Inside world’s financial underbelly, with warnings on Bitcoin, ICOs and Malta
Alec was treated to a world of new insights on society’s dodgy operators at Offshore Alert editor David Marchant’s annual London conference.
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Need a second passport? 7 of the most popular investment visa destinations
There are a number of countries that offer a path to permanent residency through investment, and the lessor known option is the EB-5 Visa in the United States.
Where world’s super rich are migrating – hint: SA doesn’t feature well
Because of oversized tax contributions the super rich are a prime target for most countries. Knight Frank says they tend to migrate to places which offer “a fiscal and political safe haven”.
World’s 20 must-go holiday destinations for 2017: Cape Town cracks the list
Bloomberg’s list of 20 must-go places for the New Year, an eclectic combination of 15 countries (three in Africa) and five cities, including Cape Town.
Post-Brexit win: Brait seeks London listing, new funding
Brait, the South African investment company that owns UK chains Virgin Active and New Look, plans to trade its shares on the LSE and will consider selling new equity to fund future deals.
How to get a second passport: “Citizenship by investment” is booming
Second passports have always been in demand by those living in turbulent geographies. They offer a convenient alternative should circumstances deteriorate to the point where relocation becomes the best option.
World’s best residence and citizenship programmes – Malta and Portugal are top
Henley & Partners have compiled a report which analyses and benchmarks the world’s best residence & citizenship-by-investment programmes through which a second passport or residence status can be secured.
What happens to children of mankind’s greatest minds?
Alec Hogg wonders what being raised by one of the world’s great thinkers must have been like, and if these children have an advantage over the rest of mankind?
Looking for EU citizenship – Invest in Malta
Malta introduced the Individual Investor Programme less than 18 months ago, and decided to limit the programme to only 1,800 main applicants.
Morning sickness heralds second child for British Royals
Kate, duchess of Cambridge, and her husband, Prince William, are expecting their second child, a spokesman said Monday, adding that as with her first pregnancy, she is being treated for acute morning sickness. “Their royal highnesses the duke and duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the duchess of Cambridge is expecting their … Read more