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Position Paper by the Investment Migration Council (IMC) On the newly established European Anti-Money Laundering Authority

Published: 12th May 2025 On 30 March 2024, the European Union adopted a comprehensive legislative package aimed at strengthening its framework for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). This legislative overhaul marks a significant step in the EU’s efforts to reinforce financial integrity and security across Member States and includes provisions bringing […]

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IMC Unveils Due Diligence Platform in Collaboration with Exiger

The Investment Migration Council (IMC) has launched the IM Intelligence Hub, a cutting-edge due diligence platform designed to strengthen transparency, trust, and compliance within the investment migration sector. This milestone initiative is delivered in partnership with Exiger, a global leader in AI third-party risk assessment. As investment migration practitioners navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements, including […]

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Greece’s Residency Program and Its Global Appeal

Article written by Christina Georgaki IMCM Cert(IM), Founder and Managing Partner, Georgaki and Partners Law Firm Investment migration-often referred to as citizenship or residence by investment-has surged in popularity worldwide. This trend is fueled by factors such as globalization, which prompts high-net-worth individuals to diversify assets internationally and increasing demand for secure residency options in […]

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East Caribbean Central Bank Appoints Legal Consultant to Develop Regulatory Framework for Investment Migration

Source: stvincenttimes.com The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has appointed Ms. Lydia Elliott as the Legal Drafting Consultant responsible for developing a unified legislative framework to facilitate the establishment of a Regional Regulator for Citizenship by Investment (CIP/CBI) programs within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Ms. Elliott was selected through a rigorous competitive process following the […]

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E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: A viable non-immigrant alternative to Permanent Residency in the United States

An article written by Calvin Mazlumyan IMCM, Immigration Consultant – Private Client Advisor at Global Residence Index. A major concern high net worth U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Greencard holders) usually have, are the tax obligations to the IRS even after they move abroad. The U.S. is one of only two countries in the world where […]

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