Video briefings

Living in the Caribbean can provide a tax‑efficient base for individuals and businesses, thanks to several jurisdictions that either levy no direct taxes or offer streamlined residency and…

The discussion clarifies how various residency‑by‑investment programs affect Schengen‑area travel, and why the practical reality can differ from the theoretical rules. Golden‑visa schemes and Schengen access Portugal example…

The “global reset” refers to a wave of policy shifts—higher taxes, stricter asset‑reporting rules, and new wealth‑tax initiatives—being pursued by many western governments. As these measures gain traction,…

Citizenship-by-investment programs have a long history, starting with Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1984, and have been used by both small countries and major developed nations to attract…

Kenya’s equity market offers a mix of rapid infrastructure development, a vibrant entrepreneurial climate, and significant macro‑economic headwinds that investors must weigh carefully. Kenya’s macro landscape Debt burden…

The United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, combine many of the conveniences and consumer‑driven comforts familiar to North‑American residents with a distinct set of cultural and environmental…

The Biden administration is moving to raise the long‑term capital‑gains tax rate for high‑income earners. The proposal would align the capital‑gains rate with the top ordinary‑income tax bracket,…

Holding large balances in a single currency is becoming less attractive as financial services adjust to persistent negative interest rates. Wise (formerly TransferWise) recently announced that accounts holding…

Buying office space in emerging markets can serve as a multi‑purpose asset‑diversification strategy for growing businesses. By acquiring property in city‑center locations where prices have recently softened, entrepreneurs…

UAE free zones are a popular vehicle for establishing a business in the United Arab Emirates, offering a range of licensing options and relatively straightforward incorporation compared with…