Author profile

Frank Chang

Founder of Conatus Mobility

Frank Chang has a longstanding focus on citizenship, investment residence and global mobility policy, examining how changes in immigration regulations affect internationally mobile individuals, families and business owners.

His work spans global residence and citizenship strategy, policy research and advisory services. He also explores how artificial intelligence can support cross-border decisions.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Golden Gate University

Areas of focus

Contactsc@conatusmobility.com Editorial standards

Selected writing

Argentina · Policy timelineUpdated 02 Oct 2026Writer and editor
Argentina: policy timeline
A chronology of Argentina’s citizenship by investment policy, covering legislation, procurement and the announced programme, with official sources.
New Zealand · Policy updatePublished 18 Sep 2026Writer and editor
New Zealand: AIP rules
New Zealand’s AIP investment eligibility rules changed on 28 September 2026, covering deployment plans, reapplications and ongoing oversight.
Hong Kong · Policy reminderPublished 18 Sep 2026Writer and editor
Hong Kong: CIES accounts
For New CIES Net Asset Assessment applications from 1 November 2026, assets bought outside designated accounts will not qualify, even after transfer.

Recently edited

New Zealand · Policy & practicePublished 07 Oct 2026Editor
Managed funds and bonds dominate New Zealand's AIP investments
Managed funds and bonds accounted for roughly four-fifths of AIP committed capital at the end of June 2026. By 24 September, NZ$2.88 billion had reached New Zealand through approved applications, with another NZ$2.26 billion still in the application pipeline.
Singapore · Policy & practicePublished 07 Oct 2026Editor
Can a Singapore family office lead to permanent residence?
A Singapore family office can support a permanent residence application through GIP Option C. Incorporation alone is not enough: applicants must meet tests of experience, assets and investment, while the office faces continuing operating requirements.
Hong Kong · Policy & practicePublished 07 Oct 2026Editor
Hong Kong eases holding-company rules under New CIES
Holding companies no longer face a six-month wait before the investment assessment. They still need qualifying ownership, family-office management and Hong Kong operations, while the applicant's asset-holding period is unchanged.

Article archive

All writing (31)

A first Turkish passport2026-10-06
St Kitts: SISC payment2026-10-06
St Lucia's five-year bond2026-10-06
Grenada's interview rules2026-10-06
Dominica's name-change rule2026-10-06
Antigua's UWI family costs2026-10-06
Vanuatu agents and payments2026-10-05
UK talent visa extensions2026-10-05
São Tomé: benefactor funding2026-10-05
Nauru: renewing abroad2026-10-05
Malaysia: the 90-day stay2026-10-05
Korea: spouses’ work rights2026-10-05
Working on a UAE golden visa2026-10-04
GIP fund investment2026-10-04
New Zealand: rental funds2026-10-04
Malta: temporary residence2026-10-04
Hong Kong: income and gains2026-10-04
Cyprus: the right to work2026-10-04
Türkiye family citizenship2026-10-03
St Kitts family eligibility2026-10-03
Saint Lucia: funding proof2026-10-03
Grenada: programme review2026-10-03
Dominica: visa refusals2026-10-03
Antigua: police certificates2026-10-03
Japan: PR guidance and fees2026-10-01
Argentina: policy timeline2026-09-30
New Zealand: AIP rules2026-09-18
Hong Kong: TTPS renewals2026-09-18
Hong Kong: CIES accounts2026-09-18
Nauru becomes NaoeroPublication date unverified
Naoero: contribution offerPublication date unverified

All editing (62)

What a UAE Golden Visa means for tax residence2026-10-07
Singapore reviews investment rules for fund tax incentives2026-10-07
Can a Singapore family office lead to permanent residence?2026-10-07
Managed funds and bonds dominate New Zealand's AIP investments2026-10-07
What changes after five years of Malta permanent residence?2026-10-07
Hong Kong eases holding-company rules under New CIES2026-10-07
Does Cyprus permanent residence allow visa-free Schengen travel?2026-10-07
Vanuatu and dual citizenship2026-10-02
UK digital talent settlement2026-10-02
GIP and National Service2026-10-02
São Tomé to Portugal2026-10-02
New Zealand: AIP to PR2026-10-02
Nauru: tax residence2026-10-02
Malta: proving your assets2026-10-02
Malaysia: work and school2026-10-02
Korea: updating your records2026-10-02
Hong Kong: after seven years2026-10-02
Dubai: renewal and absence2026-10-02
Cyprus: adult children2026-10-02
Argentina: citizenship plans2026-10-02
Türkiye citizenship deposits2026-09-30
St Kitts passport biometrics2026-09-30
Saint Lucia: registration2026-09-30
Grenada: passport images2026-09-30
Dominica: the interview2026-09-30
Antigua: adding family2026-09-30
Renewing a Vanuatu passport2026-09-29
UK digital talent evidence2026-09-29
São Tomé: adding family2026-09-29
Nauru: after approval2026-09-29
Malaysia: deposit withdrawals2026-09-29
Korea: PR after five years2026-09-29
Renewing a Singapore REP2026-09-28
New Zealand: funding AIP2026-09-28
Malta: family eligibility2026-09-28
Hong Kong: net asset proof2026-09-28
Dubai: family documents2026-09-28
Cyprus: keeping PR status2026-09-28
Vanuatu DSP documents2026-09-27
Buying property in Türkiye2026-09-27
St Kitts source of funds2026-09-27
Grenada: family costs2026-09-27
Dominica: family documents2026-09-27
Antigua: passport renewal2026-09-27
UK Innovator Founder visa2026-09-26
São Tomé citizenship2026-09-26
Saint Lucia: family costs2026-09-26
Nauru: family applications2026-09-26
Malaysia: MM2H choices2026-09-26
Korea: investment tiers2026-09-26
Dubai property golden visas2026-09-25
Singapore GIP eligibility2026-09-25
New Zealand: AIP choices2026-09-25
Malta: rent or buy?2026-09-25
Hong Kong: family offices2026-09-25
Cyprus: the property budget2026-09-25
Travel on a Vanuatu passport2026-09-24
Türkiye: property or deposits2026-09-24
St Kitts: PBO and SISC2026-09-24
Grenada: US E-2 eligibility2026-09-24
Dominica: family costs2026-09-24
Antigua: family eligibility2026-09-24

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