SIV & Investor Visa Update: Oct 2022In this month’s newsletter we will cover:Yet another review of the BIIPBreaking News – NSW closed for nominationsIntroducing our new team member, Dr. Tran Nguyen Another BIIP Review It would be hard to have a newsletter this month without mentioning recent media reports relating primarily to the SIV. There has
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: June 2022There is always something happening in the investor visa (IV & SIV) world. In this month’s newsletter we will cover:The launch of a great new Emerging Companies NSW SIV and IV compliant fundOur new Sydney Head OfficeHow budget cuts are affecting visa processing timesHow diversification can help protect your clients
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: May 2022There is always something happening in the investor visa (IV & SIV) world. In this month’s newsletter we look at:Austrade reviewing their SIV nomination program.The importance of visa applicants obtaining professional financial advice from an ASIC Registered Financial Adviser. Ongoing investment requirements for IV and SIV visa holders.Austrade SIV Review We
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: March 2022There is a lot happening in the Investor Visa World. In this month’s newsletter we will cover:Investor Visas news from around the world；The importance of Financial Advice over Financial Product Advice； How has Omicron affected investments and what affect will the war in the Ukraine have on the Australian economy
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: Jan 2022Happy New Year!We hope that everybody enjoyed the festive season and wish you all the best for a safe and prosperous 2022.Gong Xi Fa ChaiOn February 1, 2022, the Asian community will celebrate the Lunar New Year, 4720 on Chinese calendars, which is Year of the Tiger. The tiger is
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: Dec 2021中文As another year draws towards a close, we would like to thank everyone for their support over 2021. What has been a challenging but rewarding year it has been. Over 2021 we have had the privilege to work with many migration professionals to help visa applicants to obtain their Investor
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: Oct 2021 Ever since the Ord Minnett Investor Visa Service commenced back in 2012, we have broadcast the consistent message that all investor visa applicants should seek independent financial advice.Our recent newsletters have highlighted the OMARA’s message from ASIC to all Registered Migration Agents recommending that migration professionals encourage their
Read MoreSignificant Investor Visa – Advice from ASIC: July 2021On the 23rd of July the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) emailed all Registered Migration Agents an update regarding entitled “Referring clients to managed fund products” (see attached). The importance of this email from the Immigration Integrity and Assurance Branch of the Department of Home Affairs
Read MoreSIV & Investor Visa Update: Jan 2021Busines Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) In 2020 the DHA undertook a review of the BIIP under the name of “Getting a better deal for Australia from business and investment visas”. As experienced investment advisers and key SIV stakeholders, we were asked by DHA to participate in this review. The number
Read MoreSIV Quarterly Update: December 20202020, what a year! Thank goodness for Zoom. Global equity markets booked a third-straight quarterly gain in the three months to 31 December 2020, as investors rode out a chaotic political scene in the US and a resurgent coronavirus to focus on further stimulus from the new Democrat administration and other governments
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