From the Grapevine

Could Australia’s pact with Vanuatu signal a new era of CBI passport differentiation? International migration expert Lisa Chanesman warns the implications may reach far beyond Vanuatu.

For over 30 years, a man born in the former Soviet Union belonged nowhere. Today, his journey to Nauruan citizenship offers a powerful story of belonging, security and hope in an uncertain world.

What happens when a renowned economist turns his attention to the world of art? In Painters, Work and Art Markets, MIT-trained economist, author, business thinker and accomplished painter Andrés Solimano explores the fascinating intersection of creativity, wealth, markets and society, offering fresh insights into how artists create, survive and thrive in an increasingly globalised world.

Asian family offices and ultra-wealthy individuals are increasingly shifting wealth back to Switzerland, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory change, and a renewed preference for legal certainty, diversification, and long-term wealth preservation.

Europe turns abroad for talent as the EU unveils a recruitment platform linking employers with skilled non-EU workers. Advisory bodies urge safeguards to prevent exploitation and ensure genuine, long-term labour-market integration.

Nauru marks a new milestone as its first climate citizen visits the island, shortly after IMGlobalWealth.com revealed the country’s inaugural approved citizenships in August 2025.

Armenia is preparing a new investor residence route while Slovenia confronts a surge in citizenship scams. In a field where opportunity and risk often overlap, beware of fake news sources and do not judge the book by its cover.

London-based fintech giant Revolut is preparing to enter South Africa, aiming to reshape digital wealth and banking services as it challenges local incumbents and positions the country as its launchpad for African expansion.

Monet’s luminous Water Lilies fetch record sums, but what drives art’s true value? In this exclusive essay for IMGW News Trend Setters, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫é𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 — economist, author, and Chair of the Investment Migration Council — explores Impressionism’s legacy and today’s shifting global art market.

Classic car collections are no longer hobbies but wealth barometers—merging cultural cachet, scarcity, and financial appreciation. Today’s auctions prove that rare Ferraris or Lamborghinis rival art and jewellery as global assets.