Globevisa Conference in Hong Kong Examines Shifts in Investment Migration

SINGAPORE, November 5, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — The second Globevisa Global Citizen Conference (GGCC 2026), organized by Globevisa Group, was held in Hong Kong on October 26–27, bringing together government representatives, investment program officials, industry professionals, regional partners and international clients from more than 40 countries and regions.

Held under the theme “By Asia. For Asia. To the World,” the conference followed its inaugural edition in Singapore in 2025. The two-day program examined developments in global mobility, citizenship by investment (CBI), residence by investment (RBI), cross-border capital allocation and corporate mobility, with a focus on regulatory developments and changing needs across international markets.

A central theme of the conference was how investment migration programs and the professional services supporting them are adapting to changing government priorities, regulatory expectations and cross-border investment needs.

Investment Migration Shifts Toward Greater Resource Alignment

The first day of GGCC 2026 focused on industry developments, including CBI program governance, European investment residence policies, Asian capital flows and the changing role of immigration intermediaries.

The Global CBI Leaders Roundtable examined international regulatory developments, due diligence, source-of-funds verification, transparency and proposed regional oversight arrangements in the Eastern Caribbean. The discussion agenda also addressed physical-presence requirements and the contribution of investment migration programs to host-country economic development.

European investment residence policies formed another major part of the program. Sessions examined Spain’s abolition of its investor residence visa route, changes to Greece’s Golden Visa investment thresholds and Portugal’s 2026 nationality law amendments and their implications for longer-term citizenship planning. The discussions also covered the risks and exit arrangements associated with Portugal’s fund-investment route, as well as differences among European residence options.

In an interview with Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Henry Fan, CEO of Globevisa Group, said that immigration policies in many countries were moving from broad-based attraction of foreign investment and talent toward more selective screening.

“Policy tightening does not mean that countries are rejecting foreign talent and investment outright. Rather, governments are shifting from broad-based attraction to more selective screening, placing greater emphasis on the quality, suitability and security of incoming investment and talent,” Fan said.

Fan argued that the long-term sustainability of investment migration programs depends on how effectively they align investor resources with the development needs of host countries.

“The core of an investment migration program is not simply to attract capital and applicants, but to match resources with local needs. Such programs can achieve long-term sustainability when governments gain economic benefits, local communities share in development, and investors receive legitimate value,” he said.

He cited infrastructure, renewable energy and healthcare as examples of sectors in which some developing economies have investment and expertise needs. In his view, immigration and investment policies could better support host-country development by attracting resources that address these needs, rather than focusing solely on capital inflows.

Asian Capital Flows and Corporate Mobility

The conference’s Asia-focused session examined the relationship between cross-border wealth management, residence planning and business expansion. Participants were scheduled to consider the respective roles of Hong Kong and Singapore in regional wealth management and corporate development, alongside changing priorities among Asian investors.

The session also covered differences between South Korea’s investment-based residence pathways and Malaysia’s Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, as well as practical considerations for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia, including local company establishment, regulatory compliance and the mobility of founders and employees.

Fan said demand for cross-border mobility services was also extending beyond individuals and families as companies expanded their international operations. This was creating additional requirements involving executive assignments, skilled-worker recruitment and cross-border workforce arrangements.

The changing demand profile, he noted, presents an opportunity for professional service providers to broaden their role beyond traditional residence and citizenship applications to address the mobility needs of businesses and internationally active professionals.

Cross-Border Cooperation and Hong Kong’s Regional Role

The second day of GGCC 2026 focused on cross-border service coordination and the practical considerations facing internationally mobile families and businesses.

Globevisa’s Global Partner Roundtable brought together partners from Türkiye, Dubai, Cambodia, Egypt and Bahrain. The session was designed to examine how local expertise, regulatory knowledge and clearly defined responsibilities can support coordination in cases involving multiple jurisdictions.

Other sessions covered the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), tax residency, financial-account information exchange and cross-border tax reporting. A client panel also provided a platform for discussing the personal and family considerations behind global mobility decisions, including education, lifestyle and longer-term planning.

Fan said Hong Kong’s role as an international financial and commercial center, connecting mainland China with global markets, was an important consideration in selecting the city as the venue for GGCC 2026. He highlighted the city’s position as a meeting point for discussions on cross-border investment, talent mobility and international business expansion.

About Globevisa Group

Established in Singapore in 2002, Globevisa Group is an international consulting institution specialising in cross-border identity planning and global mobility services. With more than 50 offices worldwide and over 800 professionals, the group has supported more than 120,000 clients from over 120 countries and regions with residence, citizenship and relocation-related solutions. For more information, visit globevisa.com.

Disclaimer

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal, tax, or investment advice. Immigration, citizenship, and tax residency regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Prior achievements or recognitions do not guarantee similar outcomes. Readers should consult a qualified legal or tax professional regarding their individual circumstances before taking action.

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SOURCE: Globevisa Group