Quilter’s DFM closes Tier 1 investment offering to new clients
The discretionary fund manager will continue to offer the service to existing customers
Visa
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Same-sex couples win Hong Kong equal visa rights
Government reform means same sex couples are now eligible to apply for spousal visas
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Retirement visa unveiled by UAE Government
Expats aged over 55 with property, savings or a good income can stay
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UK lays out fresh welcome mat for international wealthy
Rich individuals looking to move to the UK are to be offered the chance to take part in a “revolutionary” streamlined immigration process.
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Global uncertainty outweighs Brexit for wealthy
A 46% increase in investor visas last year strongly suggests that Brexit has not put the wealthy off moving to the UK.
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LGBT victory in Hong Kong expat visa court ruling
A landmark court case means that same sex couples in civil partnerships will be eligible for spousal visas in Hong Kong.
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UAE overhauls visa rules for residents and visitors
The UAE government has announced changes to its visa requirements which should make life easier for expats.
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Bahrain follows UAE with long-term investor visas
Bahrain’s government has announced it is working on a law that will allow foreigners to obtain 10 year “self-sponsored” visas, in an attempt to boost the jurisdiction’s position as a foreign investment destination.
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Where next for Roman Abramovich’s UK visa?
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s visa problems have highlighted the tougher regime around UK investment visas.
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Sweeping changes announced to UAE visa system
United Arab Emirates (UAE) lawmakers have approved a long-term visa for international investors and talented professionals and are set to introduce a law that will allow foreigners to own companies outright in the Gulf state.
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China opens door for top foreign talent
High-end and high-earning international talent will be able to secure a 10-year visa within days after China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs expanded the scope of its visa system to lure overseas workers.
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Saudi expat employment visas slashed
Expats working in Saudi Arabia will now only be able to apply for one-year employment visas after the Ministry of Labor and Social Development cut the duration in half.