Cuba’s Uncertain but Invertible Future

There has been much talk about Cuba in recent months; its bright new future and the significant opportunities awaiting all investors.

However, very little is being said about the risks associated with doing business in Cuba during this transition phase, especially after so many years of isolation.

With over 10-years investment experience in Cuba and 27 years globally, I find it surprising in many ways that Cuba was not on the savvy investor’s radar way before now.

For investors with insight, Cuba has long been considered the last realistic property and investment frontier left in the world. Yes, there are some other opportunities out there, but none are located 30 minutes from the largest and most powerful economy on the planet, or come with a history only Hemingway himself could have written.

Things are changing fast in Cuba, too fast in my opinion. Many other long-term investors that were in Cuba long before the recent change of heart by the US also share this belief. That’s not to say you shouldn’t be investing – this is one boat you don’t want to miss – but caution is required if you don’t have the benefit of local knowledge and experience, or the instinct to avoid the obstacles and pitfalls that await all investors, no matter what their size or industry.

When it comes to property, hospitality and leisure, in fact all investment opportunities in Cuba, the laws are still far from clear. The real investment landscape does not look at all like the world’s media and a lot of local companies are telling people.

Many investors are driving into the country with open wallets, keen to be part of the boom they believe is already taking place. But the truth of it is, any newcomer to the market is already five years too late in many ways. With knowledge of the market before the USA policy changes, however, you can still set back the clock and take advantage of the best opportunities on offer.

My companies and local partners use a unique approach to investment and asset management in Cuba. We work on a diverse and board spectrum of expertly researched investment opportunities, with a clear goal and exit plan to maximize profits and mitigate risk – investing time rather than funds at the outset.

The structure and self-regulation we implement throughout the investment process ensures full transparency and legal control, which also gives us control over all investment decisions and actions taken in the process.

Our dynamic, local expert approach has opened up opportunities for us in Cuba that have not even been noticed or offered to others, which allows us to keep our portfolios exclusive, thus ensuring safer investments.

The benefits and advantages that come with our services, whether leveraged for investment or simply used in an advisory capacity, go far beyond what is required in Western countries, and for good reason. Laws and legal rights are part of everyday corporate life in most counties, but in Cuba you have very few enforceable laws to protect you. An exit strategy is therefore the first rule of business – act, don’t react – because the latter approach will prove too late in most cases.

Our international group has developed and grown with long-term thinking and experience governing our approach to investment, as well as our efforts in building client relationships and expanding our business.

Cuba is not an opportunity that should be missed for any investors or corporations, but knowledge must be key to your approach if you are to have any chance of success.

Cuban Investment Group is the leader when it comes to knowledge and experience of investing in Cuba.

We are at your service.

Regards,

Mr. Kurt J Meerveld
MD/CEO
Cuban Investment Group Co Ltd
info@cubaninvestmentgroup.com
(Part of Palm Group Asia)

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