The CBI Index: introducing the researcher
The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Index is the brainchild of James McKay, a research analyst and consultant with more than a decade’s experience in the implementation and execution of complex research and data analysis projects.
Upon obtaining a degree in psychology and statistics from University College London, James gained considerable research experience working in the fields of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), pharmaceuticals, and later, finance and investment. This then impelled him to turn his attention to one of the most dynamic sectors of modern immigration: citizenship by investment.
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James used guidance from the OECD’s Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators, and applied a five-stage process to produce the CBI Index.
The first, ‘pre-proposal stage’ required him to attend meetings, speak to experts, and gain general knowledge on economic citizenship.
The second, ‘proposal stage’ saw him design the CBI Index.
The third, ‘information gathering stage’ involved the collection of primary and secondary data, such as the laws, regulations, and practices of the many jurisdictions currently offering citizenship by investment to qualifying foreigners.
The fourth, ‘product build’ stage comprised the analysis and interpretation of the collected data.
The final and fifth ‘review stage’ saw James make a final assessment of results.
James is proud to have generated the first-ever up-to-date, comprehensive breakdown of today’s citizenship by investment programmes.
