A nearly 50% increase in enquiries overall about investment migration was recorded in the six months to June 2020 compared to the same period last year, driven by COVID-19 volatility. Most notable is America, with a dramatic 100% increase in enquiries from US citizens in the first six months of 2020. “Many are taking stock and ensuring they are better prepared for the next pandemic or major global disruption. The relentless volatility has resulted in a significant shift in how alternative residence and citizenship are perceived by high-net-worth investors,” said Henley & Partners CEO Dr. Juerg Steffen. St. Lucia ranks as the Caribbean citizenship programme of choice for high-net-worth individuals due to its Ease of Doing Business ranking and COVID-19 safety assessment.