On September 17, in an apparent major policy shift, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan promised citizenship to 1.5 million Afghan refugees. In the same speech, he also stated he will provide passports to the parents of the children born in Pakistan. This policy decision, however, is not exclusively for Afghans as Khan has also stated […]
The European Commission plans to issue recommendations to member states selling citizenship in return for investment in November, the EU justice and gender equality commissioner said in Nicosia on Friday, noting also that Cyprus must improve enforcement of anti-money laundering legislation.. “We had a good debate about the need to take all preventative steps not to allow […]
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 […]
