The EU banned the commoditization of citizenship through CBI. Now, it will get the commoditization of citizenship through CBM instead.
Demetris Demetriades: The government is looking at the Cyprus Residency Programme, “but within the context of regulation, not cancellation.”
Alaattin Kilic shares his thoughts on why he believes boutique firms are winning the RCBI advisory race one client at a time.
In an op-ed for IMI, Saint Kitts CIU Chairman Calvin St Juste discusses the program’s transformation, refunding Russian applicants, and more.
Marco Mesina details how a new ruling unexpectedly allows taxpayers to opt for multiple special tax regimes in the same fiscal year.
Kilic argues that investment migration firms struggle to build credibility because they view branding as mere decoration, not strategy.
Richard Hallam warns against marketing citizenship programs primarily as financial investments with unrealistic returns.
Could the Gold Card replace EB-5? Galati & Chavez examine the legal framework and political realities of Trump’s ambitious proposal
“Exhausted by the bureaucratic stalling, several affected individuals have begun to organize collective efforts to demand the return of their money.”
Sam Bayat examines how the current government’s policies have created massive challenges for the Canadian immigration system
Melissa Godmer: Why entrepreneurs may need to prove business success before permanent residency in 2025. Plus 3 more key predictions
Pierre-Marc Lecompte: “Valencia’s streets are still drying out after severe flooding, and Spain’s political climate isn’t much calmer”
“Wealth taxes failed before because governments didn’t know what people owned. Now they do,” cautions Jimmy Sexton on RBOs
“Trump’s vision for a merit-based immigration system” will be a boon for the market, write Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh.
Melissa Godmer: Think Canada’s new immigration caps spell trouble? For entrepreneurs, they signal the opposite. Here’s what you need to know.
Siren Chen says it’s better to curb your enthusiasm: The Elite Card promises a golden ticket, but with a NT$6M salary cap, few can qualify
The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.
Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs.
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”