Category: News

IMC Member Exiger has AI Tech adopted by Transparency International UK

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 […]

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European Union: EU Council of Ministers Adopts European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

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 […]

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Government Rehabilitates 900 Homes Via Hurricane Relief Fund

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 […]

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IMF wants Dominica to Set up Savings Fund to Deal with Natural Disasters

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 […]

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Cryptocurrencies will not be used in IIP Purchases – Government

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 […]

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Former IIP Executive Sets up ‘booking.com’ for Passport Hunters

 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 […]

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