Geneva, 19th June 2025, an internal review panel convened by the IMC has determined to: 1. Suspend the Business Membership of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. and it’s employee members (of the IMC); This measure is effective as of the date of this notice and shall remain in force pending the outcome of the Grenadian authorities’ […]
The Investment Migration Council (IMC) hereby confirms that, following the decision issued by IMA Grenada on 4 June 2025 – as outlined in Circular No. 6 of 2025 – the suspension of membership, previously imposed on Singapore Heng Sheng (Grenada) Development Pte. Ltd has been officially lifted with immediate effect. The company was initially suspended […]
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 […]
Today, on 29 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union found that the Maltese Citizenship by Investment pathways violates EU law. In a rare turn, the Court disagreed 100% with the Opinion of its Advocate General Collins, released on the 10th October 2024. Unlike the Advocate General, who recommended dismissing the case […]
Geneva, 8th April 2025, an internal review panel convened by the IMC has determined to: These measures are effective as of the date of this notice and shall remain in force pending the outcome of the Grenadian authorities’ investigation into the alleged illegal practices by the firm. The IMC will review the conclusions of the investigation […]
An article written by Rogerio Fernandes Ferreira, Managing Partner at RFF Lawyers and Duarte Ornelas Monteiro, Managing Senior Lawyer at RFF Lawyers What is it, and who is it for? In force since 2012, the residence permit regime for investment activities (ARI), also known as the Golden Visa was established by Law No. 23/2007, of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Source:Â 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 […]
Source: www.cfr.org Published: 21 October 2024 Programs that allow foreign investors to buy residency or citizenship in another country are growing in popularity, but some carry economic and security risks. What is investment migration? These programs allow individuals the legal right to live and work in a foreign country in return for making significant, qualifying […]
