In a Pandemic World, Vanuatu Has Placed Itself Under a Microscope
After much discussion, David Lesperance remains unconvinced that Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment programs grant anything but honorary citizenship.
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10 On The Weekend – David Lesperance: “Governments Are Increasingly Harassing the Wealthy”
Lesperance is full of admiration for Jean-Philippe Chetcuti and believes the Greek golden visa, when subjected to closer scrutiny, is a pretty raw deal.
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Lesperance: Vanuatu’s So-Called CBI Program is a Ticking Time Bomb
“Honorary citizenship is like being honorarily pregnant; it does not produce the desired result,” writes David Lesperance in his critique of Vanuatu’s CBI.
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Cyprus to Enshrine CIP in Law and Put Applications on Hold in the Meantime
Opposition lawmakers say no CIP applications submitted after January 31st can be considered until government presents new regulations in Parliament.
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Inform Your Client: Don’t Wait to Apply for Citizenship Until It’s Too Late
Different trigger events can derail your client’s future citizenship by investment plans. It’s your job to shake them out of their false sense of security.
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7 Ways HNWIs Sabotage Their Own Backup Plans – Part II
Making the purchase of a CBI the first step in planning your financial future is like making a visit to Home Depot the first step in planning your dream home, writes David Lesperance.
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7 Ways HNWIs Sabotage Their Own Backup Plans – Part I
When planning citizenship, visas, and tax residency, trying to do it yourself can be worse than doing nothing at all, writes David Lesperance.
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As Hong Kong Impasse Intensifies, Investment Migration Firms Report Surge in Inquiries
As anti-Beijing protests enter their third month in Hong Kong, service providers say inquiries about investment migration are surging.
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