Austrade has just confirmed the new Significant Investor Visa (SIV) investment framework effective 1 July, 2015. The objective is to encourage investment into innovative Australian ideas and emerging companies. Continue reading New SIV Complying Investment Framework
Tapping into the Chinese entrepreneurial mindset
The Significant Investor Visa (SIV) investment immigration program has recently mandated investment into Australian early stage private equity for 10% of their complying investment portfolio, or $500,000 which may rise to $1M in two years’ time, depending on the success of the program. Continue reading Tapping into the Chinese entrepreneurial mindset
Venture Capital – an overview for those working with SIV Applicants
Why has the government targeted this sector?
When announcing a review the Significant Investor Visa program in October 2014, Andrew Robb, Minister for Trade and Investment, said:
“Our aim, as part of our broader competitiveness agenda, is to attract more investment into Australia that makes a material difference to supporting sustainable growth, productivity and job creation. We are keen to attract additional investment which supports innovation and which provide new sources of growth capital.”
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Guangzhou and Sydney – celebrating 35 years
In 2014, New South Wales and Guangdong province celebrated the 35th anniversary of their Sister State relationship, the first of its kind to be established between an Australian state and Chinese province.
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Smooth Road to Travel – China to Australia
Almost 700 visas have been granted since the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program was established just over two years ago. Almost 90% of applicants are from mainland China. With no English language requirement, understanding Australia’s financial services landscape can be challenging.
Our dual language SIV educational booklet, “Smooth Road to Travel – China to Australia,” provides potential migrants and inbound investors with an overview of Australia’s financial, professional and lifestyle services. Continue reading Smooth Road to Travel – China to Australia