by Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients, Henley & Partners At a time when the world is being disrupted by a crippling global pandemic, there are also many fascinating innovations. Unexpected surges in interest provoked by individuals feeling couped up and in…
Discover your new address with Realty Turkey
Born in Istanbul, Sami Ghazagh has long been in the real estate, property management, and citizenship consultancy business. As managing director of Realty Turkey, working with thousands of global investors around the world, Sami is focused on providing the best consultancy service for…
The Caribbean leads the way for CBI industry
by CS Global Partners Undoubtedly, 2020 has been a challenging year for most industries, and the Citizenship by Investment industry was no different. With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering global lockdowns and other travel restrictions, life as we knew it had come to a…
Why Grenada should be your Caribbean destination of choice
Sabrita Khan-Ramdhani, CEO and Managing Director of Orion Corporate Solutions Inc. answers the question “Why Grenada?”. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Grenada programme and work of the Grenadian Citizenship by Investment Unit? I would say that Covid-19 has generally had a…
Dominica widens ‘dependant’ clause under its CBI programme
The Commonwealth of Dominica announced notable changes to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme last month. Published in the country’s Official Gazette on July 29, 2020, the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 widen the scope of eligible ‘dependants’ and post-citizenship additions. Siblings aged 25 or…
India becomes the largest EB-5 market in FY2019
It was revealed in February 2019, that India’s economy has become the 5th largest in the world, with a GDP of $2.94 trillion, thus overtaking the likes of France and the UK. This was also reflected in IIUSA’s report on FY2019 Q1…
Britain upholds their commitment to BN(O)s in Hong Kong, and has confirmed an extension of residence rights in the UK
After China’s imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong, the UK confirmed that new arrangements will be put in place for British Nationals (Overseas). The new arrangements will be put into practice within the coming months, meaning that BN(O)s from…
Saint Lucia announces half-price COVID-19 Relief Bond
To signify that Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme is still open for business, and in order to attract foreign investors through to the end of 2020, the Government has introduced some significant changes to the programme. Nestor Alfred, head of the CIU, and Prime Minister…
Antigua changes to CIP legislation
Antigua and Barbuda are deciding to change their Citizenship by Investment Program in a bid to get more applications and in turn have an increase in revenue. One change is an increase in commission to investors. This change is expected to happen in…
Singapore’s Global Investment Program Amendments
The Singapore Government is expanding its Global Visa Scheme in order to gain more investors. This change will be coming into effect from 1st March 2020. The Golden Visa Scheme or Global Investor Program offers permanent resident to foreign investors who invest at…