must be ready to burn personal and financial bridges, writes David Lesperance.
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China’s Millennials: What Does the World’s Largest Investor Migrant Group Want? Part 3
Chinese millennials are now the world’s biggest group of investor migrants. And among them, the most active of all are the “sea turtles”.
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China’s Millennials: What Does the World’s Largest Investor Migrant Group Want? Part 2
In this second installment, Luc Lu illustrates why China’s millennials are hyper-vigilant about health and skeptical about Chinese education.
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China’s Millennials: What Does the World’s Largest Investor Migrant Group Want? Part 1
China’s millennials are nothing like their parents. Now in their 30s and 40s, they are the main cohort of investor migrants. What do they want?
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Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About China’s Investment Migration Market
While demand is stronger than ever, the big agencies are closing branches and laying off staff. In 2020, all the rules have changed.
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The 7 Guiding Principles of Chinese HNWI Overseas Property Investors
Freehold is always preferable to leasehold, leverage is key to mitigating risk and overcoming capital restrictions, and exchange rates are crucial.
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A Brief Guide for Foreign Investment Migration Firms Entering the Chinese Market
Foreign investment migration firms have principally three ways to enter the Chinese market, each with its own pros and cons. Choose wisely, writes Luc Lu.
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The 4 Reasons Chinese Investor Migrants Don’t Physically Relocate
China’s HNWIs have historically kept only one foot out the door; hoping to reap China’s economic benefits while insulating themselves from its drawbacks.
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