“With the rapid expansion of available CBI programmes, some of which are still in their infancy, the CBI Index is an essential resource for those looking for comprehensive and impartial information on the relative merits of each in order to make an informed decision for themselves and their families.”
“With the rapid expansion of available CBI programmes, some of which are still in their infancy, the CBI Index is an essential resource for those looking for comprehensive and impartial information on the relative merits of each in order to make an informed decision for themselves and their families.”
The ‘Caribbean Five’ has agreed to the implementation of Six Principles to safeguard and regulate their CBI programmes.
The CBI industry is undergoing a metamorphosis, and must look to the younger generations and their digital-first view of the world of work.
By: Caroline Halton, foresight practitioner and communications specialist
A fast-changing regulatory backdrop has seen the levels of compliance and due diligence in countries offering citizenship by investment schemes strengthened.
A group of industry experts discuss the importance of stringent checks in protecting not only CBI jusrisdictions’ reputations, but their citizens’ safety too.
Operational Programmes – Not all countries have operational CBI programmes, despite sharing some characteristics with those that do.
Having lost mobility during the health crisis, wealthy individuals are showing increased interest in citizenship by investment schemes, though the programmes remain controversial.
CBI and cryptocurrency already have a storied history, but with the rise of decentralised finance, perhaps now is the time for jurisdictions to reconsider their stance on this new method of payment.
Responsibility: Governments that fail to take background checks seriously risk a premature end to their citizenship by investment programmes.
Nomad Visas: CBI jurisdictions stand to benefit from the new work-from-home normal, and from the employees who want to trade in office life for a chance to work overseas.
With citizenship by investment schemes more popular than ever, countries offering these programmes are pulling together to help improve the industry’s image.
What is citizenship? There is a misconception that citizenship by investment is the same as buying a new passport.
New to 2020, the Family Pillar asks which citizenship by investment programmes offer the greatest opportunities for families that wish to stay together during the process.
Case study – Translating a person’s name incorrectly can circumvent lax due diligence systems, but multilingual due diligence can help mitigate this risk.
With its widespread lockdowns and travel bans, 2020 has ushered in unprecedented economic downturns and uncertainty.
