The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 2: Tackling Illegal Discounts and The 2-Program Paradox
Citizenship Commission Chairman Warsal explains why Vanuatu has two CIPs and what he’s doing to counter brazen examples of illegal discounts.
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Interviews
Industry Consolidation Just “A Matter of Time”: 10 on the Weekend – Pablo Ostrick
Pablo Ostrick says Jeffrey Henseler inspired him to join the IM industry, and most admires David Regueiro (but not because he is Spanish).
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Why Did Greece’s Golden Visa Performance Fall So Far Behind Portugal’s in 2020? Two Experts Answer
Despite a flurry of program-enhancing policy changes, the Greek golden visa’s performance in 2020 was lackluster compared to Portugal’s. Why?
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More Citizenship-Based Tax Would “Set Off a Bonanza” for Investment Migration
The heads of Harvey Law Group and CS Global outline what effects they expect the pandemic to have on the investment migration market in 2021 and beyond.
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The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 1: Yellow Passports, Honorary Designations, Engaging With the World
In the first video in a three-part series, we talk about yellow passports, honorary citizenship, and the new chairman’s plans for international engagement.
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Sec. Muscat Hopes for “Fair and Rational Approach From the Commission” on MEIN Policy
“There will be quarters with different motives where they feel the need to object [to the MEIN policy],” Secretary Muscat tells IMI.
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“It’s Time to Open the Borders”: 10 on the Weekend – Jeffrey Henseler
Jeffrey Henseler says he’s confident investment migration application volumes will soar once people are free to travel again.
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RCBI Market “Still at the Tip of the Iceberg”: 10 on the Weekend – Nirbhay Handa
“10 years ago,” writes Nirbhay Handa, “I had long hair, played in a band, and let’s just say I wasn’t making any great decisions.”
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“Investment Migration Under Threat in EU”: A Q&A on Infringement Procedures With Bruno L’ecuyer
IMC-boss Bruno L’ecuyer explains how infringement procedures work, how common they are, and what they will mean for Malta and Cyprus.
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Kochenov: Commission Would Likely Be “Humiliated” If CIP-Matter Goes to Court Over “Genuine Links”
MUST-READ: Prof Kochenov delivers a scathing rebuke of the Commission’s infringement action: “Unquestionably ultra vires and absolutely unacceptable.”
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10 on the Weekend – Mohammed Asaria: “Many Doubted We Would Put a Single Brick in the Ground”
Mohammed Asaria: “We’re on our way to complete our hattrick while all of our peers are challenged to even complete one quality development.”
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10 on the Weekend – Alex Hopkin: “Inexperienced Actors” Compromising Service Quality
A casual conversation with a fellow orchestra member turned Alex Hopkin from violinist to decade-long veteran of RCBI government advisory.
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“HNWIs Are Very, Very Nervous About Risk of Social Unrest”: Asaria on Investment Migration After COVID
Mohammed Asaria says UHNWIs, after the pandemic, are far more willing to physically move their business, capital, and families.
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10 on The Weekend – Jonathan Cardona: “New Regulations, New Image”
Jonathan Cardona: New regulations required a “balancing act” between staying competitive and considering “the concerns of institutions”.
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“Vast Expansion of EB-5 and Western World Residency Programs” Simon Black on Investment Migration After COVID-19
Simon Black of Sovereign Man thinks we’ll see “a vast expansion of the EB-5 program in the United States” and other Western countries.
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10 on The Weekend – Pearce Cheng: COVID Generating “Overwhelming” Interest in Singapore Immigration
Cheng says inquiries about Singapore immigration have kept climbing quickly since January and that he hopes to take AIMS public soon.
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“Two New CIPs This Year For Sure,” Reveals Harvey in Interview
Harvey goes into detail about the new CIPs, how they will be structured in terms of investment options, as well as how they might be priced.
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10 On The Weekend – Anatoliy Lyetayev: Our Agents Get Paid No Matter What
“The only thing I would have changed if I could go back 10 years would have been to enter the market much earlier,” says Anatoliy Lyetayev.
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Eric Major on Investment Migration After COVID: “Phone Rings The Most During Times of Turmoil”
Major also comments on the reasons he believes the Montenegro CIP has underperformed so far and, as of last week, had only issued ten passports.
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Andrew Henderson on Investment Migration After COVID: “It’s Going to Be a Reset”
Watch: Andrew Henderson thinks CBI programs have little room to maneuver on price and warns citizenship-based taxation is on the European agenda.
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