Analysis of programme structure, policy movement, market signals, and the practical questions behind citizenship and residency decisions.
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Imagine paying USD 230,000 for a Caribbean passport. A year later the EU removes Schengen visa-free access. You still have the citizenship, but the main reason you paid is gone, and the money is gone forever.Donation-based programmes leave you with zero recovery. Real estate at least leaves you with an asset you can sell.Would you still pay USD 230,000 for 125 destinations instead of 154?
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Italy’s proposed 2027 exit tax could impose a 26% levy on unrealised capital gains when individuals relocate abroad. Yet wealthy residents benefiting from Italy’s flat tax regime may remain largely protected. Marco Mesina of JURIS Italy examines who could be affected, the potential risks and why careful tax planning matters ahead of the final legislation.
Gold has experienced a turbulent 2026, surging above $5,500 before falling below $4,000 and staging a fresh recovery. With central banks and ETFs supporting demand, rising yields, currency movements and weakening consumer purchases continue to challenge the rally. Giancarlo Prisco examines the forces shaping gold prices, the risks investors should monitor and whether the latest rebound signals a sustainable recovery or another period of volatility.
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The 2026 🇺🇸 U.S. elections are reshaping the technology market. While Wall Street rewards major tech companies with established infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturers and data center developers face growing pressure. Amid tighter regulations, billions in AI investments, and rising financial risks, one crucial question emerges: who will successfully turn the AI boom into sustainable profits?
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As France debates new wealth taxes ahead of 2027, international investors are reassessing their options. From Monaco and Switzerland to Cyprus, Spain, Gibraltar and San Marino, discover alternative tax residency strategies, potential benefits and the risks of relocating abroad.
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Dua Lipa reportedly considering Milan, Italy's €300,000 Flat Tax, and a proposed 26% Exit Tax. But could Cyprus offer a smarter alternative? With its 60-day tax residency rule, Non-Dom benefits and international wealth planning opportunities, we explore why tax flexibility matters as much as tax savings.
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Nel pieno della rivoluzione dell’intelligenza artificiale, mentre Stati Uniti e Asia competono per attrarre capitali, imprese e innovazione, in Europa si continua a discutere di nuove forme di tassazione. Ma quale messaggio stiamo inviando agli imprenditori e agli investitori internazionali?
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From 1 to 4 November 2026, Antigua and Barbuda hosts the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting under the theme Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.The timing is critical: the country faces EU pressure to end its Citizenship by Investment programme by 2028, while Prime Minister Browne has proposed a transition until 2030. Antigua’s response is due by 12 November.Success will depend on turning this visibility into real investment and a stronger economic position.
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Antigua and Barbuda has proposed a conditional closure of its Citizenship by Investment Programme by 2030 as the EU threatens Schengen visa-free access. With over US$518 million generated since 2013 and 30 approved real estate projects, could the economic consequences of closure outweigh the benefits of retaining access to Europe?
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