Expats in the UAE will be allowed to stay back in the country for a “longer period of time” after retirement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced. The visa will be provided to expat retirees over the age of 55 […]
The situation The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s report on the impact of international students in the United Kingdom focuses on the UK government’s efforts to attract top students, including suggested revisions in post-study work rights. A closer look The main findings of the report are discussed below. General conclusion. The MAC reported that international students provide […]
Exiger, the award-winning provider of technology-enabled regulatory, financial crime, risk and compliance solutions, announced today that Transparency International UK will adopt its industry-first artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Exiger Insight 3PM powered by DDIQ. Transparency International is the world’s leading anti-corruption NGO. Their UK chapter’s integration of DDIQ firmly demonstrates technology’s critical role in reforming corporate ethics and bringing transparency to […]
The situation The EU Council of Ministers has adopted the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The regulation will enter into force after the text is published in the EU Official Journal, which is expected to occur in the coming months, and the system is expected to be operational by 2021. A closer look Registration before […]
St Kitts and Nevis’ government announces that 900 families have benefited from assistance through the Hurricane Relief Fund – the brainchild of Prime Minister Timothy Harris. A cash injection worth $11.5m has so far helped those affected by Hurricane Irma and Maria restore their homes. The funds come from the country’s popular citizenship by investment (CBI) programme – a […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the Dominica government to create a savings fund for natural disasters as it urged Roseau to continue implementing cost effective fiscal policies and reforms to support recovery while containing the expansion of the public debt. A statement issued by the Washington-based financial institution, noted that the IMF’s executive […]
Cryptocurrencies will not be used to purchase citizenship through the Individual Investor Programme (IIP), a spokesperson from the Parliamentary Secretariat for Financial Services has told The Malta Independent on Sunday. The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Index published by the Financial Times raised concerns that Malta’s intention to be at the frontline of blockchain technology could result in programme […]
In a first for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the state of Qatar is to offer permanent residency to a limited number of expats each year, it was announced today. The move, announced by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and passed by decree, allows up to 100 expats per year […]
Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of Thailand Elite Card, is set to offer 105 Elite cards to honour the foreign rescuers of the stranded football team in Tham Luang Cave two months ago. TPC has unveiled a new category of card called Elite Friends of Thailand specifically to reward the rescuers. The granting […]
TWEET SHARE The former chief officer for risk and compliance of Malta’s citizenship-by-investment programme has exited the agency to start an innovative online platform for the multi-millionaires seeking a second passport. Yakof Agius is an IT and risk specialist who spent the bulk of his career with HSBC Malta, before joining Henley & Partners as managing […]
