When you arrived in Canada in the early '80s, little did you know you had already given me and my brothers one of the greatest gifts a parent could give. You chose Canada.

Like many immigrants headed west, you were driven by your own set of dreams and circumstances. Dad, for you it was the opportunity to leave communist Poland.

A new global industry has been booming in recent years, as countries offer people the chance to acquire citizenship or residency.

Economic programmes are allowing foreigners to legitimately purchase citizenship or a residency permit – in return for a substantial investment.

Navigating finances and establishing a good relationship with your bank can be a challenge for many Canadians at the best of times.

Elizabeth Mulholland, chief executive at Prosper Canada – a company that works to improve financial literacy with a focus on low-income Canadians – says language isn’t the only barrier.

The luxury real estate market on Rhodes is starting to stabilize now that Greece's future in the Euro seems secure, reports international real estate consultancy Engel & Völkers.

Engel & Völkers reports that inquiries for high-end residential property increased by approximately 20 percent.

The past few weeks have been busy with respect to the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada, with four draws from the pool and many updates across the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams that are aligned with Express Entry. This mid-summer update provides a synopsis and analysis of all the latest events.

Middle East investors are seeking to diversify their investment portfolio and today there are many possibilities and opportunities in the marketplace. But one of the countries that is attracting attention among private and corporate investors is Spain, thanks to the potential of price growth, the country economic recovery and the Golden visa rule that allows investor and their family to travel within the Schengen area without visas.