What The Ideal Citizenship by Investment Program Might Look Like
Anatoliy Lyetayev construes his idea of the ideal CIP by “shopping around” for the most successful elements of existing ones.
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Singled-Out: CIPs Are Leaving Money on the Table by Not Targeting Applicants Without Families
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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From Flag Theory to Flag Practice: Time to Execute That Plan B
Anatoliy Letaev: Now is the time to talk to your clients about a Flag Theory-based Plan B and how to find freedom in an unfree world.
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Flawed RCBI Due Diligence: An Indictment of Due Diligence, Not of RCBI
Roderick Cutajar asks: International banks are used for money laundering. Will the European Commission demand a “phase-out” of banking?
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Nestor Alfred: How We Attract Record Application Numbers During a Global Pandemic
“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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Six Signs an Investment Migration Program’s Due Diligence Process is Not Good Enough
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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The 4 Things RCBI Firms Must Do to Keep Their Agents Happy
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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Cyprus’ Citizenship Program Risks Falling Victim to Geopolitics
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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Why Malta’s IIP and RVP Should Allow Participants to Own Investments Indirectly, Through Trusts or Foundations
Why deny MRVP/MIIP investors the possibility of segregating their investment migration assets, ask Davinia Cutajar and Charlotte Attard.
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Slaves, Sugar, and Citizenship by Investment – A Brief History of Caribbean Economics
Edwin Morgan argues that citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean were an indirect result of European colonialism centuries prior.
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Citizenship by Investment And The Right to Be Unremarkable
In travel, being invisible is the goal. Using personal anecdotes, Kenneth Green explains the CBI industry’s role in making that possible.
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Australian COVID-19 Travel Restrictions: Art. 13 of Human Rights Declaration Suspended?
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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Four Unsung Investment Migration Markets That Deserve Your Attention
Christopher Clowes explores the potential of four fast-growing investment migration markets that don’t get enough attention.
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Acquiring Excellence: Price Dilution Among CIPs Will Not Boost Capital Flows
Price cuts will not work for CIPs, writes Mohammed Asaria. Maintaining brand value and prosecuting miscreants will.
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The Multiple Trials Awaiting the Caribbean After 2020 And What They Mean for CBI
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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Investor Migrants Look at Healthcare When Deciding Where to Ride Out The Next Crisis
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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Which Caribbean CIP Will Be First to Recognize Same-Sex Spouses?
“The first Caribbean CIP to move on this is going to gain a significant competitive advantage,” writes Andre Bothma.
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Why I’m Doubling Down on Portugal’s Golden Visa After the Pandemic
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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Citizenship Through Impact – Refocusing CBI to Maximize Development
“Too few private initiatives have had a meaningful impact on the Caribbean economies,” writes Mohammed Asaria. “Time for a different approach.”
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The Pandemic’s Five Silver Linings for the EB-5 Program
Available EB-5 visas in 2021 will most likely be much higher than it has ever been in the past, writes Marko Issever.
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