Category: Articles

Unveiling Grenada’s Global Citizenship Oasis: The Synergy of Luxury, Sustainability, and Progress

Galli Khurelee, Vice President of Global Markets at Hengsheng Group, shares insights about the Grenada National Resort and the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. In the ever-evolving landscape of global citizenship, Grenada stands out as a hidden gem, a destination brimming with untapped potential. In comparison to its Caribbean neighbours, Grenada retains vast opportunities […]

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Unlocking Prosperity: Why Behavioural Sciences Matter in Investment Migration

Sibylla Verdi and Davide Petroni explore the profound impact of trust, immigration, and behavioural insights on economic prosperity. The field of Behavioural Sciences has made significant progress over the years and has offered important insights into our understanding of human behaviour. This discipline focuses on the scientific study of human behaviour, emotions, and cognitive processes, […]

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The Quest for Certainty and Stability

The IM Yearbook sat down with Ron Klasko to explore the impact of policy changes on investor sentiment in the EB-5 industry and beyond. The EB-5 programme has undergone significant changes in 2022. How is the programme doing now? It is currently benefiting from pent- up demand after a period of limited progress spanning several […]

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The Mindset of an Investor

Investors are at the heart of investment migration. Entrepreneur Dariush Soudi examines the mindset that drives investors and sets them up for long-term financial success. Investing is a sophisticated financial technique thousands of successful entrepreneurs use for wealth accumulation. However, it’s more than a series of financial transactions; it represents a strategic approach to freedom. […]

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The FATF/OECD Report on Investment Migration: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

In November 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) released a joint report on investment migration. Dive into the IM Yearbook’s breakdown of its key takeaways, exploring the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Investment migration is no stranger to outside scrutiny. From the International […]

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Rising Opportunities in Emerging Markets

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 […]

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Reimagining Investment Migration: Redefining Narratives and Remodelling Pathways

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 […]

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One Year After the Enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act: What is the Data Showing Us about the New Era of EB-5?

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 […]

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