Industry Consolidation Just “A Matter of Time”: 10 on the Weekend – Pablo Ostrick
Pablo Ostrick says Jeffrey Henseler inspired him to join the IM industry, and most admires David Regueiro (but not because he is Spanish).
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Why Did Greece’s Golden Visa Performance Fall So Far Behind Portugal’s in 2020? Two Experts Answer
Despite a flurry of program-enhancing policy changes, the Greek golden visa’s performance in 2020 was lackluster compared to Portugal’s. Why?
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More Citizenship-Based Tax Would “Set Off a Bonanza” for Investment Migration
The heads of Harvey Law Group and CS Global outline what effects they expect the pandemic to have on the investment migration market in 2021 and beyond.
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The Vanuatu Citizenship Interviews Part 1: Yellow Passports, Honorary Designations, Engaging With the World
In the first video in a three-part series, we talk about yellow passports, honorary citizenship, and the new chairman’s plans for international engagement.
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“Citizenship-Based Tax is Coming to Big Economies” – 10 on the Weekend: Andrés Gutierrez
Argentinean native Andrés Gutierrez says that while his friends in LatAm are hoping to relocate to the US, Americans are hoping to get out.
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Closure of Cyprus CIP “a Great Travesty”: 10 on the Weekend – Steven Pepa
Steven Pepa, who admires Mohammed Asaria, believes matching investor migrants with private equity funds can make the latter more humane.
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LatAm Inquiries About Cayman Growing: 10 on the Weekend – Sue Nickason
As many continue to work remotely in 2021, Sue Nickason expects a rise in applications from those wanting to “live the dream” in Cayman Islands.
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Sec. Muscat Hopes for “Fair and Rational Approach From the Commission” on MEIN Policy
“There will be quarters with different motives where they feel the need to object [to the MEIN policy],” Secretary Muscat tells IMI.
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“Always Been a Bit of a News Junkie” – 10 on the Weekend: Jerry Morgan
“With nine hotels in […] development, we are keeping a close eye on the trends for the recovery,” writes Mercan Group’s Jerry Morgan.
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“It’s Time to Open the Borders”: 10 on the Weekend – Jeffrey Henseler
Jeffrey Henseler says he’s confident investment migration application volumes will soar once people are free to travel again.
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“We’ve Never Had So Many Inquiries”: 10 on the Weekend – Patricia Valadas Coriel
Patricia Valadas Coriel is surprised that citizens of the world’s most powerful nation have such a strong interest in relocating to Portugal.
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RCBI Market “Still at the Tip of the Iceberg”: 10 on the Weekend – Nirbhay Handa
“10 years ago,” writes Nirbhay Handa, “I had long hair, played in a band, and let’s just say I wasn’t making any great decisions.”
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“Investment Migration Under Threat in EU”: A Q&A on Infringement Procedures With Bruno L’ecuyer
IMC-boss Bruno L’ecuyer explains how infringement procedures work, how common they are, and what they will mean for Malta and Cyprus.
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Kochenov: Commission Would Likely Be “Humiliated” If CIP-Matter Goes to Court Over “Genuine Links”
MUST-READ: Prof Kochenov delivers a scathing rebuke of the Commission’s infringement action: “Unquestionably ultra vires and absolutely unacceptable.”
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“There Have Been Many Attempts to Eliminate [UK Tier 1] Route” – 10 on The Weekend: Farzin Yazdi
Farzin Yazdi is upset that “a few bad actors see migrants as naïve and an easy catch for a scam,” and admires the work of Bruno L’ecuyer’s IMC.
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“Suing The Govt. in Federal Court Was The Way to Get Things Done”: 10 on The Weekend – Matthew Galati
Matthew Galati, who got into the industry after processing his wife’s green card, credits Tom Rosenfeld with the overall success of EB-5.
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10 on The Weekend – Inês Azevedo: “Never Seen So Many Americans Desperate For a Plan B”
Inês Azevedo says that, because of shifting COVID-rules, “I sometimes feel that my clients are like Tom Hanks in the movie The Terminal.”
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10 on the Weekend – Laszlo Kiss: Your Biggest Business Concern? “Corruption.”
Laszlo Kiss helped his first CBI client get a passport in ’97 under Grenada’s old program. 23 years later, he aims to open a program himself.
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10 on the Weekend – Mohammed Asaria: “Many Doubted We Would Put a Single Brick in the Ground”
Mohammed Asaria: “We’re on our way to complete our hattrick while all of our peers are challenged to even complete one quality development.”
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10 On The Weekend – James Swenson: Compliance Becoming a “Box-Ticking” Exercise
“Without transparency […], external observers will continue to assume no serious due diligence is undertaken,” writes James Swenson.
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