Wealthy migrants face uncertainty as traditional havens lose appeal
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The Economist
Summary
The article discusses how wealthy individuals are increasingly uncertain about traditional havens like Dubai, Hong Kong, America, and Britain for relocation due to political and security concerns. Despite this, many governments still welcome wealthy immigrants, and a growing advisory industry has emerged to facilitate these relocations.
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· 4 pulledTHESE ARE unsettling times, even for the rich.
Many of those wealthy enough to move abroad for low taxes or their physical or political security are less sure these days about settling in Dubai or Hong Kong, even America or Britain.
Dry your eyes, however, for plenty of governments remain eager to take in foreigners with money and skills.
A growing industry of trusted advisers stands ready to help the rich relocate.
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