Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double

Wealthy Americans are dominating applications for New Zealand’s “golden visa”, driven by a love for the country’s natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit, as well a desire to escape Trump’s administration.

New rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April 2025, lowering investment thresholds, removing English-language requirements and cutting the amount of time applicants must spend in the country to establish residency from three years to three weeks. Successful applicants can only purchase homes in New Zealand worth more than $5m.

Immigration New Zealand said the new scheme offering residency to wealthy foreigners has attracted 573 applications, representing 1,833 people. Before the changes, the visa attracted 116 applications over two-and-a-half years.

The most recent data released by the government showed that investors from the US made up nearly 40% of applicants, followed by China and Hong Kong. Since August 2025, the number of applications from China more than doubled, from 45 to 95.

The remaining top 10 countries in order included Germany, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea tied, and Great Britain.

There are two categories of “golden visa” in New Zealand. Most have applied under the “growth” category, which requires a minimum NZ$5m ($3m) investment over three years. A smaller group applied under the “balanced” category, which sets a minimum investment of $10m over five years. The previous scheme required an investment of $15m.

Courtney and Jim Andelman, a couple from California who run a venture capital firm, were, alongside their twin daughters, the 100th family to be granted a visa.

The visa provided an opportunity for the family to spend more time in New Zealand – a country Courtney fell in love with during a backpacking trip 30 years ago, while being an opportunity “give back” to the community, she told the Guardian.

The visa was also good for business, she said.

“This is not just about fun and games and having a chance to live in one of the most amazing countries on the planet – this is also a really smart investment scheme. It’s smart for us.”

New Zealand was an “underserved” market with “incredible entrepreneurial habits, history and technologies”, she said.

The family has invested in various venture funds and is also eyeing up companies for direct investment. They are particularly interested in New Zealand’s “deep-tech” industry, including artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnologies.

The couple have decided not to buy a home in New Zealand, in part because the $5m price tag is too hefty, and because they do not want to add strain to the housing market. Meanwhile, they will split their time between New Zealand and Santa Barbara, where they live.

“We feel a real responsibility to participating, not just in one country, but in both countries.”

Robbie Paul, the chief executive of the Auckland-based venture capital firm Icehouse Ventures, has worked with more than 30 people who have applied for a golden visa. Paul helps applicants fulfil their visa requirements by assisting with their investments in New Zealand.

Many of the Americans Paul has worked with have said the visa provides an opportunity to escape Trump’s administration.

“I’ll put it this way, never in my time in New Zealand, did I have an applicant reference Biden or Obama … and then, absolutely, a lot of references to people’s feelings towards Maga and Trump,” he said.

New Zealand had become an appealing option for those investors because it is English-speaking, political stable, beautiful and “very connected to the world”, Paul said.

It is not the first time New Zealand has attracted the interest of Trump-weary Americans and other wealthy foreigners seeking to make New Zealand their “bolthole” at a time of societal division.

After Trump election victory in 2016, visits to the country’s immigration website rose almost 2,500%. After the US supreme court ruled there was no constitutional right to abortion – upending the landmark Roe v Wade – visits to New Zealand’s immigration site quadrupled to 77,000. After Trump’s 2024 election win, there was a surge of interest from the US in New Zealand’s property market.

Billionaires acquiring residency or citizenship in New Zealand have been subject to controversy in the past. After Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal, was granted citizenship in 2017 despite spending only 12 days in the country, the former Labour prime minister Jacinda Ardern tightened the rules on investment visas.

Ardern also banned foreign home ownership in 2018, because of concern that foreign buyers were driving up prices during a housing crisis.

In 2025, the government announced that while the ban largely remains, holders of a “golden visa” would now be able to buy homes valued at more than $5m.

At the same time wealthy investors are flocking to the golden visa, New Zealand citizens have been leaving the country in record numbers in recent years, due to a weak economy, high living costs and high unemployment. The most recent migration statistics released in February, however, show signs of improvement, with 66,300 citizens departing in 2025 compared with 67,200 in 2024.

The Active Investor Plus visa scheme has generated $3.39bn investment in New Zealand, Immigration NZ said. The immigration minister, Erica Stanford, said the new visa settings are helping to open up investment in New Zealand.

“International investment is critical for lifting productivity, supporting jobs, and helping New Zealand businesses to expand,” she said in a statement.

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Miley Cyrus' 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' Release Date

Miley Cyrus is returning to her Disney roots, with the celebrated singer officially set to take part in the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” on Disney+.

‘“Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection,” said Cyrus. “The fact that it still means so much to people all these years later is something I’m very proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who’ve stood by me for 20 years.”

The special will debut on Disney+ on March 24. It will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an interview with Cyrus hosted by Alex Cooper. Cyrus will revisit iconic moments from the show as well as never-before-seen footage and recreations of the show’s sets. Disney also promises that “There will also be some familiar notes that find their way back into the spotlight.”

“‘Hannah Montana’ opened the door for so many fans to dream big, sing loud, and embrace every side of themselves, which is why its legacy continues to shine across generations,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “Partnering with Miley on this special is a dream, and we want it to be a love letter to the fans, who remain as passionate today as they were when the series debuted almost 20 years ago.”

“Hannah Montana” launched Cyrus to stardom when it originally debuted in 2006. The show ultimately ran for four seasons on Disney Channel, during which time it earned four Emmy nominations for outstanding children’s program.

The show and its characters have also been featured across a wide range of merchandise and video games. Disney has also released two “Hannah Montana” films — the concert film “Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert” and the feature “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” In terms of the music featured in the show, it has spawned 14 platinum and 18 gold albums.

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Bitcoin Bear Market Could Drag On for Months as ETF Demand Stays Negative

Bitcoin is trading around $69,781 after dropping over 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,296.

Four months into this drawdown, new data from Ecoinometrics shows that institutional demand through spot ETFs is still heading in the wrong direction, and history says recoveries from corrections this deep don’t happen fast.

Bitcoin ETF Flows Remain Negative Despite Green Days

Daily ETF numbers have been all over the place. Some days show large inflows, others show heavy selling. But zooming out tells the real story.

Cumulative net flows over the last 10 trading days sit at roughly -18,000 BTC. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have now posted four straight weeks of outflows, with $360 million in net losses this week alone. A small $15.2 million inflow on Friday barely made a dent.

According to Ecoinometrics, isolated positive days don’t signal a shift during bear markets. What actually changes the trend is sustained capital coming in over weeks, not random green days here and there.

Long Drawdowns Don’t End Quickly, History Shows

Ecoinometrics mapped past drawdowns for both Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 by how long they lasted and how deep they went. The pattern is hard to ignore: the longer a drawdown drags on, the deeper it usually gets before bottoming out.

Bitcoin is now 128 days into this correction, with a drop of over 50% at its worst point. Once a drawdown crosses the 100-day mark, history shows recovery takes months, sometimes years, but rarely weeks.

The Nasdaq 100 is also deep into drawdown territory. That matters because when U.S. growth stocks are under pressure, Bitcoin tends to move with them, not away from them.

The Economy Isn’t Weak, and That’s the Problem

Retail sales in the U.S. are still tracking their long-term growth trend. Consumer spending hasn’t rolled over. This is not what a recession looks like.

But that’s exactly why the Fed has no urgency to cut rates. The central bank held steady at 3.5%-3.75% in January, and markets don’t expect the first cut until June at the earliest.

No rate cuts means tighter conditions stick around longer. That keeps pressure on risk assets across the board, and Bitcoin is no exception.

What Should Bitcoin Holders Watch For?

The signal to look for isn’t a single day of ETF inflows or a weekend bounce. It’s persistent buying pressure that lasts for weeks.

Ecoinometrics’ bottom line is straightforward: there’s no sign yet that capital is flowing back into risk. Trying to call the bottom in a slow drawdown like this usually costs more than it’s worth. The smart move right now is patience.

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Bangladesh election: Can India reset ties with a BNP-led government

When the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to a landslide in the general elections on Friday, Delhi responded with studied warmth.

In a message posted in Bengali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman, the 60-year-old dynast, on a "decisive victory". He pledged India's support for a "democratic, progressive and inclusive" neighbour. He added that he looked forward to working closely to strengthen "our multifaceted relationship".

The tone was forward-looking - and careful. Since Sheikh Hasina fled to India after the Gen Z-led July 2024 uprising, ties between the neighbours have frayed, with mistrust hardening on both sides. Hasina's Awami League - the country's oldest party - was barred from contesting the election.

Many Bangladeshis fault Delhi for backing an increasingly authoritarian Hasina - a grievance layered atop older complaints over border killings, water disputes, trade curbs and incendiary rhetoric. Visa services are largely suspended, cross-border trains and buses halted, and flights between Dhaka and Delhi sharply reduced.

For Delhi, the question is not whether to engage a BNP government - but how: securing its red lines on insurgency and extremism while cooling rhetoric that has turned Bangladesh into a domestic political talking-point.

A reset is possible, say analysts. But it will require restraint - and reciprocity.

"The BNP, the most politically experienced and moderate of the parties in the fray, is India's safest bet moving forward. The question remains: how will Rahman govern the country? He is clearly seeking to stabilise India-Bangladesh ties. But this is easier said than done," says Avinash Paliwal, who teaches politics and international studies at SOAS University of London.

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When the party - under Rahman's mother Khaleda Zia - returned to power in 2001 in coalition with the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, ties with India cooled quickly. The BNP-Jamaat years were marked by turbulence and deep mutual mistrust.

Despite early courtesies - India's then national security adviser Brajesh Mishra was the first foreign dignitary to congratulate Khaleda Zia - trust proved thin. The apparent ease with which the BNP maintained relations with Washington, Beijing and Islamabad fed Delhi's suspicion that Dhaka was drifting strategically.

Two Indian red lines were soon tested: curbing support for north-eastern insurgents and protecting Hindu minorities.

Post-election attacks on Hindus in districts such as Bhola and Jessore alarmed Delhi. More damaging was the April 2004 seizure of 10 truckloads of weapons in Chittagong - the largest arms haul in Bangladesh's history - allegedly destined for Indian rebel groups. Economic ties fared little better. A proposed $3bn investment by Tata Group stalled over gas pricing and collapsed in 2008.

Ties kept deteriorating. In 2014, Zia - then in opposition - cancelled a scheduled meeting with then Indian president Pranab Mukherjee, citing security concerns, in what was widely seen as a snub to Delhi.

That uneasy history helps explain why India later invested so heavily in Sheikh Hasina.

In her 15 years in power, Hasina delivered what Delhi prizes most in its neighbourhood: security co-operation against insurgents, improved connectivity and a government broadly aligned with India rather than China - a partnership as strategically valuable as it was politically costly.

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Reserve Bank of India tightens broker funding norms: Will stock brokers feel the squeeze?

The Reserve Bank of India’s amendment, effective 1 April 2026, ushers in sweeping changes to funding structures, collateral norms, and exposure rules within the capital markets ecosystem — a move that could reshape the operating landscape for stock brokers.

A key change under the amendment is the shift toward fully secured funding for brokers. Going forward, only 100% secured funding will be permitted, with limited carve-outs such as intra-day settlement timing facilities. Earlier, bank guarantees for instance of Rs 100 could be structured with Rs 50 backed by fixed deposits and the remaining Rs 50 supported through unsecured instruments such as personal or corporate guarantees. The revised framework removes this flexibility.

The amendment also introduces stricter rules for bank guarantees issued in favour of exchanges or clearing corporations. A minimum of 50% collateral will now be required, of which at least 25% must be in cash. In addition, equity shares accepted as collateral will be subject to a minimum haircut of 40%, marking a tightening of collateral valuation norms.

Another significant change relates to proprietary trading. Banks will no longer be permitted to provide funding for prop trading activities, with exceptions limited to areas such as market making and certain debt warehousing functions. Further, all exposures will now be classified as capital market exposure, meaning that banks’ overall limits for such exposures will apply, potentially affecting lending appetite.

The framework also introduces ongoing collateral monitoring and margin call provisions. Collateral cover will need to be maintained on a continuous basis, and facility agreements must include explicit clauses for margin calls in the event of shortfalls.

Overall, the amendment is expected to reduce leverage across the system and increase capital blockage for brokers. Bank guarantee costs are likely to rise under the revised structure, while promoter guarantees alone will no longer suffice as adequate support.

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Sridhar Vembu doubles down on East India Company comparison for Big Tech, says ‘bigger than most sovereign nations'

Zoho Corporation co-founder Sridhar Vembu has doubled down on his comparison of Big Tech with the erstwhile British East India Company (EIC), noting the bloc's power and pull when it comes to attracting finance and creating value.

Just weeks after he first made the analogy, Vembu, who is also Chief Scientist of the software firm, noted that these capital intensive and ambitious corporates are “bigger than most sovereign nations”.

Big tech the new ‘East India Company’? Sridhar Vembu thinks so…

“Big tech is bigger than most sovereign nations. “East India Company” is the way to think about them,” Vembu wrote on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), on 14 February.

He was responding to a post which compared Google parent Alphabet's newest funding round, where it raised $32 billion of debt in 24 hours — compared to 100 days that the Indian government may take to raise a similar amount, and 100-year bond issue, compared to India's 40-year bonds.

History is circular: Vembu calls its ironic

Notably, he made similar remarks in January too, while sharing his opinion on France's decision to shift from American video meeting platforms (Zoom and Microsoft Teams) to a domestic alternative called Visio. Vembu called for “technology sovereignty” and encouraged countries to assert greater control over their digital infrastructure.

In a post on X on 27 January, Vembu compared Big Tech to the historic East India Company and called it “ironic” that Europe “are now waking up to it”.

The implication from the tech leader's statements is that like the East India company, which wielded vast power and influence over the economy, markets and trade in Britain's colonies in Asia, today, it is Big Tech majors who are playing a similar role globally.

How did netizens react? ‘Not evil, same descendants, right mental model…’

The reactions to Vembu's latest post on the matter were mixed, with some users agreeing to the comparison, while others feeling there are distinct differences and some other noting that the change is in name only — then and now, the beneficiaries remain the same.

“Big tech's revenues exceed the GDP of ¬75% of countries. Not just scale. That's private power rivaling sovereign states. The East India Company is the right mental model,” wrote one user.

Another agreed, “Goes deeper than scale though. EIC controlled trade routes, big tech controls data routes. Running business infra across 3 countries and every cloud pricing change or API deprecation sends you scrambling, the dependency is invisible until the terms change.”

While one user felt the two are not comparable, stating: “East India Company had a zero-sum mindset. That's why they were an extractive, evil corporation. Big Tech believes in positive sum philosophy and actually committed to solve hard problems. They will be a net positive to the world.”

And another user felt that while the names are changed, the people benefitting are the same. “Descendants of majority shareholders of EIC are now ultimately majority shareholders of almost all US companies,” they wrote.

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