Globevisa Group’s Hong Kong conference tackles programme governance, Europe’s shifting residence rules, and the flow of Asian capital.
Application growth moderates after the second-year surge; annual pace remains well below the government’s 4,000 target.
Crypto gains can go untaxed in 21 countries in 2026, through no tax, territorial rules, or an exemption after a set time.
One rule change in March 2025 triggered a 440% monthly surge. The numbers since make the first year look like a different program.
Compare Asia’s top investment visas: Singapore GIP, Hong Kong CIES, Thailand Privilege, Malaysia MM2H, and more. Investment thresholds, residency paths, and citizenship options explained.
Hong Kong slashes HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) from the residential property threshold; Stephen Barnes calls it “tinkering at the edges.”
CIES applications jumped 51% in three months, reaching 1,900 by August with HK$58B in the pipeline, tracking toward 2,400-2,800 annually.
Hong Kong’s CIES hits HK$52B pipeline, but Stephen Barnes calls it “optics, not economics” for the city’s real economy.
Recent policy changes boost Hong Kong’s NCIES applications and approvals as officials project HK$30 billion in inflows by year’s end.
From golden visa closures to crypto source of funds to new programs, the first half of 2025 brought a lot of change to investment migration.
CIES applications continue to surge after government’s policy changes, monthly application average now at 85.
The non-dom may be dead in the UK, but Marco Mesina shows its legacy lives on globally from Thailand’s beaches to Singapore’s skyscrapers.
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.
The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency confirmed two Chinese investors proved US$3.8m in Bitcoin and Ethereum to qualify for the CIES
Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines
HKIC will divide HK$600 million equally among the four managers next quarter. Siren Chen says the government seeks “optimal returns.”
HKIC targets HK$300 million for its CIES investment portfolio by year-end, sets December deadline for fund manager applications
670 investors applied for Hong Kong’s revamped visa program in 9 months, projections show it may reach only 18% of annual target
Industry leaders William Tonnard and Hakan Kodal of Optylon Krea break down Portugal’s Golden Visa appeal for Hong Kong investors.
Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premium.
