November 1st, 2024
8:00 Registration Opens
9:00-9:05 Opening Remarks
European Focus: Residency by Investment and Other Routes to Living in Europe
9:05-9:20 Session 1: More Than Mobility – European Lifestyle and Taxation Considerations
9:20-9:35 Session 2: Industry Insights on Family Residency & Citizenship in Europe
Nuri Katz, Co-Founder and President, Apex Capital Partners Corp.
9:35-10:15 Session 3: Panel Discussion – What Makes Europe Attractive in the Changing Global Map of Migration
[Audience Interactive Session – Bring your questions, and the experts will answer them! – 10 minutes]
Panel Objective
2024 is another year of accelerating worldwide divergence where geopolitical risks drive regional turbulence and uncertainty. This year has seen tremendous changes in residency programs in Europe. This panel delves into the key market trends shaping the current and future dynamics of the investment immigration industry in the US and the European options available that America’s wealthy are choosing for themselves and their families to mitigate the risks that threaten their
wealth, lifestyles, and legacies.
Key Points to Address
– What driving forces in the USA have affected the decisions of American investors on enhancing their global mobility?
– What are the changes that may influence the US immigration markets and what factors do clients and their advisors need to consider?
– What programs are available in Europe that enable wealthy families in the US to select what matters most to them when weighing up their options and more ongoing complexity?
– With heavier legislative compliance, how can advisors better determine the most suitable programs per the requirements of the investors and provide comprehensive planning?
Panelists:
Nuri Katz, Co-Founder and President, Apex Capital Partners Corp.
Gonçalo Mendes Leal, Founding Partner, NSM Lawyers
Christopher Downing, Founder, Forever Good Hotels
Jonathan Cardona, Chief Executive Officer, Residency Malta agency
10:15-10:25 Session 4: New Path to Golden Living in Greece – Greek Golden Visa
Elena Shiapani, CEO, MIBS Group
10:25-10:55 Networking Coffee Break
Golden Visa Investment Strategies Portugal: Fund Strategy Deep Analysis
10:55-11:10 Session 5: The Portuguese Golden Visa Legal Framework and the Open-ended Investment Fund solution
Pedro Lino, CEO and CIO, Optimize Investment Partners SGOIC SA
Vasco Seabra Barreira, Partner, SBPS Legal
11:10-11:20 Session 6: Golden Visa Eligible Fund, The C2 Legacy Buyout Fund
Dario Montagnese, Operating Partner, C2 Capital Partners
11:20-11:30 Session 7: Golden Visa Eligible Fund – The 3CC Portugal Golden Income Fund
Nuno Serafim, Managing Partner, 3 Comma Capital SCR
11:30-12:45 Session 8: New Rules and Easier Requirements of the Portugal Golden Visa Program
João Koehler, Partner, Quadrantis Capital
11:45-12:30 Session 9: Panel Discussion – Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio by Selecting the Right Golden Visa Fund
[Audience Interactive Session – Bring your questions, and the experts will answer them! – 10 minutes]
Panel Objective
To hedge against continuing macroeconomic volatility, Golden Visa funds continue to boom as diversification options with more than short-term returns. This panel discovers how US investors explore new market opportunities by investing in Golden Visa-eligible funds with minimal involvement in the investment process and acquiring residency in Europe.
Key Points to Address
– What factors need to be considered for choosing Golden Visa qualifying investment funds under the latest 2024 Rules update?
– How crucial is it to understand the fund’s exit strategy and liquidity before making investment decisions? What do investors need to understand about funds’ exit strategy, liquidity, and structure?
– How should advisors work with investors to navigate the fund selection process by figuring out potential risks and ensuring well-informed decisions?
Panelists:
Guilherme Valadares Carreiro, Investment Professional, Oxy Capital
João Baptista, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Spark Group
Stephan de Moraes, Managing Partner, Indico Capital Partners
Quadrantis Capital
12:30-13:00 Networking Luncheon
13:00-13:15 Session 10: Navigate Your Financial Future with an Eye Toward Wealth Preservation and Asset Protection
13:15-13:30 Session 11: Versatile Corporate and Commercial Solutions for Global Citizens
13:30-14:15 Session 12: Panel Discussion – Global Taxation, Wealth Protection and Tax Planning for Americans
[Audience Interactive Session – Bring your questions, and the experts will answer them! – 10 minutes]
Panel Objective
Wealthy Americans around the world are confronted with tax reporting obligations and compliance that is onerous and costly, making the region one of the world’s most remarkable investment migration markets. Proposed tax changes by the current presidential candidates are adding to this tension and potential tax burden. Meanwhile, globally it is still possible to achieve single-digit tax rates and protect wealth without hindrance through generations. The complexity associated with managing cross-border compliance is paramount. This panel explores opportunities and pitfalls for US investors to consider as pathways to diversified mobility, enhanced tax mitigation, and asset protection under a multi-jurisdictional planning context.
Key Points to Address
– How important is having multiple residencies and/or citizenships to maximize wealth protection and succession?
– How to deal with wealth planning or conduct a comprehensive overview of the existing plan with the number of multinational families rising and the family members increasingly residing in different jurisdictions?
– How does taxation play a role in overall wealth planning strategies under the current regulatory landscape?
– What do families and practitioners need to know to prepare for political and societal issues affecting them as well as other risks such as lawsuits, creditors, and divorce in multi-jurisdictional scenarios?
– What opportunities are there in the world for Americans to preserve and diversify their wealth? And what complications could these bring about?
Panelists:
Derren Hayden Joseph, Partner, HTJ Tax
Van Carlson, Founder & CEO, SRA 831(b) Admin
Blake Harris, Founding Principal, Blake Harris Law
Jayson Lowe, Chief Executive Officer, Money Multiplier
14:15-15:00 Session 13: Panel Discussion – Constant Developments in Structuring Wealth and Estates in the US
[Audience Interactive Session – Bring your questions, and the experts will answer them! – 10 minutes]
Panel Objective
Wealth protection is likely to be high on the priorities list of wealthy families across the world. Preparing a succession plan and implementing effective strategies can be a fraught and challenging process when the landscape becomes more intricate than ever. This panel outlines the recent developments and pending legislative changes affecting how American families and their advisors approach estate planning.
Key Points to Address
– What emerging traits have the HNWIs in the US been demonstrating during recent periods on how to protect their wealth?
– When HNW families become increasingly demanding in the complex world, what needs to be considered for tailored wealth planning solutions that structure specific objectives?
– How do advisors choose the right estate planning tools and incorporate different ones into a customized estate plan that best works for accomplishing the needs of clients and their families?
– Which jurisdictions remain popular to be utilized, and how do they fit into the fiduciary duty to co-create and execute estate plans well, especially when the client’s global footprint is larger than ever before?
– With the continuous transformation in the private wealth management industry, how shall advisors shift how they deliver advice?
15:00-15:30 Networking Coffee Break
15:30-17:00 Caribbean Wealth Protection & Corporate Structuring Focus Event – Jurisdiction Spotlight
17:00-18:00 Networking Cocktail
