In a landmark decision delivered on 29th April 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Malta’s citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programme, commonly known as the “golden passport” scheme, is incompatible with European Union (EU) law. The Court’s judgement represents a significant shift…
Golden Foundations: How the UAE is Redefining Residency Through Real Estate
There was a time when residency-by-investment meant a quiet retreat on a distant island or a home in Europe’s sun-drenched suburbs. But the global narrative has shifted—and today, it leads straight to the desert skylines of the United Arab Emirates. In just over…
From Tariffs to Transition: Why Global Investors Are Reassessing Risk Through Residency
In April 2025, the United States introduced a sweeping tariff regime that reignited global concern over trade instability and economic fragmentation. Triggered under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), these new tariffs imposed a universal 10% duty on all imports, with country-specific…
A Resounding Success: The 18th GIIS – IRES Delhi 2025 Sets a New Benchmark in Global Investment Forums
The 18th edition of the Global Investment Immigration Summit & International Real Estate Summit (GIIS – IRES), held on April 12, 2025, in New Delhi, brought together an exceptional gathering of global minds, industry leaders, and forward-looking investors—all under one roof. The summit…
Uniting Industry Leaders: ICIB and IBSEA Partner with BLS Global for 18th GIIS – IRES 2025
BLS Global is proud to announce a powerful collaboration for the upcoming 18th Global Investment Immigration Summit – International Real Estate & Services (GIIS – IRES) in New Delhi on 12th April 2025. Two leading trade associations, Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB)…