On the 19th August 2021, Business Day hosted a webinar titled – Why South Africans look to offshore investments to diversify wealth in uncertain times.
Panel members:
• Les Khan – CEO of Citizenship by Investment Unit, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
• Micha Emmett – CEO of CS Global Partners
• Maarten Ackerman – Advisory partner and Chief Economist of Citadel
The global crisis has made many people nervous about investing in the stock market, and even more nervous about keeping their savings in a bank account where they lose value every year due to inflation.
Many South African investors have turned to offshore investments as a way of protecting themselves from these risks. St Kitts and Nevis is one of the best options for this kind of investment because it offers both citizenship with visa-free travel to over 150 countries around the world, and diversification opportunity for your portfolio.
By the end of today’s webinar, you will learn…
– Why dual citizenship IS an essential feature of a diversified investor profile in 2021;
– Why South Africans really need a plan B / insurance policy for their future;
– How acquiring dual citizenship can greatly increase your global mobility;
– Why the Kitts and Nevis is the leader in the golden visa / citizenship industry;
– How the Sustainable Growth Fund can be the most secure route to citizenship;
– How to apply and ensure all requirements are met
St Kitts and Nevis has helped thousands of people achieve their dreams with their programme, so let’s find out more about this opportunity.
00:00 Intro
4:04 Why is it important for South Africans to diversify wealth particularly offshore?
5:36 To what extent have you seen a demand for second residency and citizenship programmes rise as a backup plan?
6:50 Tell us more about the St Kitts and Nevis programme and why it is relevant to South African investors?
8:41 What is the difference between a citizenship by investment programme and a residency by investment programme?
10:20 What is the Sustainable Growth Fund investment option for the St Kitts and Nevis programme?
13:25 What is the due diligence process for this programme?
16:50 How easy has it been to apply for citizenship via this route?
18:36 Does the St Kitts and Nevis investment opportunity correlate with the trends that you are seeing amongst South African investors investing offshore?
20:25 How much security does an investment migration programme provide?
22:16 How has the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit evolved?
24:46 What are the biggest challenges and hurdles that need to be cleared when going down this path?
26:00 Is this a system that is right for fraud?
28:06 In terms of regulatory parameters for this investment opportunity, are they any concerns for Governments becoming more strict ?
31:07 Why do South African need a second citizenship?
32:44 How does the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment programme maintain its status?
33:49 Where do South Africans tend to gravitate for offshore investment in terms of region and type of investment?
35:49 What is it about global mobility that buys you into the programme beyond the Caribbean platform?
36:46 Are you a Citizen of the World?
38:06 What does a global citizen mean to you?
38:37 What are your final thoughts on the kind of shifts we will be seeing in investor mindset on this concept and how relative it is in terms of security and insurance?
39:37 Closing statements
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CS Global Partners was established in London in 2012 by Micha-Rose Emmett, a South African dual-qualified lawyer with unrivalled acumen and experience in the investment immigration industry.
Headquartered in the heart of London, with offices across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, CS Global Partners comprises of a passionate team of reputable specialists and lawyers. Our law specialists provide expert advice to investors looking to apply for second citizenship or residency and our marketing department promotes the Citizenship and Residency by Investment Programmes that governments have trusted us with.
We can help you with your queries and advise you on which option is the best for you and your family. To get a free consultation contact us at info@csglobalpartners.com
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