U.S. Proposes New Regulations to Restrict Foreign Access to Sensitive Data” In a significant move aimed at enhancing national security, the U.S. government, led by President Biden, has initiated steps to
Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Proposes Lowering Investment Threshold to Attract Mainland Traders” The head of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Tim Lui, has proposed significant adjustments to the Stock Connect
Federal Gift and Estate Tax Rules Adjusted for 2024, Offering New Opportunities for Tax Efficiency” The new year ushers in significant adjustments to the federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax rules, reflecting inflation
Henley & Partners Unveils the Henley Opportunity Index: Evaluating Education and Investment Migration” Henley & Partners has introduced a novel benchmarking tool called the Henley Opportunity Index in their inaugural Henley Education Report,
Portugal’s President Approves Revised Nationality Law for Sephardic Jews Constitutional Approval of Changes to Nationality Law The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has officially promulgated the Nationality
Navigating the Implications of the OECD’s Global Tax System on American Businesses In a significant global development, nearly 140 countries, including the Biden administration, are supporting a new tax framework developed by
Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone Advances Cross-Border Data Transfer Recent developments in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone indicate a shift towards facilitating cross-border data transfers, a move expected
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones: A Magnet for Foreign Investment Bamanga Usman Jada, the managing director of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), recently emphasized the role of
Equity Market Outlook for 2024: Navigating Opportunities Amid Volatility Investors reflecting on the outlook for equities in 2024 must first consider the events of the previous year. The equity
Expansion of GCC Residency and Citizenship Programs: A Drive for Economic Diversification and Growth The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are increasingly implementing residency through investment programs, aiming to attract foreign investment and entrepreneurs.