Author: Siren Chen Group Head of Project Research and Development of Globevisa Group As the Special Administrative Region’s (SAR) Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr. Hui Ching-yu claimed in the Secretary’s Blog, “Since the launch of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) on 1 March, the Scheme
Author: Oxy Capital Portuguese Golden visa is not over…. Contrary to popular belief, the Golden Visa program in Portugal remains the most compelling option for EU Visa seekers. Renowned for its stability and investor-friendly environment, Portugal continues to lead as one of the top destinations for those seeking residency or citizenship
Authored by Patrick McCarthy – Director, Immigrant Investor Program at Sherbrooke Street Capital (SSC) Inc. On January 1, 2024, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et d’Intégration (MIFI) reopened the Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). The QIIP had been suspended since October 31, 2019, pending the introduction of new criteria.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was initially hailed as a transformative reform for the U.S. tax code, has not lived up to its promise of spurring investment, job creation, and economic growth. Instead, it has paved the way for widespread corporate tax avoidance, turning what were
In a stark reversal from previous years, foreign investment into China plummeted by 80 percent last year, marking the lowest level in three decades, according to multiple media reports. While the total stock of foreign investment in China remains substantial, the drastic year-on-year decline suggests a troubling shift that may
The American economy, significantly impacted by the pandemic, has struggled to recover lost profits and restore productivity across all sectors, particularly manufacturing. As the nation gradually recovers, rising inflation is again heightening consumer anxiety and dampening spending. Amid these economic challenges, programs like the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program are emerging
As attention focuses on the declining rates of foreign direct investment into China, a potentially more significant trend is emerging— the substantial increase in Chinese outward investment. In 2023, China’s outward direct investment in the Asia-Pacific region alone soared by 37%, reaching nearly US$20 billion. This growing trend of capital
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs have become a modern-day safeguard for investors, providing not only an insurance against geopolitical uncertainties but also enhanced global mobility. This form of investment is particularly appealing to those aiming for retirement in regions offering a high standard of living, tax benefits, and access to
In a significant policy shift, four Caribbean countries have decided to raise the minimum cost of their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs to at least US$200,000 starting June 30, effectively doubling the current rates in some cases. This move comes as a response to increasing pressures from the US and the European
Recent developments and reports suggest that Canada, once renowned for its high quality of life and welcoming immigration policies, is experiencing significant challenges that are affecting its global image and the satisfaction of its residents. A secret report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which came to light through
