An investment firm out of Africa just dropped its take on what rich people need to worry about going forward, and it basically boils down to having backup plans across multiple countries. Franklin Nechi runs Optiva Capital Partners and told some business reporters that being stuck in one spot is a bad move when you could be spreading money around and grabbing citizenship somewhere else. His whole pitch is that a second passport stops being some flex for ultra-wealthy types and turns into legitimate protection when your home currency tanks or markets get sketchy.
The company helps clients lock down residency permits and property deals across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Nechi says thousands of African families have already gone through the process to set up alternative bases and get their kids into better schools or healthcare systems. His crew is pushing into more real estate advisory work and wealth retention stuff for people who want options when things go sideways at home.
The company helps clients lock down residency permits and property deals across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Nechi says thousands of African families have already gone through the process to set up alternative bases and get their kids into better schools or healthcare systems. His crew is pushing into more real estate advisory work and wealth retention stuff for people who want options when things go sideways at home.
