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Opinion

Opinion 

Singled-Out: CIPs Are Leaving Money on the Table by Not Targeting Applicants Without Families

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Justin Donovan cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, justin donovan, opinion

By discounting only for large families, CIPs are missing out on investment from the world’s fastest-growing household-type, writes Justin Donovan.

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Analysis Opinion 

4 Ways RCBI Agents Can Ensure a Smooth Due Diligence Process for Their Clients

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Martin Dubbey cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, golden visa, harod associates, martin dubbey

Martin Dubbey, a globally recognized due diligence provider to RCBI programs, shares four strategies to help RCBI agents with vetting.

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Europe Opinion 

Flawed RCBI Due Diligence: An Indictment of Due Diligence, Not of RCBI

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 Roderick Cutajar cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, europe, european commission, opinion, residence by investment, roderick cutajar

Roderick Cutajar asks: International banks are used for money laundering. Will the European Commission demand a “phase-out” of banking?

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Caribbean Opinion 

Nestor Alfred: How We Attract Record Application Numbers During a Global Pandemic

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 Nestor Alfred caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, nestor alfred, opinion, saint lucia

“Since the start of our fiscal year – April 1st, 2020 – we have already recorded 154 applications received,” writes CIU-boss Nestor Alfred.

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Editor's Picks Opinion 

Six Signs an Investment Migration Program’s Due Diligence Process is Not Good Enough

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 James Swenson analysis, cbi, cip, club, due diligence, exiger, golden visa, james swenson, opinion, rcbi, vetting

Exiger’s James Swenson, one of the world’s leading experts on RCBI due diligence, identifies six red flags of sub-par vetting standards.

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Anatoliy's Analysis Opinion 

The 4 Things RCBI Firms Must Do to Keep Their Agents Happy

October 7, 2020October 19, 2020 Anatoliy Lyetayev agents, anatoliy lyetayev, b2b, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, golden visa, opinion, rcbi

Anatoliy Lyetayev explores four strategies for making sure your RCBI company’s agents are always content to keep sending you their clients.

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Editor's Picks Europe Opinion 

Cyprus’ Citizenship Program Risks Falling Victim to Geopolitics

October 2, 2020October 7, 2020 Daniel Lucas al-jazeera, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cyprus, daniel lucas, europe, opinion

Daniel Lucas: Al Jazeera’s series caused a mild political crisis in Cyprus and threatened the future of the CIP. What’s beneath the surface?

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Europe Opinion 

Why Malta’s IIP and RVP Should Allow Participants to Own Investments Indirectly, Through Trusts or Foundations

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Davinia Cutajar citizenship by investment, club, davinia cutajar, EU, europe, golden visa, miip, mrvp, opinion, residence by investment, trusts

Why deny MRVP/MIIP investors the possibility of segregating their investment migration assets, ask Davinia Cutajar and Charlotte Attard.

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Due Process Opinion 

If We Wait to Re-Open Borders Until Travel is “Safe”, Borders Will Never Re-Open

August 18, 2020October 19, 2020 Michael B. Krakat club, coronavirus, michael b krakat, travel restrictions, vanuatu

We’ve temporarily exchanged freedom for safety from mass-contagion. What if the risk of mass-contagion is not temporary, asks Michael Krakat.

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Industry Trends North America Opinion 

7 Reasons The E2 Visa is The Next Big Thing in US Immigration From 2021 Onwards

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 Angie Rupert angie rupert, club, data, e2, residence by investment, statistics, trends, united states, US

A confluence of events in many treaty countries will see the E2 visa emerge as one of the most popular visa options in the next 12-18 months.

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Caribbean Opinion 

Slaves, Sugar, and Citizenship by Investment – A Brief History of Caribbean Economics

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Edwin Morgan caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, edwin morgan, opinion

Edwin Morgan argues that citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean were an indirect result of European colonialism centuries prior.

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Asia-Pacific Due Process Opinion 

Australian COVID-19 Travel Restrictions: Art. 13 of Human Rights Declaration Suspended?

August 2, 2020October 19, 2020 Michael B. Krakat analysis, asia-pacific, australia, club, michael b krakat, opinion

The Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.”

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Caribbean Keyword: Leeward Opinion 

The Multiple Trials Awaiting the Caribbean After 2020 And What They Mean for CBI

July 20, 2020August 3, 2020 Kenneth Green caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, kenneth green, opinion

Dual shocks to both the tourism and CBI sectors is far from the only challenge staring the Caribbean in the face in 2020, writes Kenneth Green.

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Opinion 

Investor Migrants Look at Healthcare When Deciding Where to Ride Out The Next Crisis

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 Kevin Bürchler club, coronavirus, health insurance, industry trends, kevin burchler, opinion

Kevin Bürchler: Tiny tropical islands can be great places in which to sit out a global crisis – until you need advanced medical assistance.

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Caribbean Opinion 

Which Caribbean CIP Will Be First to Recognize Same-Sex Spouses?

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Andre Bothma andre bothma, caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, dependents, opinion

“The first Caribbean CIP to move on this is going to gain a significant competitive advantage,” writes Andre Bothma.

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Europe Opinion 

Why I’m Doubling Down on Portugal’s Golden Visa After the Pandemic

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Nicolas Salerno club, europe, golden visa, nicolas salerno, opinion, portugal, residence by investment

Nic Salerno has been a huge fan of Portugal – for himself and his clients – for years. After COVID-19, he is more bullish than ever before.

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Caribbean Opinion 

The “Bachelor Tax” Some CIPs Charge on Single Applicants

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Justin Donovan caribbean, citizenship by investment, club, justin donovan, opinion, spouse

Governments offering CIPs need to start treating their CBI citizens as real citizens, and not life-long piggy-banks, writes Justin Donovan.

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Industry Trends Opinion 

Asset Allocation for Citizenship Portfolios: Maximize Yield, Hedge Against Black Swans

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Tatiana Tolstaia cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, industry trends, opinion, residence by investment, tatiana tolstaia

Now is the time for advisors to talk to clients about diversification of their residency and citizenship portfolios, writes Tatiana Tolstaia.

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Editor's Picks Opinion 

Investor Immigrants Are Dream Immigrants: The Case for Proactive Naturalization Policies

June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, opinion, opinion of the editor

Sovereign countries are free to choose whom they naturalize. If you want the crème de la crème of immigrants, all you have to do is ask.

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Industry Trends Opinion 

It’s Time CIPs Worked With Due Diligence Firms to Redesign Applicant Vetting Procedures

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Thomas Anthony cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, industry trends, opinion, thomas anthony

Thomas Anthony: Time has come for programs to collaborate with due diligence providers in redesigning their due diligence methodology from the ground up.

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MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000
Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000

January 18, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on MRVP Changes Now Official: Total Contribution Amounts Starting at EUR 150,000
Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%

January 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Greek Golden Visa Approvals Fell Nearly 90% in 2020, Portugal’s By 5%
MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment
Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment

January 12, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on MRVP Changes Discussed at Stakeholder Meeting: Higher Contributions Could Replace Bond-Investment
Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020
Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data 

Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020

January 11, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Only Chinese and Brazilians Got More Portuguese Golden Visas Than Americans in 2020
In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
China Editor's Picks 

In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

January 7, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on In China, Investment Migration Market Crisis Begets Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

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