In an industry known for jargon, sales pitches, and sometimes conflicting information, IMBrief strives to deliver the information and news that actually matters.
We examine the programs that excel, the changes that you need to watch out for and how to know where your money is genuinely welcome.
Every Thursday, we distil the week's news and key investment migration intelligence into an 8-minute read that respects both your time and intelligence.
Why IMBrief Exists
The investment migration industry has a communication problem. Much of what is published is either industry-facing or part of a promotional content marketing strategy.
Content written by lawyers for lawyers can confuse the rest of us. Content produced by marketing teams promoting specific programs may lack balance.
Industry publications often focus on insider discussion, conference announcements, and regulatory minutiae that matter to providers but not investors who want a straightforward view of the big picture.
Would-be investment migration investors looking for legitimate global mobility options face a frustrating paradox: the more important the decision, the harder it is to find unbiased, accessible information.
IMBrief connects investors to the investment migration space without hype or jargon.
What Makes Us Different
Investor-First Perspective
We’re an investor-first publication. Every post starts with a simple question: What would an intelligent investor need to know?
Clarity Without Over-Simplicity
Complex doesn't have to mean complicated. We explain sophisticated concepts in plain English without dumbing anything down. You won’t find jargon unless it’s necessary, and when it is, we explain it.
We're An Independent Publication
We don't accept payment for editorial coverage. Our analysis calls programs as we see them, we’ll point out both opportunities and concerns. Our independence is non-negotiable.
Time-Conscious Delivery
Your Thursday morning brief is designed for the boarding lounge, the commute, or a quick scan between meetings. Eight minutes of substance, no filler.
About Andy Williamson
Andy is a certified investment migration practitioner (IMCM IM Cert) and a member of the Investment Migration Council.
Andy’s background spans journalism, professional writing, and digital publishing. His experience shapes IMBrief's distinctive voice: authoritative without being academic, detailed without being inaccessible.
With over two decades of experience running a location-independent business through multiple countries, Andy has a deep appreciation of the technical realities of global mobility that no amount of desk research can replicate.
His unique combination of a journalist's scepticism and an investor's pragmatism brings new light to the industry.
Our Editorial Standards
Accuracy First
We maintain accuracy by extensively fact-checking and verifying our information sources. If we spot a mistake, we’ll correct it promptly and inform our readership when necessary.
Original Analysis
We don’t repackaging press releases or regurgitate government announcements. Our posts include original analysis, context, and observations you won't find elsewhere.
An International Viewpoint
Although we’re based in the United Kingdom, our coverage and analysis maintain an international perspective, acknowledging that investment migration is, by its nature, borderless.
Our Audience
IMBrief has a growing readership that values our independent approach to reporting and analysis. Whether you're researching personal investment migration options that you can follow or learning more about the investment migration industry, our goal is to provide news and analysis in a format that makes sense.