Podcast Episodes

Caribbean States to Enact CBI Regional Regulator in September

Patrick Peters and Kevin Hosam see ECCIRA boosting credibility but warn delays loom if five parliaments don’t ratify in September.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan to Hike Business Manager Visa Threshold Sixfold Amid Abuse Allegations

Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulen…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Attracts 1,300 Approvals and US$200 Million in Under a Year

Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Portugal’s Constitutional Court Upholds Preferential Treatment for Golden Visa Investors

President Rebelo de Sousa vetoed Portugal’s immigration law after court ruled it violated family reunification rights.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

“Massive Mess Up”: Nearly 4,000 Wealthy Directors Leave UK as Labour Upends Tax Policy

Marco Mesina warns the exodus could worsen, while Jimmy Sexton says that even wealthy shoppers now avoid the UK market, including Brits.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nauru Approves First CIP Application, 20 More in Pipeline

Nauru CIU CEO Edward Clark confirmed that 20 applications are already in the pipeline, while agents have 20 more approaching submission.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

This Week in IM - Aug 14: 🌴 Carib5 Enact Regional Accord, 🇬🇧 IMI Pros Roast Tax Policy, 🇳🇷 Approves 1st CIP Application, ++

🌴 Insiders Examine Carib5 Residency Impact
🇺🇸 Court Eases EB-5 Timeline
🇯🇵 to Raise Business Visa Investment Req 6x
🇲🇾 Revamped MM2H Attracts US$200M
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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Targets CBI Nation Citizens With New $15k US Tourist Visa Bond Program

Citizens of citizenship by investment countries may soon need to post up to $15,000 in bonds to obtain a US tourist visa.

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

São Tomé and Príncipe Launches US$90k Citizenship by Investment Program

São Tomé’s Dubai-based CIU will process applications in six weeks via a public-private model, offering agents US$20k commission.

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

$500k Threshold “Fair and Competitive”: Specialists on How They Would Design Argentina’s CBI Program

As Argentina’s category-defining CBI program takes shape, three industry experts weigh in on how to design it for maximum impact and benefit.

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6 months, 3 weeks ago