IMC Due Diligence Debut: Strengthening Trust and Transparency in Investment Migration
An article written by Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger and Dario Aquilina, Head of Business and Digital Services at the Investment Migration Council for the IM Yearbook 2025.
The Investment Migration Council (IMC) has taken a bold and visionary step in launching its Due Diligence service aptly named the IM Intelligence Hub (IMIH), addressing the evolving regulatory landscape in investment migration.
This initiative aligns with the European Union’s latest antimoney laundering (AML) directives, which now categorise investment migration operators as obliged entities under AMLD6. As the EU enforces stricter rules to combat money laundering and counter the financing of terrorism (CFT), IM operators face heightened scrutiny to ensure compliance and uphold integrity.
To enhance the efficiency and reliability of this new service, the IMC has partnered with Exiger, a global leader in AI driven risk and compliance solutions. Exiger’s award-winning technology platform, DDIQ, is an AI-powered due diligence solution that greatly enhances and accelerates organised fact-finding, enabling confident and timely decision-making.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Investment Migration Council, bringing Exiger’s award winning AI platform to their membership. Together we’ll help the investment migration industry meet the increased complexity and demand for greater due diligence efforts. This collaboration is a natural fit for Exiger and the IMC as we both share a commitment to integrity and transparency,” says Exiger’s CEO Brandon Daniels.
By integrating Exiger’s advanced capabilities, the IMC reinforces the integrity of its due diligence processes, ensuring members can confidently navigate complex regulatory challenges.
“Exiger was the first to bring technology-enabled solutions to Investment Migration risk management. This partnership with the IMC now brings a harmonised approach to IM programs and industry practitioners alike in navigating their risk, charting a path to a safer and more sustainable future for the industry,” Mr Daniels asserts.
This service, which IMC will offer at a competitive introductory rate, underscores IMC’s commitment to strengthening trust, transparency, and professionalism within the investment migration sector.
To explore the nuances of this new service, Dario Aquilina IMCM Cert(IM), IMC Head of Business & Digital Services, shares insights on how IMC’s Due Diligence solution stands out in the global investment migration arena.
What inspired the Investment Migration Council (IMC) to launch the IMC Intelligence Hub, and how does it fit into the organisation’s mission?
Our mission has always been to set global standards and promote transparency and ethical behaviour in the investment migration field. The new Due Diligence service builds on this foundation by offering a superior quality, affordable, and rapid solution to address the growing complexities of compliance and risk management faced by practitioners and clients. This addition strengthens our role as a trusted global platform.
What differentiates IMC’s Due Diligence service from existing offerings in the market?
Our service is powered by Exiger’s DDIQ technology solution. After thorough analysis, IMC determined DDIQ to be the most advanced, cutting-edge AI technology, which ensures optimal, qualitative results. Unlike traditional methods, it’s fully automated, enabling us to deliver risk assessments with unparalleled depth, speed and accuracy. This combination of advanced technology and affordability makes our service cost-effective and highly competitive.
How will the integration of AI technology enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Due Diligence process?
Exiger’s AI allows us to streamline the risk analysis process by rapidly ingesting and interpreting data from multiple sources, including premium data sources, open web, and proprietary lists.
The system uses configurable risk rules to organise and rank information by relevance. This reduces false positives and provides clear, actionable insights, empowering businesses to make confident decisions quickly.
Could you elaborate on the types of clients or scenarios where IMC’s Due Diligence service will prove most beneficial?
Our service is ideal for investment migration practitioners and compliance teams managing Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and third-party partnerships. It also facilitates ongoing monitoring. It is precious for those operating in complex regulatory environments or emerging markets, where discreet, local expertise is often crucial.
How does this initiative align with IMC’s broader goals of fostering trust and professionalism within the investment migration industry?
By offering a robust, streamlined Due Diligence approach, this initiative supports IMC’s broader objectives of fostering trust and professionalism within the investment migration industry.
By adopting this platform, stakeholders, including governments, can reduce processing times, enhance efficiency, and lower costs. IMC encourages governments to recommend licensed agents and marketing agents to make use of this platform, which is continuously updated with the latest directives and legislation from the EU and the US.
Through the provision of a comprehensive due diligence service, we aim to raise industry standards and strengthen trust among all stakeholders. This initiative reflects our commitment to equipping members with the necessary tools to not only enhance their compliance efforts but also to establish themselves as responsible and ethical participants in the global market.
What long-term impact do you anticipate this service will have on IMC’s membership and the wider investment migration community?
We expect it to solidify IMC’s role as the sector’s preeminent authority in the field by offering members a valuable resource that drives both business growth and regulatory compliance. Over time, this will contribute to increased transparency and professionalism in investment migration, benefiting clients, practitioners, and governments alike.
