Author: darioa

Washington: FATF Works to Strengthen Financial Transparency, Combat Misuse of Virtual Assets

Source: content.govdelivery.com Published: 21 October 2021 FATF Works to Strengthen Financial Transparency, Combat Misuse of Virtual Assets  FATF Approves Public Consultation of Revisions to Beneficial Ownership Standards and Updated Guidance on Virtual Assets  WASHINGTON — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its October plenary today, the sixth session since the start of the ongoing COVID-19 […]

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Antigua and Barbuda: PM says fugitive Nigerian couple accused of fraud will be captured if they come to Antigua

Source: antiguaobserver.com Published: 20 October 2021 Prime Minister Gaston Browne has responded to reports that a Nigerian couple on the run for swindling thousands of investors to the tune of 22 billion Naira, had obtained citizenship from Antigua and Barbuda. Having heard the news while in Parliament yesterday, Browne said that while he is yet to […]

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United States: Latitude Consultancy Responds To Growing Demand From Ultra-High-Net-Worth U.S. Citizens Seeking Additional Residency Or Citizenship By Establishing Los Angeles Office

Source: latitudeworld.com/ Published: 16 October 2021 300% Increase in Citizenship and Residency by Investment Inquiries from Affluent Americans Considering a ‘Plan B’; Latitude Expands US Footprint with LA Office Opening the Door for In-Person Advisory Meetings to Protect High Net Worth and Family Office Legacies Latitude Consultancy Limited, a pioneer in residency and citizenship-by-investment consulting, announced […]

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The Importance of Due Diligence within the RCBI Industry.

Article was written by Roderick Cutajar, CEO, immVest International Within the Residency and Citizenship by Investment sector, multiple actors ranging from accredited agents, service providers as well as the relevant authorities are tasked with conducting and implementing rigorous due diligence procedures before onboarding and accepting a client. While levels of due diligence vary from one country […]

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Jamaica: Jamaica Sotheby’s honcho calls for automatic citizenship for international investors

Source: jamaicaobserver.com Published: 9 October 2021 Chief Executive Officer of luxury real estate company, Jamaica Sotheby’s, Julian Dixon, is calling on the Government of Jamaica to change the laws and grant immediate citizenship to large investors. Speaking at the official launch of Jamaica Sotheby’s at AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on Friday, Dixon argued that […]

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The Importance of EB-5 Due Diligence

Article was written by Noreen Hogan, President, CMB Regional Centers Investors need to do their homework and vet the regional centre they plan to work with, writes Noreen Hogan, President of CMB Regional Centers. She recommends non-vertically integrated EB-5 projects and debt-based investments as opposed to equity structures to minimise the financial risk. Thousands of […]

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Evolution in the investment migration industry; choosing your migration fund

Article was written by Steven M. Pepa, Managing Director, Saratoga Capital Partners As any industry player will tell you, the investment migration industry has traditionally been about lifestyle choices. Investors obtain their second citizenship or permanent residency solution usually after purchasing a compliant real estate, or to a lesser extent making a governmental donation. Investment […]

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Investment Migration’s Role in Tackling Development Challenges

Authors: Andres Solimano, Chairperson, Investment Migration Council Source: imidaily.com The current global environment poses both opportunities and challenges to investment migration. As the global North is making important progress in controlling the pandemic and re-starting their economies, many countries in the global South face a different reality: A lack of vaccines, weak public health systems, and […]

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