An article written by Karen Kelly, Vice President and Global Head of Investment Migration at Exiger for the IM Yearbook 2025. The investment migration industry is undergoing a transformation as calls for more robust Know Your Customer (KYC) standards grow louder, and internal stakeholders look to take a proactive approach. Increased scrutiny from the European […]
An article written by Christos Vardikos, Attorney at Vardikos & Vardikos and the Consul a.h. for the Commonwealth of Dominica and President of the Consular Corps in Greece for the IM Yearbook 2025 Christos Vardikos, who manages the boutique law firm Vardikos & Vardikos, shares insights into the trends shaping client preferences, the unique advantages […]
An article written by Jonathan Cardona, CEO of Residency Malta Agency for the IM Yearbook 2025. Malta has revised the eligibility criteria, investment requirements and fees for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), effective January 1, 2025. “The MPRP, as was its predecessor the MRVP (Malta Residence and Visa Programme), was ideated to offer value […]
An article written by Marie-Therese Johnson is the head of Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) for the IM Yearbook 2025. Established in 1993, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has evolved into a vital funding source for projects that enhance social welfare, build resilient infrastructure, and support environmental sustainability. Dominica’s CBI Programme channels funds […]
An article written by Christina Georgaki, Founder of Georgaki & Partners Law Firm for the IM Yearbook 2025. In 2024, Greece adopted a distinctive approach to investment migration, diverging from the broader European trend. While the European Union has expressed increasing opposition to such schemes, Greece has recalibrated its Golden Visa programme to attract foreign […]
An article written by Hakan Cortelek, Chairman of Beyond Global Partners for the IM Yearbook 2025. Beyond Global Partners stands at the forefront of the global investment migration industry, empowering high-net-worth individuals to explore new residency and citizenship opportunities through strategic investment pathways. With an extensive network and a deep commitment to investor success, the […]
An article written by Lisa Chanesman, Chairperson of the IM Community of Practice for the IM Yearbook 2025. With approval and encouragement from the Investment Migration Council Board of Governors, the IMC Secretariat is embarking on an innovative and bold strategy aimed at enhancing its global outreach. It is fostering improved exchanges with its current […]
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 […]
This article was originally printed in the IIUSA Regional Center Business Journal’s November 2024 edition, written by George McElwee, founding member and managing partner of Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP) and Aaron Grau, Founder of Grau & Associates, LLC. IIUSA has long wanted to establish better communications with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). […]
An article written by Kristina Lapshina, Business Development Director at Quadrantis Capital for the IM Yearbook 2025. Kristina Lapshina, Business Development Director at Quadrantis Capital, delves into the strategic investment opportunities available for international investors aiming to secure Portugal’s coveted Golden Visa. What are the types of investment funds Quadrantis Capital currently promotes for the […]
