US Immigration Freeze Could Reverse the Caribbean’s Brain Drain
Nisha Mc Intyre: Constantinople’s fall sparked the Renaissance. Could US immigration restrictions trigger Caribbean rebirth?
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Opinion
A Strategic Perspective on Residency and Citizenship Options in the Dominican Republic
In this analysis, Daisy Polanco Jiménez examines Dominican residency beyond headlines, hype, and shortcuts.
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“Almost Criminal Not to Have a CIP”: Philippe May Says SVG Is Ready for a New Era
Philippe May says “SVG will set a new standard,” predicting its new CIP will outperform those of its more established Caribbean counterparts.
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Why Chile Urgently Needs a Citizenship by Investment Program
“Chile has the reputation and stability. What’s missing is action,” writes María Esperanza Schorr Donoso.
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Italy’s Flat Tax Hike: A Pragmatic Adjustment, Not a Policy Shift
The message from Rome is clear: You can still buy certainty, but it’ll cost more. Italy’s flat tax overhaul is less about politics and more about arithmetic.
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Should the €200,000 Flat Tax Regime Require an Investment in Italy?
Federico Salmoiraghi ponders whether the government’s proposal to link investment to the flat tax regime would work.
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Italy’s Credit Rebound: What the Fitch Upgrade Means for Investor Migrants
Fitch has lifted Italy’s credit rating to BBB+, highlighting fiscal progress, policy continuity, and market confidence.
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The Lead Gen Trap: Why RCBI Firms Are Paying More and Converting Less
Alaattin Kilic writes that lead generation alone no longer drives results for RCBI firms when product-market fit and clear messaging are absent.
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Would a Schengen Visa Requirement for Caribbean Nationals Really Be Bad News?
Jean-Francois Harvey sees the potential EU visa requirement as a manageable change, not a threat to Caribbean investment programs.
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Why RCBI Firms Need Tiered Service Models to Build Sustainable Growth
Alaattin Kilic argues that investment migration firms must abandon all-or-nothing packages to build sustainable client pipelines.
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The Investor Visa Gap: An Oversight Costing the UK Capital and Talent
Ruslan Kosarenko argues that the UK’s immigration framework creates a policy paradox, courting entrepreneurs while blocking entry.
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Inside the Engine Room: How Regional Centers Really Operate in the EB-5 Industry
What do EB-5 regional centers actually do? Christina Tabacco explains their role in structuring, compliance, and capital flow.
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It Isn’t the UK: Why a US Tax Hike Won’t Cause Millionaire Exodus
Jimmy Sexton argues that U.S. tax hikes won’t drive millionaires away because expatriation costs more than staying put.
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EU Citizenship by Investment is Dead: Long Live Citizenship by Merit
The EU banned the commoditization of citizenship through CBI. Now, it will get the commoditization of citizenship through CBM instead.
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Rethinking The Role of Cyprus’ Residency Program in the Housing Debate
Demetris Demetriades: The government is looking at the Cyprus Residency Programme, “but within the context of regulation, not cancellation.”
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Trust Is Our Product: Why Boutique RCBI Firms Are Winning
Alaattin Kilic shares his thoughts on why he believes boutique firms are winning the RCBI advisory race one client at a time.
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How the St. Kitts and Nevis CIU Turns Policy into Performance
In an op-ed for IMI, Saint Kitts CIU Chairman Calvin St Juste discusses the program’s transformation, refunding Russian applicants, and more.
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Court Ruling Paves Way for Double Tax Relief for Italy Residents
Marco Mesina details how a new ruling unexpectedly allows taxpayers to opt for multiple special tax regimes in the same fiscal year.
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Why Most Immigration Firms Struggle to Earn Investor Trust
Kilic argues that investment migration firms struggle to build credibility because they view branding as mere decoration, not strategy.
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The Misnomer of Citizenship by Investment: Why a Name Change is Long Overdue
Richard Hallam warns against marketing citizenship programs primarily as financial investments with unrealistic returns.
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