APEX IN THE PRESS
Apex Capital Partners in the press
Mr. Nuri Katz, founder of Apex Capital Partners Corp., is frequently quoted in international media, including CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, The New York Times and others. In fact, Mr. Katz is an acknowledged global leader in the investor immigration and residency planning industry. Note that APEX is one of the most-licensed firm specializing in advising international individuals and governments on citizenship by investment (CIP).
Aside from representing clients in citizenship matters, Mr. Katz over more than three decades, has been retained by numerous countries ranging from Canada to Antigua and Barbuda to provide advice on creating and improving Citizenship, Immigration, and Tax residency laws.
Another spokesperson of APEX is Armand Tannous, the North and Latin American Vice President for Apex Capital Partners.
Read recent articles on citizenship by investment topics and trends below.
The Street Roundtable
July 2024
Crypto’s growing role in international immigration and citizenship
In a world where financial flexibility and international mobility are increasingly coveted, Apex Capital founder Nuri Katz says crypto is playing a growing role in helping people buy freedom. Acquiring a second citizenship offers a hedge against potential future uncertainties in one’s home country. “You’re hedging your bitcoin and your life,” Katz said, highlighting the strategic advantage of having multiple citizenships.
Bloomberg
June 2024
Best Places for Wealthy Expats as Elections Loom Across the Globe
For the wealthy across the globe, elections can trigger anxiety about shifting political priorities hitting their pocketbooks. And for some, that means relocating to a more favorable jurisdiction. Nuri Katz, founder of Canada-based immigration consultancy Apex Capital Partners, said his clients are now looking to Panama City and Singapore as both cities provide residence permits and low taxes.
Bloomberg
April 2024
Caribbean Golden Passport Cost Soars to $200,000 on EU Crackdown
Caribbean “golden passports” are getting more expensive, a response to pressure from the US and the European Union to crack down on citizenship sales. A group of four Caribbean nations has agreed to charge at least $200,000 for their passports starting June 30, double the current rate in some cases.
South China Morning Post
April 2024
Caribbean ‘golden passports’ cost soars to US$200,000 amid EU crackdown on citizenship-by-investment schemes
Four Caribbean nations have agreed to charge at least US$200,000 for their passports starting June 30, double the current rate in some cases. European and US regulators are increasingly concerned that the citizenship-by-investment programmes are being used to circumvent immigration controls.
Bitcoin Insider
March 2024
Navigating the Crypto Wave in Pursuit of Dual Citizenship
Entering 2024, following a period of Bitcoin market price dormancy, citizenship by investment (CBI) saw an unprecedented 300% surge in applications in Q1. In an insightful piece for Bitcoin Insider, Kara Doherty, Managing Director at Apex Capital Partners, unravels the intricate relationship between cryptocurrency investments and citizenship by investment programs.
Imidaily.com
January 2024
Katz: EU Demands for Higher Caribbean CBI Prices are Disingenuous, Protectionist, and Unseemly
The European Community met the five CIP countries of the Caribbean in January 2024. One of the most talked about rumors is a request by the EU that all the CIP countries increase the prices of their programs. In this article Nuri Katz explains why he thinks that the Eurocrats are picking at straws and again forcing the small islands of the Caribbean to make moves against their best interests.
Reuters
January 2024
Portugal’s revamped golden visa scheme to boost investment funds
Portugal’s Golden Visa program has undergone notable changes. The revised rules no longer include real estate as a qualifying investment for residency. The emphasis is now on investment funds, requiring at least €500,000. This policy shift is expected to spur an influx into funds. Nuri Katz provides expert insights into these developments and their impact on investors.
Bloomberg
January 2024
Golden Passports for as Little as $100,000 Threatened by Crime Crackdown
As highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, Caribbean nations like St. Kitts and Nevis face increased scrutiny over their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs. These programs are vital to their economies, offering benefits such as tax breaks and visa-free travel to Europe for investments starting at $100,000. Under Katz’s leadership, Apex Capital Partners is navigating these changes and offering expert advice to clients seeking second citizenship. With potential reforms looming, their insights and guidance are increasingly crucial for investors.
Imidaily.com
November 2023
Nuri Katz speaks as a guest in the episode of the Mobility Standard Podcast
Where does the EU’s paranoia around CBI programs come from? In Europe rich foreigners have become a convenient scapegoat for various economic ills, such as the housing crisis. Why the EU’ call for expanded visa suspension powers could actually be a good thing for the Caribbean CIPs. And also discussed the topic how and why certain industry participants’ marketing methods perpetuate misconceptions about the industry. Nuri Katz claims that industry needs a new regulatory body that includes all practitioners.
Bloomberg
May 2023
Europe’s ‘Golden Visa’ Programs Are Dying Out as Housing Costs Rise
People who work with the programs say any backlash will be temporary. Countries around the world have long seen the benefit of attracting skilled, wealthy immigrants willing to fund new businesses, says Nuri Katz, founder of citizenship-by-investment-services firm Apex Capital Partners. “This is unlikely to change,” he says. “While they may be reformed, they will not be terminated.”
INEWS CO UK
May 2023
Spain could change ‘golden visa’ scheme, as wealth manager says residency for expats may get more expensive
Nuri Katz, founder of Apex Capital Partners, which advises on investment consulting and wealth management for high-net worth clientele, branded the Spanish move “populist”. “European politicians like to popularize the idea that rich foreigners are coming over and putting our country at risk and making our prices go up. They don’t like it when rich people can afford nice clothes or cars and they cannot,” he told i. “In Greece they increased the price so richer people could get visas and I think Spain will do the same. This is a simple way to increase investment.”
Maison Global
April 2023
Portugal Will Weather the End of Its Golden Visa Program Just Fine
It’s also not the first time the program has been altered—about two years ago, Portuguese authorities banned real estate investment in its two biggest cities, Lisbon and Porto, as well as in the popular Algarve region, according to Nuri Katz, founder and president of Apex Capital Partners.
Uglobal
March 2023
Migration trends shifting for millionaires to and from United States
According to Nuri Katz, more and more high-net-worth-individuals are increasingly seeking global mobility options and are looking into alternative citizenship as a hedge or insurance policy. He says many HNWIs understand that the U.S. is going through political and economic turmoil and are unsure what kind of upheaval it could lead to.
“These individuals want to know they will be able to leave the country and will be assured that they will actually have a place to go where they are welcomed as citizens,” Katz said. “The wealthy are concerned that their assets can be attacked by either the government with higher taxation or by civil unrest and they want to make sure they have an alternative where they can go in case, they actually need to leave the country to protect themselves.”
WealthBriefing
March 2023
The Squeeze on Investment Visas – what should happen now?
Most countries need foreign direct investment and programs allowing investors to live in the country they invest in, will continue forever. The programs may be reformed, maybe by trying to eliminate the stigma of the words “golden visa” that makes it sound as though these visas are somehow made of real gold and only available to the uber-rich, which is simply not the case.
Reuters
March 2023
Rush for golden visas after Portugal’s decision to end much-criticized scheme
“As soon as you put a deadline on something, it gets people rushing. There’s absolutely nothing as good as a deadline in this business” Nuri Katz told Reuters. In January, 93 golden visas were issued, a 45% drop compared to December, but the number went up again in February, when 130 were handed out, mainly to Chinese, U.S. and Turkish investors, according to border agency data.
UGLOBAL
March 2023
Rush for golden visas after Portugal’s decision to end much-criticized scheme
“As soon as you put a deadline on something, it gets people rushing. There’s absolutely nothing as good as a deadline in this business” Nuri Katz told Reuters. In January, 93 golden visas were issued, a 45% drop compared to December, but the number went up again in February, when 130 were handed out, mainly to Chinese, U.S. and Turkish investors, according to border agency data.
Bloomberg
February 2023
It’s Getting Harder to Obtain a ‘Golden Visa’ in Europe
Nuri Katz, founder of citizenship-by-investment services firm Apex Capital Partners, says that even though countries may be announcing cuts to programs, it is likely they will come back in some way, shape or form. What is more, they have spread around the globe, from Australia to the Caribbean. While a backlash similar to that in Europe has mounted in Australia, other countries have no plans to change their policies. “These programs have opened and closed in many different countries for a very very long time,” he said. “My guess is in Portugal they’ll reform the program, not close it permanently.”
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Greece Golden Visa 2024: changes for real estate option
From September 1st, 2024, the Greek Golden Visa program (aka Greece Golden Visa) accepts applications from investors under new conditions. In fact, the changes affect only the option to purchase real estate. Here are some examples of such real estate projects under program requirements.
Portugal Golden Visa for investing in a fund as a path to EU citizenship
To obtain a Portugal Golden Visa, investors need to fulfill one simple condition. Namely, invest in an authorized fund that will pay dividends and return the invested amount after an agreed period (from 5 years). APEX recommends its clients an authorized closed-end fund dedicated to hotel assets and residences with a strategy focused on operating assets seeking expansion and modernization. In this article we will consider in detail the terms and conditions for obtaining Portugal Golden Visa.
Caribbean citizenship by investment in local hotels in 2024
The luxury tourism industry in the Caribbean is developing thanks, in part, to citizenship by investment programs (CIPs). Among other options that investors may choose to obtain Caribbean citizenship, there is the opportunity to purchase a share in one of the existing or under construction resort properties. You cannot choose any hotel, but only projects authorized for the program.
