Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme to End
The Decision in which the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme finds its basis implements both a volume and time limit on the Programme. When the Decision entered into effect on 1 January 2019, the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme entered the market capped at 2,000 applications and subject to a three-year time limit. At its […]
North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Programme to Start Soon
The country will therefore position itself as Europe’s latest to implement an economic citizenship programme but will keep it capped at 1,000 applications. About North Macedonia Officially known as the Republic of North Macedonia, the country is located in the south-central Balkans. It is bordered to the north by Kosovo and Serbia, to the east by Bulgaria, south by Greece, and the west by Albania. North […]
What is Impact Investing?
Impact investing refers to any investment into companies, organisations and funds that generates positive and measurable social or environmental impact and amasses financial returns for the investor. Investments are usually made into sectors that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include renewable energy, agriculture and affordable and accessible education, housing, and […]
Ireland Extends Travel Ban for South Africans ‘Indefinitely’
Ireland’s Minister of Justice, Helen McEntee, said that the ban would be extended “until it is no longer needed for public health reasons”. She revealed that the decision – which was initially supposed to continue until March 5th – was made following advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team. McEntee said she decided to […]
China Launches Digital Vaccine Passport
With inoculation programmes underway across the globe, the possibility of a vaccine passport has moved from debate to reality. Israel and Bahrain became the first countries in the world to implement a digital health certificate for the purpose of travel. Now China, the world’s second-largest economy, has launched a similar initiative for its 1.3 billion […]
The Women Shaping the Future of the Immigration Industry
This week the world celebrated International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” While women and girls’ tremendous efforts worldwide help shape a more equal future and recovery from the pandemic, it also highlights the gaps that remain. Traditionally, the immigration investment industry has […]
The Future of Cryptocurrency in the Citizenship by Investment Industry
Cryptocurrency is a decentralised digital asset that uses cryptography, a method of protecting information and communications through codes to secure and verify assets. You might be more familiar with Bitcoin, the world’s first type of cryptocurrency introduced in 2008 during the global financial crisis. For some time now, the idea of cryptocurrency has polarised experts. […]
Four Investments Options that High Net-Worth Individuals Should Be Thinking About
Last year, as the world came to a halt due to the unprecedented pandemic, achieving wealth diversification became a much more challenging feat than many were used to. However, despite the obstacles, the number of high net-worth individuals globally rose by 2.4 percent in 2020, most notably in regions like North America and Europe. With […]
What is a Vaccine Passport and How Will They Work?
The race is on to create a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and it is becoming clear that international travellers will require some documentation to show proof of vaccination. In theory, vaccinated individuals carrying a health pass or vaccine certificate could bypass having to go into quarantine, showing a negative PCR test or filling out passenger location […]
A US$2.5m investment can get you long term residency in Bermuda
Bermuda’s Minister of Labour, Jason Hayward, has unveiled a new Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) policy, which came into force on 1 March 2021. Many countries that are dealing with growing national debt due to the pandemic are opening doors to foreign investors with time-limited work from abroad policies. Bermuda, however, is offering foreigners who meet specific eligibility requirements […]
