Podcast Episodes

The 10 Countries That Still Tax Wealth: Rates, Rules, and Who Pays

Only a handful of countries still tax net wealth directly, but the details vary wildly. A guide to who pays, how much, and what counts.

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14 Countries Want to Sell You Citizenship: But When?

IMI has reviewed every government gazette, parliamentary record, and official tender from the last six years to compile the world's only comprehensiv…

2 months, 1 week ago

Guide to $5 Million Golden Visas: Are They Worth It?

Singapore. Hong Kong. USA. These golden visa price tags alone won't tell you if they're worth it. In this video, we break down the investment returns…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

This Week in IM - Feb 19: 🇳🇱 to Tax Unrealized Gains, 🇻🇨 CBI Compared to “Cocaine”, 🇦🇫 Taliban Wants Investors, ++

🇳🇿 AIP Visa Records Rapid Surge
🇦🇬 PM Claps Back at EU
🌐 Flag Theory 1.0 is Dead, Long Live 2.0
🇲🇾 MM2H Closes in on $1 Billion
🇻🇨 CBI Compared to “Cocai…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

“Wealthy People Want to Come Here”: New Zealand AIP Visa Pulls NZ$3.39 Billion in Ten Months

The April 2025 overhaul that slashed the minimum from NZ$15 million to NZ$5 million has produced a 48-fold increase in committed investment over the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe's First Unrealized Gains Tax Just Passed

The Netherlands just passed a 36% tax on unrealized gains from crypto, stocks, bonds, and ETFs, meaning Dutch residents will owe tax on paper profits…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyprus Court Acquits Former Parliament President and MP in Golden Passport Trial

Prosecutors never summoned key witnesses in the highest-profile case from the Al Jazeera scandal; the attorney general now signals an appeal.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

“Our Citizenship Is Far More Difficult to Obtain Than an EU Visa”: Antigua PM at EU Parliamentary Assembly

Browne uses inaugural Caribbean-EU forum to argue CBI vetting exceeds European standards; calls for engagement over coercion as Brussels and Washingt…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why These 4 South American Passports Are Unbeatable

Most people building a global mobility portfolio have never heard of the settlement bloc that covers 18 million km, spans 9 countries, and offers cit…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Program Approaches $1 Billion in Inflows

MM2H approved 9,511 participants in 18 months after managing just 1,900 in the three years prior; 2,637 property transactions remain pending.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago