Thursday, 11 July 2024
Speakers:
On May 30, 2024, the Council adopted a new anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) legislative package. The updated rules significantly impact the investment migration industry (IM), which is now within the legislative scope. With more stringent requirements for certain member state authorities, firmer rules on the private industry and a new EU enforcing and overseeing body, the consequences for the IM industry are political, legal and reputational. Moreover, the EU’s bold move in that regard is set to have an impact on third parties (countries, intermediaries and investors) with interest in the EU.
The legislative package contains three key texts of direct relevance to the investment migration industry:
- The AMLA Regulation (AMLA-R) establishes and empowers a new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).
- The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) harmonizes rules related to customer due diligence (CDD), reporting, transparency concerning beneficial owners, and anonymous instruments.
- The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD 6) introduces reforms that must be implemented into national laws by each member state.
These new rules will have political, legal, and reputational consequences for the investment migration industry. However, they also provide an opportunity for us to work together as an industry to meet these new standards and continue to provide valuable services to our clients and ensure you continue to operate in the sector.
During this webinar, the IMC and industry experts will explain the implications of these changes and address any questions or queries you may have.
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Eric Major IMCM, CEO, Latitude Consultancy
Nadine Goldfoot IMCM, Managing Partner, Fragomen
Patricia Casaburi IMCM, Managing Director, Global Citizens Solutions
Oriol Molas IMCM, Managing Partner & Founder, Orience
Marion Suite IMCM, CEO, World Grenada Inc.
Troy Hanley IMCM, Managing Director, Henley & Partners
With the shock announcements from Ireland and Portugal these past weeks, there is a lot of uncertainty and misinformation being published on these two highly successful migration pathways. In this episode of ‘Crossing Borders’, the IMC has invited Nadine Goldfoot, Managing Partner of Fragomen and IMC Board Member, Eric Major, CEO of Latitude, Patricia Casaburi, Managing Director of Global Citizen Solutions, Oriol Molas, Founder & Managing Partner of Orience, Marion Suite, CEO of World Grenada Inc. and Troy Hanley, Managing Director at Henley & Partners to share their analysis of the situation and thoughts and opinions on the future of Investment Migration pathways.
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Daniel B. Lundy, Partner, Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Rupy Cheema, CEO, EB5 Diligence
Understanding why direct EB-5 investments are a true alternative to the popular US Regional Center Program
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Charmaine Quinland Donovan, Chief Executive Officer, Antigua and Barbuda CIU
Outlining the economical and societal value of citizenship-by-investment in Antigua and Barbuda
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Dimitry Kochenov, Head of Rule of Law Research Group, CEU Democracy Institute
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Geoffrey DuBoulay, Managing Director, Polaris
Keith Isaac, General Manager, Polaris
Discussing the rule of law and the work of the courts in the Caribbean
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
What’s happening with the Portuguese Golden Visa?
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Dr Mario Gutierrez, Macro-Economic Advisor, International Monetary Fund
Analyses of the economic situation of Caribbean states, highlighting the impact of Covid-19 and the role of capital inflows from investment migration
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
Marie’ Lou Cutajar, Head of Education and Training, IMC Education & Training
A walk through of the IMCET’s journey, where it started, to where it’s going.
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022 & IMC Education & Training
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Andres Solimano, Chairperson, Investment Migration Council
With the recovery of the global economy remaining uneven from the coronavirus pandemic, strengthening the economic benefits of investment migration will help the global economy bounce back.
In association with Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
Wednesday, 9 March 2022
David Regueiro Santalla – Group Chief Operating Officer, RIF Trust
Roderick Cutajar – CEO & Co-Founder, immVest International
Laura Mintz – Managing Director & Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, Mintz Group
Reviewing the main highlights of 2021 and analysing what challenges and opportunities 2022 holds for investment migration
In association with immVest International & Investment Migration Yearbook 2021/2022
immVest International Limited is a Company that provides a wide range of residency and citizenship by investment services. As an approved accredited agent bearing license number AKM-IMMV-22, immVest International specialises in the Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP) and the Malta Residency to Citizenship Programme. It also offers opportunities to apply for other reputable European by investment Programmes. Services offered include due diligence and compliance, property advisory and other Corporate services in partnership with licensed preferred entities. Through its network of B2B agents and partners across the Globe, in a relatively short period of time, immVest has become a trusted brand in the immigration by investment business. Its vision is to continue to grow, share the success with all levels of personnel and most importantly to provide a robust element of staff dedication, knowledge, passion and support to those seeking to work with immVest.
Wednesday, 22 September 2021
Rupert Gather – Chairman, InvestUK
Investing in Great Britain has always been lucrative, but the environment has changed dramatically in the last few years, BREXIT, Closed borders, heightened government red tape, and confusing immigration laws have hampered progress. In this Crossing Borders Programme we talk with Rupert Gather, chairman of Invest UK about what’s driving immigration to the UK and the country’s attraction in a post BREXIT system
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
Latitude Consultancy Limited
Premier Law
Polaris Citizenship & Investment Consultancy Services Limited
Beshara Global Migration Law Firm
Join us in this edition of Crossing borders, for a round up of updates from different investment migration sectors and markets by IMC corporate members.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Rogelio Caceres, Founder and CEO of RCG Global
In this edition of Crossing borders, we shall be discussing how many HNWI’s based in the North American region are increasingly considering alternative residence or citizenship – a new investment migration market is emerging and waiting to be explored
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Thursday, 01 April 2021
Andres Solimano, IMC Chair & Founder & Chair of the International Center for globalization and development
In this edition of Crossing borders, we deep dive into the little known UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and importantly how investment migration has the potential to advance the 2030 Sustainable development Agenda.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
Zac Lucas, Partner, McCarthy Denning
During this “Crossing Borders” broadcast, we will be having a discussion with Zac Lucas about how the regulation of the investment migration industry continues to develop. Concerns surrounding the use of investment migration to circumvent reporting under the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and its EU equivalent (DAC2) has resulted in publication and local enactment of the OECD Mandatory Disclosure Rules for CRS Avoidance Arrangements (MDRs) and its EU equivalent (DAC6). The planned webinar coincides with launch of the dedicated IMC CRS/MDR learning module, and is designed to introduce key issues surrounding the CRS and MDR as they apply to migration agents and steps migration agents need to take in order to remain compliant.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Thursday, 11 February 2021
Kristin Surak, Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics
During today’s “Crossing Borders” broadcast, we will be discussing how Covid-19 will transform the investment migration market and will accelerate the already existing trend of regionalisation on a scale never before seen. Today’s guest on Crossing Borders will talk about international mobility, the changing market dynamics from the supply and demand side.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 09 December 2020
Ron Klasko IMCM, Managing Partner, Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP, USA
Andres Solimano IMCM, President, International Center for Globalization and Development,Chile
Noreen Hogan, President, CMB Regional Centers ,
Rogelio Caceres IMCM, Founder and CEO, RCG Global,
After weeks of uncertainty, Joe Biden has won the US presidential election. During Donald Trump’s four years in office, America’s relationship with the world changed profoundly and impacted many areas of immigration both in and out of the USA. In todays ‘crossing Borders’ by IMC Streaming our panel of experts will go into detail into what’s next? What we can expect from a Biden / Harris Whitehouse, the impact on the economy, international relations and investment migration. Join Denis Kravchenko, Head of Stakeholder Relations at the IMC, Ron H. Klasko of Klasko Immigration Partners, Andres Solimano of the International Center for Globalization and Development, Noreen Hogan, President, CMB Regional Centers And Rogelio Caceres Founder and CEO, RCG Global for an in-depth analysis.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Elena Basheska, EU Law Expert, London
Kieron Sharp, CEO, FACT, London
Peter Vincent, Global Security Expert, Washington DC,
Miklos Ligeti, Director, Transparency International, Budapest,
The European Commission has written to Malta and Cyprus demanding they end their citizenship by investment programmes citing their incompatibility with union law. In todays ‘Crossing Borders’ our experts will unravel the meaning of infringement procedures, and what Malta and Cyprus can expect in the coming months. We will also delve into the contents of the letters with a particular focus on the genuine links criteria, but extend our discussion to include security issues, due diligence and hear from Transparency International who have examined IM closely for the last few years.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Damien Martinez, CEO, FACEPOINT, France
During today’s broadcast, we will be discussing how the world of Investment Migration faces major security challenges. Some programmes are used for criminal purposes and can permanently undermine the reputation of a country or even an entire region. The emergence of new programmes must be accompanied with new and increasingly powerful crime-fighting tools, including the use of next-generation biometric Watchlists.
In association with FACEPOINT
Wednesday, 5th August 2020
- Kristin Surak, Associate Professor of Politics, SOAS University of London.
During today’s “Crossing Borders” broadcast, we will be covering Prof. Surak’s research into the drivers of demand for RCBI options. The discussion will address both the direct motives of clients as well as geopolitical reconfigurations that affect the market.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 9th September 2020
- Stephen Strnisha, CEO, Cleveland International Fund, USA.
- Robert W. Kraft, CEO and Chairman of FirstPathway Partners & IIUSA Board of Directors.
- Patrick Hogan, CEO, CMB Regional Centers, USA.
- Tom Rosenfeld, President & CEO, CanAm Enterprises, USA
During today’s broadcast, we will be discussing the U.S. EB-5 Regional Center Program ahead of its scheduled September 30, 2020 “Sunset Date”. Hear from industry leaders on the state of play on Capitol Hill as well as insights into the coming Presidential election and the impact it may have on the EB-5 Program moving forward. Key topics include EB-5 legislative updates; Thoughts on the upcoming presidential election and the role EB-5 will play in economic recovery in the year ahead.
In association with IIUSA
Wednesday, 26th August 2020
- Laura Austin IMCM, Advisory Committee, Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, BDO. USA LLP. International Accountants.
- Edward C. Beshara IMCM, Advisory Committee, (Discussion Leader) Attorney at Law, BesharaPA Global Migration Law Firm, USA Approvable Immigration Solutions since 1983, Active Committee Member IIUSA (Invest in the USA) organization.
- Jon Matzner, CEO, EIC Technology, Immigration Business Solutions through Acquiring US Businesses. Former US State Department and US Consular Officer with the US Foreign Service.
- Craig Rasile, partner Restructuring and Forensic, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Attorney at Law, Committee Member American Bankruptcy Institute.
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how during these times of economic and financial concerns, a new dawn has emerged, which necessitates the HNWI to pursue a new initiative which utilizes the existing E-2 or L-1A (when available) and EB-1C processes.
In association with Beshara Global Migration Law Firm
Thursday, 30th July 2020
Robert W. Kraft, CEO and Chairman of FirstPathway Partners & IIUSA Board of Directors.
Christine Chen, Chief Operating Officer, CanAm Enterprises, USA
Noreen Hogan, President, CMB Regional Centers, USA.
Stephen Strnisha, CEO, Cleveland International Fund, USA.
During today’s broadcast, we will be having an in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of U.S. investment immigration options. This is your chance to learn more about the EB-5 Regional Center Program, hear important updates from the industry trade association and learn from industry leaders. Key topics to include: EB-5 Program Basics; a look at the EB-5 Process; Recent Regulations and Chance and COVID-19s impact on the program and look ahead.
In association with IIUSA
Wednesday, 15th July 2020
Ghada Alatrash, Ph.D. Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Women’s and Gender Studies, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada
During this broadcast, we will be discussing the misunderstood notion of feminism. and the urgent need for a call of a collective movement to continue to help women in our humanity, across nations, especially today when domestic violence is on the rise during the COVID pandemic.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Thursday, 9th July 2020
Ismini Zoirou, Investment Promotion and Facilitation Executive, Enterprise Greece, Greece
Yanica Woods, Senior Lawyer and Head of Malta Operations, Global Information Consulting Group (GICG), Malta
Tiago Gali de Carvalho Macedo, Lawyer, NEXT – Gali Macedo & Associados – Law Firm, Portugal
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how the leading EU residency programmes have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and what is the future outlook.
In association with Enterprise Greece
Wednesday, 8th July 2020
Gerd Damitz, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant & Business Strategist, AMIRSALAM & DAMITZ, Canada
Richard Kurland, Immigration Lawyer and Policy Analyst, Kurland, Tobe, Canada
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how COVID has been managed for people and the economy; Canada’s agenda on using this competitive advantage and the increased opportunities for business immigration programmes in Atlantic Canada.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 1st July 2020
Eric Major IMCM, CEO, Latitude Consultancy Limited, Jersey
Christopher Willis IMCM, Managing Director – GOVAD & Programme Delivery, Latitude Consultancy Limited, Jersey
Brandon Ing IMCM, Head of Marketing, Latitude Consultancy Limited, Jersey
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how the RCBI market has become a crowded market-place with tight margins, no barriers to entry and, in the Caribbean in particular, a fully commoditized and transactional offering. With no one single player owning more than 5% marketshare, and the mass affluent market segment being wipe-out by COVID, there is little prospect for growth in the near term for CBI firms. RBI programs, on the other hand, are poised to make a comeback. Grade A nations like the UK, Germany, Canada and Australia are back in peoples mind. And with those countries favoring ‘active’ entrepreneurs over passive investors, the future of our industry lies in matching the entrepreneurial talent and capital of our clients with start-ups and pre-revenue enterprises. More than ever, our economies need our clients’ “Reconstruction Capital”, both human and financial.
In association with Latitude Consultancy Limited
Wednesday, 24th June 2020
Alexander Varnavas IMCM, RCBI Lawyer, Varnavas Law Firm, Greece
During this broadcast, we will be discussing the Greek Golden Visa programme, the different investment options, the requirements and the beneficiaries, as well as we will come through all recent developments.
In association with Varnavas Law Firm
Wednesday, 10th June 2020
Sue Nickason, VP Marketing and Sales, Dart Real Estate, Cayman Islands
Daniel Altneu IMCM, Senior Associate, Bedell Cristin Cayman Partnership (formerly Solomon Harris), Cayman Islands
During this broadcast, we will be discussing the Cayman Islands which offer one of the highest GDP’s and standards of living in the world and one of the lowest population densities on the planet, this cosmopolitan and tropical island features modern infrastructure, stability and security, excellent healthcare and a sound economy free of Government debt. RBI schemes start with a USD $1.2m investment in real estate and a 30 day per annum residency requirement.
In association with DART Real Estate & Bedell Cristin
Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Evangelia Eliadou IMCM, Executive Director, Pafilia Property Developers Ltd, Cyprus
Jacopo Zamboni IMCM, Director, Henley & Partners, Switzerland
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how and if the client’s expectations and selection criteria (of global investment programmes) have changed after this pandemic and how COVID-19 has triggered operational changes as far as the CIP is concerned, and investment outlook for the future.
In association with Pafilia Property Developers Ltd and Henley & Partners
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Mohammed Asaria, Co-founder and Managing Director, Range Developments, Dubai
Percival Clouden, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBI), Grenada
During this broadcast, we will be discussing Grenada’s citizenship by investment programme, its benefits and competitive analysis over its peers and an E2 visa route to residency in the United States.
In association with Range Developments
Wednesday, 27th May 2020
Hong Kong: Jennifer Lai IMCM, Managing Partner and Head of North Asia, Henley & Partners
New York: Ron Klasko IMCM, Managing Partner, Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
London: Nadine Goldfoot IMCM, Partner, Fragomen LLP
Caribbean: Christopher Willis IMCM, Managing Director – Government Advisory and Programme Delivery Latitude Consultancy Ltd
Malta: Warren Zahra, Managing Director, Alphine Sterling Travel & Tourism
During this broadcast, we will be hearing from the IMC’s Regional Representative Officers (RROs) on the situation in their respective regions. New York, Hong Kong, London & Caribbean
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 20th May 2020
Dr. Mario Gutierrez, Macroeconomic Advisor International Monetary Fund for Dominica; IMF Fiscal Affairs Department Roster of Macro Fiscal Experts
Ms. Charmaine Donovan IMCM, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Antigua & Barbuda
Ambassador Colin Murdoch IMCM, Chairman, Citizenship by Investment Programme Board, Antigua & Barbuda
Mr. Les Khan, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), St. Kitts & Nevis
Mr. Alfred Nestor IMCM, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Saint Lucia
During this broadcast, we will discuss the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and how it affects their country, explore solutions and share information about the impact of the crisis.TOPIC
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Thursday, 14th May 2020
Chad Ellsworth IMCM, Partner, Fragomen Worldwide, USA
During this broadcast, we will be discussing how in the age of Covid-19 and global pandemics, entrepreneurs and investors are increasingly looking to leverage U.S. and other global entrepreneurial and investor immigration programmes as an insurance policy to diversify business opportunity and residency during a worldwide economic downturn.
In association with Fragomen
Wednesday, 13th May 2020
Edward Beshara IMCM, Attorney at Law, Beshara PA Global Migration Law Firm, USA
Robert Kraft IMCM, CEO and Chairman of FirstPathway Partners & President of IIUSA, USA
Byron Sutton, President of the World Trade Centers of Florida and Committee Chairman of Trade Markets for The World Trade Center Association, USA
Laura Austin IMCM, Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, BDO USA LLP, USA
Walid Moussa, Chairman and CEO, PBM “Property, Brokerage and Management”, World President 2019-2020 of FIABCI “The International Real Estate Federation” President, REAL “The Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon,” Lebanon
During this broadcast, we will be discussing the current EB-5 regulations in respect to the required investment amount and President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending immigration and exempting EB-5 and non-immigrant visas. There are many HNWIs who desire to enter the US quickly and the panellists will discuss the various timelines for visa entries into the US and the concurrent EB-5 process.
In association with IIUSA
Thursday, 7th May 2020
Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM Cert IM, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
Denis Kravchenko IMCM Cert IM, Head of Stakeholder Relations, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
During this broadcast, we will look at what levels of membership are available, and their respective benefits.
In association with Investment Migration Council Education & Training
Wednesday, 6th May 2020
Laura Austin IMCM, Head of Investment Migration Due Diligence, BDO, USA
James Swenson IMCM, Vice President and Head of International, Exiger Diligence EMEA and APAC, UK
Sylwia Wolos IMCM, Head of Proposition (Enhanced Due Diligence), Refinitiv, UK
During this broadcast, we will discuss the state of play of due diligence in the investment migration sector and explore the potential for minimum standards across the industry.
In association with BDO, Exiger, Refinitiv
Thursday, 30th April 2020
Andres Solimano IMCM, President, International Center for Globalisation and Development, Chile
During this broadcast, we will focus on how the incoming slowdown / recession due to COVID-19 and contention measures compare with previous recessions in the world economy and how we can cope with the current slump. How will this effect investment migration; will it be stopped? Will it recover?
In association with Investaureum
Wednesday, 29th April 2020
Jennifer Lai IMCM, Managing Partner and Head of North Asia, Henley & Partners, Hong Kong
Joe Wan, Chief Executive Officer, Tricor, Hong Kong
Oscar Liu TEP, Chief Executive Officer, Noah Holdings International Limited, Hong Kong
David Chen IMCM, Managing Director, Visas Consulting Group, Shanghai
During this broadcast, we will be discussing post COVID-19 life in Asia. CEOs of leading organisations in business expansion, wealth management, and immigration in China and Hong Kong will share their insights on challenges, BCP, and the most exciting views on opportunities after COVID-19 in their industries and in China / HK
In association with Henley & Partners
Thursday, 23rd April 2020
H.Ronald Klasko IMCM, Managing Partner, Klasko Immigration Law Partners LLP, USA
During this broadcast, we will be discussing US visa and permanent residence options for high net worth individuals and investors and how they are impacted by the events of 2020, including closures of consulates, travel restrictions and travel bans, restrictive interpretations of certain visa categories and processing delays. Against this backdrop, we will compare and contrast E-2 and L-1 visa options and EB-1-C and EB-5 green card options, as well as other possible strategies.
In association with Range Developments
Wednesday, 22nd April 2020
- Denis Kravchenko IMCM Cert IM, Head of Stakeholder Relations, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
- Mohammed Asaria IMCM, Vice Chairman, Range Developments, Dubai
- George Dokuchaev, Commercial Director, Prime Property, Cyprus
- Frederico Seixas IMCM, Sales & Marketing Director, Investaureum, Portugal
During this broadcast, we will cover the impact caused by COVID-19 outbreak effecting real estate within the investment migration industry. Join a discussion by CBI real estate industry leaders who will provide advise on how to handle investors during these unprecedented times
In association with Prime Property Group
Thursday, 16th April 2020
- Daniel Huber IMCM, Managing Partner, Head of Government Advisory Europe & Head of Agent Services, Henley & Partners, Switzerland
During this broadcast, you will learn how investment migration, and the capital it can raise for sovereign states, could be vital for enhancing the industry’s reputation, particularly against a backdrop of COVID-19.
In association with Henley & Partners
Wednesday, 15th April 2020
Marie Lou Cutajar IMCM Cert IM, Education & Training Officer, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
During this broadcast, you will have a walk through the Certification in Investment Migration course – why should you sign up today?
In association with IMC Education & Training
Thursday, 9th April 2020
Juerg Steffen IMCM, Chief Executive Officer, Henley & Partners, Austria
During this broadcast, you will learn how investment migration has developed as an asset class and how it can act as a hedge against wider market and political volatility.
In association with Henley & Partners
Wednesday, 8th April 2020
- Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM Cert IM, Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, Switzerland
- Nestor Alfred IMCM, CEO, Citizenship by Investment Unit & Chairman, CIPA, Saint Lucia
- Edward Beshara IMCM, Managing Partner, Beshara Global Immigration, USA
- James Johnston CMcG OBE, Director, Transcend Change Limited, Scotland
- Jennifer Lai IMCM, Managing Partner, Henley & Partners, Hong Kong
- Charles Mizzi IMCM, CEO, Malta Residency Visa Agency, Malta
During this broadcast, you will be hearing from investment migration experts around the world on the impact of COVID-19 in their regions.
In association with Range Developments
