{"id":94533,"date":"2025-05-27T23:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T23:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/cno-future-fund-relaunches-as-vanuatus-gold-standard-ciip-option\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T23:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T23:42:09","slug":"cno-future-fund-relaunches-as-vanuatus-gold-standard-ciip-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/cno-future-fund-relaunches-as-vanuatus-gold-standard-ciip-option\/","title":{"rendered":"CNO Future Fund Relaunches as Vanuatu\u2019s Gold Standard CIIP Option"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p align=\"center\"><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>Photo Courtesy of: VIMB<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May  27, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=dBbxhReGYeKxVJuyjjBcKqTP5F5kHi8xocRjIt_b7A584KBzceR9gpiyTcxxe4fD8FffLiTdrTvYe3pusa6e9g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>The CNO Future Fund<\/u><\/a>\u00a0has officially relaunched under Vanuatu\u2019s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework, reinforcing its role as the leading option under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). Operated by VIMB Services Limited, the Fund is one of the few fully compliant entities confirmed by the government following an extensive review of all CIIP agents.<\/p>\n<p>The regulatory amendments, now in effect, require a minimum contribution of USD $165,000 for a main applicant with spouse and two dependents, inclusive of government due diligence fees. This includes a USD $60,000 direct government fee and a USD $50,000 five-year redeemable investment into a designated, government-approved fund. In addition, all designated agents must now submit quarterly and annual investment reports, financial statements, and employment data as part of enhanced compliance and transparency standards.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Agius, Managing Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yHAyKOe0NJe7wI7zgI6pRGsAvlomY1-JP6nuXIvqrI1oWceC1jSSqXK6a42bW49ioq0FUMusymYSpBtGZ3A4mGEXDei1aJIiWEChaPSvPM4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"VIMB Services Limited\">VIMB Services Limited<\/a>\u00a0and architect of the CNO Future Fund, welcomed the relaunch, emphasizing the fund\u2019s alignment with government reforms and long-term development goals.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe CNO Future Fund was purpose-built to deliver transparent, high-impact investment outcomes,\u201d<\/em> said Agius. <em>\u201cThis relaunch validates our structure and reinforces investor confidence in both the fund and the program.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In its first full year of operation, the CNO Future Fund raised USD $6.25 million, which was deployed in strategic investments, and achieved 32.62% Net-Asset Value (NAV) growth, despite a severe earthquake in December 2024 that disrupted much of Port Vila\u2019s infrastructure. Seventy percent of the Fund\u2019s operations were restored by Q1 2025, with all damages fully insured and repair work underway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key achievements include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:12pt;\"><strong>144 CIIP citizenship applications<\/strong> processed<\/li>\n<li><strong>USD $8.2 million in direct government revenue<\/strong> generated<\/li>\n<li><strong>30% equity stake in Vanuatu Baskets<\/strong>, the country\u2019s leading coconut oil producer<\/li>\n<li><strong>New coconut plantation acquired<\/strong> on Malekula Island to secure long-term supply<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copra hubs established<\/strong> in Epi, Ambrym, Malekula, with expansion in the Santo islands <\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrades to the copra mill infrastructure<\/strong>, improving production and safety<\/li>\n<li><strong>230+ tons\/month of CNO production capacity<\/strong> \u2014 enough to power 2MW of renewable energy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exports initiated<\/strong> to New Zealand and New Caledonia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four 7-ton trucks delivered<\/strong> to support rural logistics<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12pt;\"><strong>Over 55 new jobs created<\/strong> and <strong>65+ rural bank accounts opened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be recognized not just for compliance, but for delivery,\u201d <\/em>Agius added. <em>\u201cOur NAV performance and infrastructure investments are directly contributing to Vanuatu\u2019s energy independence and rural development.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Fund has also advanced key national priorities, including support for Vanuatu\u2019s 2030 goal of 100% renewable energy generation. Ongoing negotiations with UNELCO and global partners explore the use of coconut oil biofuel for grid power and maritime use. Plans are in motion to install 2x1MW biofuel-powered generators, further establishing Vanuatu\u2019s renewable credentials.<\/p>\n<p>The Fund\u2019s upcoming value-adding investment focus includes transforming old coconut plantations into high-value timber products, expanding supply chain activity into the kava and cocoa sectors, developing land projects with accredited processing centers to support local communities and streamline agricultural exports and integrated end-use supply in the Agri-Tourism Sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About VIMB Services Limited<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VIMB Services Limited is a government-appointed Designated Agent for Vanuatu\u2019s Citizenship by Investment Programs, including the Development Support Program (DSP) and the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). Headquartered in Port Vila, Vanuatu with global reach, VIMB provides application processing, fund management, and project implementation services. Through the CNO Future Fund, VIMB channels investor capital into sustainable initiatives that support national development in renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and community resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Information:<\/strong><br \/>Daniel Agius<br \/>VIMB Services Limited<br \/>Email: info@vimb.org<br \/>Website: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=5rMyWQGju7MmAhKe5kVz7jk_z92tMrYT7PL_XvvtreMsStQLOeeoUdOAAriXF2cjlJopOJdykJAjcs9DnLt6gQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.vimb.org\">www.vimb.org<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=evixr-ParpmPHn2IX4X08V79Pyt_qOuTk6UVPnxSXNK9CMd3HmRzAiWpNdjG80imOQcAzDwODhN00CVhqaEingdLIg2mYVMiUKPGU64w636n9iE0OVwgGS3gnVF6b7xN_mdYtGp3iaDNdo8rNukBeQ2RwEbDXlY9MQiUrVJh374hM_JwmrLZTsgesl7nUIKkfo881ntbck2fEeJbutUwV_N_v7gtWqVcrBkXZBJ7DLzCxu94hpBOVADZp079qcDcXT0wylZF45WKcVm7J-0Wgg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/4142f506-d220-43a9-93c0-7c30fce17874<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/N2FkZTUwODMtZWQ4MS00MjUwLThjNDUtOWYwYzc1OWQzNmJhLTUwMDE0NzMxMS0yMDI1LTA1LTI3LWVu\/tiny\/VIMB-Services-Limited.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Courtesy of: VIMB PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The CNO Future Fund\u00a0has officially relaunched under Vanuatu\u2019s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework, reinforcing its role as the leading option under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). 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