Executive Roundtable - CEOWORLD magazine The premier global business magazine providing expert insights, analysis, and news for CEOs, executives, industry leaders, and affluent individuals. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ceoworld.biz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-icon-32x32.png Executive Roundtable - CEOWORLD magazine 32 32 Uruguay Golden Visa 2026: Legal Residency, Real Estate, and a Powerful Passport https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/18/uruguay-golden-visa-2026-legal-residency-real-estate-and-a-powerful-passport/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:16 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259284

Why Uruguay’s Golden Visa Belongs on Every Board Agenda Uruguay sits in a rare niche: a small South American country with European‑style institutions, an investment‑grade profile, and a residency framework that does not require a hard minimum investment for legal residency. Instead, the country focuses on verifiable income, transparent funding sources, and genuine intention to […]

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Costa Rica Golden Visa 2026: Business-Friendly Residency in a Stable, Upper-Middle-Income Economy https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/18/costa-rica-golden-visa-2026-business-friendly-residency-in-a-stable-upper-middle-income-economy/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:53:43 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259282 Costa Rica

Why Costa Rica’s Golden Visa Matters to Global Investors Costa Rica aligns three levers that matter to board‑level decision‑makers: political stability, a service‑oriented economy, and a residency framework that is accessible without being “cheap.” Classified as an upper‑middle‑income country with strong human‑development indicators, it offers a safer, rules‑based environment than many regional peers, supported by […]

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Brazil Golden Visa 2026: Strategic Second Residency for CEOs, Family Offices, and Global Investors https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/18/brazil-golden-visa-2026-strategic-second-residency-for-ceos-family-offices-and-global-investors/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:27:58 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259278

Brazil Golden Visa: Why It Matters Now For investors accustomed to European Golden Visas, Brazil’s regime is striking for its combination of affordability, speed, and scale of underlying economy. Brazil’s investor visa (often branded as a Golden Visa or VIPER) can offer permanent residency status from day one in certain routes, particularly business and real […]

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Panama Golden Visa 2026: Residency by Investment for HNWIs, Family Offices, and Global Founders https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/18/panama-golden-visa-2026-residency-by-investment-for-hnwis-family-offices-and-global-founders/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:00:43 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259275 Panama City Panama

Why Panama’s Golden Visa Matters to Global Leaders Panama’s residency-by-investment ecosystem sits at the intersection of geography, trade, and tax efficiency, making it particularly attractive for board‑level decision‑makers who think in terms of portfolios, platforms, and long‑term optionality. Positioned as a logistics hub and financial center anchored by the Panama Canal, the country offers investors […]

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Building SOX-Ready Controls Without the Bureaucracy https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/17/building-sox-ready-controls-without-the-bureaucracy/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:17:18 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259228 Modern compliance SOX-Ready

Small manufacturers preparing for an IPO, merger, or private equity investment often face a sobering reality: investors want to see strong financial controls. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) sets the gold standard for these controls. But many small businesses assume SOX compliance means drowning in paperwork and hiring expensive consultants. It doesn’t have to. You can build SOX-ready […]

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Irwin Brar: The Builder Redefining Affordable Housing in Western Canada https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/16/irwin-brar-the-builder-redefining-affordable-housing-in-western-canada/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:28:56 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259199

A New Kind of Leader in Construction When you talk to Irwin Brar, you don’t just hear about buildings. You hear about people, responsibility, and a long family legacy that started long before he launched his own company. Today, as CEO of Apex Construction and COO of Ridge Apartments, Brar is helping shape the future […]

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Justin Kates: From the Tennis Court to the Boardroom https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/16/justin-kates-from-the-tennis-court-to-the-boardroom/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:22:30 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259196

A Competitive Edge That Translates Beyond Sports Justin Kates knows what it takes to win—on and off the court. Long before becoming Managing Partner at DuMoulin Black, one of Canada’s leading securities law firms, he learned the discipline and focus that now define his leadership style through years of competitive tennis. “Tennis gave me determination, […]

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Fink & Katz PLLC: Building Trust in New York’s Toughest Cases https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/16/fink-katz-pllc-building-trust-in-new-yorks-toughest-cases/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:15:01 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259194

When people call a lawyer, it is often one of the hardest days of their lives. For nearly three decades, Fink & Katz PLLC has been on the other end of those calls. From family disputes to criminal charges, the New York City firm has built its career on guiding clients through moments that carry […]

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Most Leaders Don’t Have a Communication Problem. They Have an Intent Problem. https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/15/most-leaders-dont-have-a-communication-problem-they-have-an-intent-problem/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:10:31 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259187 Andy Freed

Communication is inseparable from leadership. Not as a theory, but as a daily reality. Leaders guide, motivate, and develop people largely through how they communicate. It’s how priorities become shared understanding. It’s how strategy turns into action. And it’s how trust is built, or quietly eroded, over time. Yet many leaders struggle with communication. Not because they lack intelligence or experience. Most leaders […]

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How Arbor Users Are Saving Hundreds on Their Electric Bills Without Switching Utilities https://ceoworld.biz/2026/01/15/how-arbor-users-are-saving-hundreds-on-their-electric-bills-without-switching-utilities/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:35:54 +0000 https://ceoworld.biz/?p=259172

Arbor users report saving up to $600 annually on electricity by switching suppliers, not utilities, in deregulated energy markets. Their utility company still delivers power, responds to outages, and sends monthly bills. Only the supply rate changes. Arbor, an energy-switching platform operating in 12 deregulated states, identifies lower-cost electricity suppliers and handles the switch automatically. Collective savings across the […]

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