About the Workshop
The investment Migration Council and the Office of the Prime Minister are pleased to host its 2nd Annual Malta Workshop on the 19th October 2018. Following the success of last year’s event, the programme has been specifically tailored to address issues which the industry is currently facing as well as updating delegates on industry developments.
Highlighted Topics
- Overview and Comparison of European Residency & Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes
- The Global Real Estate Market for High Net-worth Individuals
- Moving Forward – Malta and the Individual Investor Programme
- The Future of Investment Migration and EU Citizenship
- Building a Framework of Professional Standards and Education
- Industry Perspective from an Academic’s Point of View
- The Multiple Layers of the Due Diligence Checklist
- Role of the MRVA Concessionaires
Who Should Attend
Lawyers, Financial Services Practitioners, Bankers, Accountants, Family Offices, Wealth Managers, Real Estate Agents, Property Developers, Investment Advisors, Luxury Yacht Brokers and Insurance Providers – all who are involved in Global Citizenship planning will find this a stimulating workshop.
Why Attend
This half-day workshop will bring together key industry stakeholders and will cover a variety of highly topical subject matters which are of interest to the academic, professional and government community in a learning environment.
Delegates will learn from top-tiered industry professionals, followed by a cocktail reception with additional opportunity to network amongst leading practitioners, senior government officials, academics, suppliers, potential clients and industry colleagues.
CPD Accreditation
The Malta Workshop has been independently reviewed and certified as conforming to university accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. A CPD Certificate of Attendance may be requested at the end of the workshop.
Partnership
A limited number of partnership opportunities are available for highly respected firms to contribute to this unique workshop and to improve their visibility. For further information please contact [email protected]
Speakers
Edmund John Lowell
Founder & CEO KYC-Chain Hong KongRachel Coyle
Head of Corporate Intelligence S-RM LondonOskar J. Gstrein
Post-Doc Researcher European and Economic Law University of GroningenDominique Bolli IMCM
Head of Government Advisory Henley & Partners ZurichChristine Sullivan IMCM
Senior Manager Fragomen Global LLP BrusselsJoshua Ellul
Director, Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of ICT University of MaltaAnastasia Yianni IMCM
CEO & Partner Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty PaphosRoderick Cutajar IMCM
Chief Executive Officer Malta Residency Visa Agency VallettaJean Philippe Chetcuti
Global Managing Partner Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates VallettaBill Howarth IMCM
Group Managing Director CLT International and President of the International Compliance Association LondonMark Vella
Head – Business & Marketing BOV Asset Management Limited MaltaJonathan Cardona IMCM
Chief Executive Officer Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA) MaltaJulia Farrugia Portelli
Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms, Citizenship and Simplification Government of MaltaBruno L’ecuyer Cert IM
Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, SwitzerlandProgramme
In partnership with the Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA)
Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM, Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, Geneva
Bill Howarth IMCM, Group Managing Director, CLT International and President of the International Compliance Association, London
- Competency and Professional Standards
- An Education Framework for the Industry
- New IMC Education and Certification Programme
Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Global Managing Partner, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, Valletta
- Key Components of RCbI Programmes in Europe
- Overview of Current European RCbI Programmes
- Impact of New Entrants: Moldova, Montenegro, Kazakhstan
Dominique Bolli IMCM, Head of Government Advisory, Henley & Partners, Zurich
- Industry Trends and Investor Preferences
- Programme Success Factors
Julia Farrugia Portelli, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms, Citizenship and Simplification, Government of Malta
- The Best Citizenship-by-Investment Programme
- Malta Living up to its Reputation
- Setting the Standards in Due Diligence and Governance in Citizenship-by-Investment
Jonathan Cardona, CEO, Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA), Valletta
Christine Sullivan IMCM, Senior Manager, Fragomen Global LLP, Brussels
- What Kind of Brexit Deal Will there be?
- Post-Brexit Immigration Landscape in the UK and EU
- What Immigration Concessions Could be Offered to Attract FDI Post Brexit?
Mark Vella, Head – Business and Marketing, BOV Asset Management Limited, Valletta
- Fund Options and Diversification
- Interest Rate Scenario
- Added Benefits
Roderick Cutajar IMCM, CEO, Malta Residency Visa Agency, Valletta
- MRVP a Trustworthy RbI Programme for Families and Entrepreneurs alike
- Due Diligence @ MRVA – We Don’t Cut Corners to Jeopardise QUALITY, We Reinvigorate Existent DD Practices
- The Future – Challenges Ahead
Anastasia Yianni IMCM, CEO & Partner, Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty, Paphos
- Latest Trends for HNWI
- Use of Real Estate for CBI Programmes
- Effects of CBI Programmes on Real Estate Markets
Rachel Coyle, Head of Corporate Intelligence, S-RM, London
- Best Practices in the Sector and Why They Matter
- Importance of Human Intelligence, Context and Verification
- Emerging Trends
Edmund John Lowell, Founder & CEO, KYC-Chain, Hong Kong
- Self-Sovereign Identity, Who Cares, What is it and Why Now?
- How to Use Blockchain to Ensure More Efficient, Reliable and Secure Due Diligence
- Blockchain Identity to Help Companies to be Compliant with New Data Protection Regulations
Joshua Ellul, Director, Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of ICT, University of Malta
- Blockchain Research and Education Initiatives in Malta
- Regulating Blockchain Technology
- Potential Use Cases for Passports and Migration
Oskar J. Gstrein, Post-Doc Researcher, European and Economic Law, University of Groningen
- Latest Developments in the Field
- Potentials and Risks of ‘Self-Sovereign Identity’
- International Initiatives and Use Cases
Bruno L’ecuyer IMCM, Chief Executive, Investment Migration Council, Geneva
In Association with Henley & Partners