Author: darioa

Invest Globally, Live Freely with Beyond Global Partners

An article written by Hakan Cortelek, Chairman of Beyond Global Partners for the IM Yearbook 2025. Beyond Global Partners stands at the forefront of the global investment migration industry, empowering high-net-worth individuals to explore new residency and citizenship opportunities through strategic investment pathways. With an extensive network and a deep commitment to investor success, the […]

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IMC’s Communities of Practice

An article written by Lisa Chanesman, Chairperson of the IM Community of Practice for the IM Yearbook 2025. With approval and encouragement from the Investment Migration Council Board of Governors, the IMC Secretariat is embarking on an innovative and bold strategy aimed at enhancing its global outreach. It is fostering improved exchanges with its current […]

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IMC Due Diligence Debut: Strengthening Trust and Transparency in Investment Migration

An article written by Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger and Dario Aquilina, Head of Business and Digital Services at the Investment Migration Council for the IM Yearbook 2025. The Investment Migration Council (IMC) has taken a bold and visionary step in launching its Due Diligence service aptly named the IM Intelligence Hub (IMIH), addressing the […]

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IIUSA’s Advisory Committee Bill

This article was originally printed in the IIUSA Regional Center Business Journal’s November 2024 edition, written by George McElwee, founding member and managing partner of Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP) and Aaron Grau, Founder of Grau & Associates, LLC. IIUSA has long wanted to establish better communications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). […]

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How Investment Funds align with Portugal’s Golden Visa Requirements

An article written by Kristina Lapshina, Business Development Director at Quadrantis Capital for the IM Yearbook 2025. Kristina Lapshina, Business Development Director at Quadrantis Capital, delves into the strategic investment opportunities available for international investors aiming to secure Portugal’s coveted Golden Visa. What are the types of investment funds Quadrantis Capital currently promotes for the […]

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Global Vision, Local Impact

An article written by Mehdi Kadiri, Vice President at Mercan for the IM Yearbook 2025. Born to a diplomat father, Executive Vice President at Mercan, Mehdi Kadiri grew up moving to a new country every four years, gaining a deep understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives. Mr Kadiri’s global upbringing, combined with professional experience across […]

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Global Passports, Local Benefits

An article written by Afi Ventour, Managing Partner of Afi Ventour & Co., and CEO of Global Services Inc., for the IM Yearbook 2025. In the interview below, Managing Partner of Afi Ventour & Co., and CEO of Global Services Inc., Afi Ventour focuses on why Investment Migration is a streamlined approach to achieving citizenship […]

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Four Decades of Business Evolution

An article written by Mark Laferla Jr, Joint Managing Director of Laferla Insurance Group for the IM Yearbook 2025. As Laferla Insurance Group celebrates its 40th anniversary, Joint Managing Director Mark Laferla Jr. speaks about how the company has grown ove the years, and its foray into the investment migration industry. Laferla started out as […]

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Cross border collaboration: The future for CBI and RBI programmes

An article written by Charmaine Quinland-Donovan, CEO at Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit for the IM Yearbook 2025. Recent decisions taken by the Citizenship by Investment Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean, namely Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and St. Lucia, are a testament to the importance of collaboration to secure the […]

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