Emerging markets hold significant potential for new citizenship and residency pathways, as countries seek to attract investment and entrepreneurial talent, says Michael Waechter, Director of Abode Options. The UAE has transformed into a financial hub for the Middle East and Central Asia, drawing expatriates in droves in the process. In fact, expats have been pivotal […]
Investment migration has been put on the fast-track for reinvention, propelled in no small part by the increased pressure of international bodies to reform many of its practices. Bruno L’ecuyer, CEO & Co-Founder of the Investment Migration Council In 2023, investment migration found itself at a crossroads, teetering on the precipice of profound transformation. Last […]
Lee Y. Li, Director of Policy Research and Data Analytics at Invest in the USA (IIUSA), delves into the statistics. In March 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed in the US Congress and subsequently signed into law by President Biden. Several months later, in July 2022, the US Citizenship and Immigration […]
The IMC has overhauled its corporate membership structure and introduced new Business membership tiers. The IM Yearbook sat down with Jacqueline Gauci, Head of Membership Services at the IMC, to discuss the changes. Can you explain the rationale behind introducing new IMC membership tiers? What were the key factors and insights that led to this […]
While the termination of Portugal’s real estate investment option may have disappointed some investors, the country’s residency pathway remains open for those willing to explore alternative options, says Jerome Morgan, Founder, President & CEO of the Mercan Group. Could you provide a brief overview of Mercan Properties? What would you highlight as your most important […]
Stefan Pacher from Austrian law firm Wolf Theiss contends that Austria’s merit-based pathway to citizenship stands as a genuine alternative to citizenship by investment. Austria, distinct from traditional citizenship-by-investment pathways, offers a merit-based route to citizenship through exceptional achievements. Governed by the Austrian Citizenship Act (Staatsbürgerschaftsgesetz), this pathway establishes unique conditions for individuals to acquire […]
The Residency Malta Agency, led by CEO Jonathan Cardona, outlines the key benefits Malta offers for families, digital nomads, as well as start-up founders. The world is witnessing a significant surge in global migration, with high- net-worth individuals from countries facing economic challenges seeking alternative jurisdictions to safeguard their future. The value of freedom of […]
Exiger’s Karen Kelly believes investment migration programmes must seek partners, not mere service providers, to navigate the ever evolving due diligence landscape. When Karen Kelly began her journey at IPSA International in 2008, the field of investment migration was on the brink of significant expansion. While IPSA initially had a broader focus, working for corporations […]
After a long period of relative calm, the oldest conflict in the Middle East surged back into prominence. The IM Yearbook asked what impact the Israel- Hamas conflict has on investment migration. In 2023, the Israel-Hamas conflict reverberated across the Middle East. Despite the grim toll of lives lost, some commentators argue that this moment […]
Dr Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, offers insights into the present landscape of investment migration, and discusses the evolving trends and strategies that will define the path forward. As investment migration pathways continue to rapidly evolve, could you share with us the top three trends that have significantly impacted the industry over the […]
