Africa’s top provider of services for international wealth retention and investment immigration is now Optiva Capital Partners. In this interview, Franklin Nechi, the company’s chairman, discusses the company’s outlook on wealth retention and investment immigration. In terms of investment immigration, Optiva Capital Partners is leading the way. What does this foretell? Leadership in investment immigration extends beyond brand awareness or market share. It entails establishing the benchmark for how African families can achieve financial independence and worldwide access through legal, ethical, and effective means. Our advising strategy combines immigration, wealth retention, and global investment advice under one roof and has a large impact. We are completely honest with our clients and program partners. Thousands of African families have benefited from our assistance in obtaining second citizenship, access to international healthcare and economic ecosystems, and educational opportunities for their kids.Could you tell us about Optiva’s founding principles and how they have changed over time? Our goal was clear when we founded Optiva: to give African families access to opportunities around the world that were previously only available to a select few. We sought to dispel the misconception that wealth preservation and international mobility were “foreign” advantages. From “immigration investment” to “lifestyle and generational wealth solutions,” the goal changed over time. We now assist customers in creating legacies through estate management, asset diversification, international investments, and education planning in addition to helping them obtain passports. We are now the reliable link between African ambition and international opportunity.How has Optiva actually changed the lives of its customers throughout Africa? The tales are countless and intensely intimate. Families who previously battled visa limitations are now able to travel freely for medical or commercial purposes. We have witnessed businesses diversifying their wealth into stable economies to shield their assets from currency instability, and parents whose children are now enrolled in prestigious international universities through citizenship-by-investment programs. Beyond the numbers, there has been a generational and psychological shift; clients today regard themselves as global citizens who may live, work, and retire anywhere in the globe. Global dignity and economic empowerment are true transformations.Optiva is renowned for its solid international alliances. How do these collaborations give you an advantage, and what do they look like? Our collaborations are strategic alliances based on shared ideals and mutual credibility rather than merely business agreements. Throughout Europe, the Caribbean, North America, and the Middle East, we collaborate closely with governments, investment organizations, real estate developers, and licensed program administrators. This offers Optiva three key benefits: diversification and assurance. We handle client applications with the assurance that comes from working directly with the government. How do you deal with foreign governments and program managers to maintain compliance and credibility? There is no negotiating compliance. Optiva follows the same due diligence guidelines as any other leading international financial company. We have a strong compliance system in place. Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customers policies are in line with global best practices.How does Optiva uphold its reputation for honesty and openness in an environment where trust is essential? Our most valuable asset is trust. We jealously guard it. With no hidden terms or exaggerated claims, every Optiva customer is fully aware of what they are paying for, what is needed by law, and what is feasible. We keep our doors open to regulators and clients alike. Every team member is aware that one false statement can cost years of credibility, and we internally promote an ethical leadership culture.Optiva just ventured into the Dubai real estate market. What rationale went into this expansion? We took a calculated and innovative approach to our foray into Dubai real estate. African investors can participate securely and productively in Dubai, a global investment powerhouse. We discovered that a large number of our clients desired stable markets with sound asset-backed investments in addition to citizenship or residency. Strong capital growth, rental income, and international recognition are all benefits of real estate in Dubai. It’s a logical progression of our work assisting Africans in creating a prosperous and borderless identity.How may investment immigration solutions be enhanced by real estate opportunities? They complement each other. Nowadays, a lot of immigration schemes are connected to real estate, from Portugal to the United Arab Emirates to the Caribbean. We establish an integrated wealth pathway by integrating both: You acquire a worldwide residence (real estate), You spread your wealth abroad and acquire residency or citizenship rights. It has to do with leaving behind the “migration of people of prosperity.” Which real estate options in Dubai are currently most appealing to African investors? Mid-luxury and off-plan developments are appealing to African investors because they offer a combination of affordability, high return, and long-term value. We concentrate on key locations such as Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Dubai Creek Harbour. These are areas with potential for growth, rental demand, and liquidity. Additionally, Optiva collaborates closely with elite engineers to make sure our clients believe on reliability rather than conjecture.What trends do you think will shape the future, and how is the desire for investment immigration in Africa changing? The need is changing and increasing. For ease of travel, the majority of consumers requested “Plan B” passports five years ago. These days, the incentive has broadened to encompass global business, wealth diversification, and educational preparation. Africans are pursuing expansion rather than escape, and the trend is toward organized, affluent mobility. I envision Africa not just as a recipient but also as a net participant in global citizenship and wealth in the future. Additionally, Optiva will continue to lead that change.How would you respond to Africans who believe that second passports are “out of reach” or only for the wealthy? We are honored to be a part of the shift in that thinking. Having a second passport is now a strategic instrument for both financial and personal development, not a luxury. By offering structured payment alternatives, flexible plans, and advisory help, Optiva has made global citizenship more accessible to all.
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