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From Gulf Shock to Global Strategy: How Malta Helps HNWIs De-Risk in an Age of Geopolitical Volatility
13th March 2026Within hours of Iran's retaliatory strikes hitting the UAE in late February 2026, Dubai's wealthy were already moving - paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for private jets out of partially closed airspace, wiring seven-figure sums to Singapore and Hong Kong, and calling lawyers to ask how quickly assets could be transferred. This was not panic confined to the fringes. Singapore-based wealth advisers reported that several of their Dubai-based clients, each holding an average of $50 million in assets, contacted them that same week, with some requesting immediate transfers.
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A Memorable Experience at the 47th Cannes Yachting Festival
24th September 2024I enjoyed my stay in Cannes, with the stunning French Riviera serving as the perfect backdrop to the 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival. During my visit, I explored yachts and superyachts of all shapes and sizes, participated in numerous walkthrough tours of boats, and discovered the latest trends in yachting that blend style, elegance, innovation, performance, and sustainability. Most importantly, I had the chance to meet yacht builders, brokerage firms, and service providers.
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Strengthening Economic Ties Between Malta and India: A Gateway for Growth
23rd September 2024India is now ahead of China and the USA as the fastest-growing economy, according to IMF sources. During the last few days, I traveled to New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Mumbai to better understand how Malta can act as a gateway for Indian businesses to expand into Europe and Africa.
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The End of the UK’s Non-Dom Tax Status: What It Means for Foreign Investors
23rd April 2024Successive British governments have worked tirelessly to make the UK the most attractive global business hub, with tax competitiveness and an appealing fiscal regime ranking highest among ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and foreign investors planning to establish a corporate base in the UK.
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Malta Ranked Among the Easiest Countries for Expats to Relocate To
10th April 2024William Russell, a global health insurance company that assists expatriates in finding the best places to move to, recently analyzed thirty countries on the ease of relocation.
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Malta’s Economic Outlook: A Closer Look at Challenges and Opportunities
30th March 2024I finally managed to go through Fitch Rating's latest credit rating report for Malta. Beyond the superficial and brief analysis which some local media outlets provided, there is a deeper picture to explore, questions that need to be asked, and a new economic vision that needs to be crafted.
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