Citizenship investment has never been a more important consideration for global investors given current global headwinds. These are challenging times and the chance to access greater mobility, opportunity, stability, security and a higher quality of life is alluring indeed. One can see why the industry is rich with activity There are many jurisdictions vying for supremacy in the field. We see Antigua & Barbuda as leading the way in the Caribbean, with Ecuador, Malta and Turkey offering especially innovative variations on the traditional CIP approach. St. John’s, Antigua port and skyline at twilight. These countries offer the wise globally-minded citizen…
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Dubai Emerges as a Leading Global Hub
A report titled ‘The Future of Financial Services Talent’ (‘The Report’) issued today by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, in collaboration with London Stock Exchange Group, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data, reaffirms Dubai’s emergence as a leading global hub for talent attraction. …
India: The Next Smartphone Export Powerhouse
The smartphone manufacturing industry has been growing steadily in India for many years. Originally, the focus was on producing units for the local market, but in the recent past, India has become a significant exporter of smartphones as well. This position is only set to become stronger, supported by the government’s “Make in India” drive, which seeks to encourage local production across various sectors. In fact, according to research by techARC, 2020 could see Indian mobile phone exports cross the USD 1.5 billion threshold for first time, with 98% being smartphones. Currently, India exports smartphones to 24 countries,…
Hessen 2024: Poised for Prosperity
Hessen is gearing up for an economic upturn in 2024, with expectations to surpass the national growth average significantly. A recent forecast from Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen projects a robust 1.5% increase in the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), signaling a year of prosperity and expansion for the region. This anticipated growth underpins the resilience and dynamism of Hessen’s economy, even in the face of global economic uncertainties. In the preceding months, Hessen has already demonstrated economic prowess, eclipsing national performance metrics. The financial sector, invigorated by a favorable interest rate environment, stands as a cornerstone of this economic upswing. Moreover, the…