Les Khan on Blacklisting Discounters, Weeding Out Ghost Developers, And The Application Surge of 2021
Les Khan on how he’s tackling illegal discounters and developers that don’t build, as well as about the Saint Kitts CIP’s record 2021.
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“Massive Uptick” in American CBI Investors Physically Relocating to Saint Lucia
American CBI investors, particularly those with crypto-interests, are relocating to Saint Lucia in hitherto unseen numbers, says Keith Isaac.
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Antigua PM Vows to Capture CBI Investor Couple Accused of Fraud in Nigeria
The Nigerian couple appears to have absconded with millions, months after gaining Antiguan citizenship. PM Browne promises consequences.
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These 16 CBI Promoters Are Blacklisted: That Number is “Way Too Low” Say CBI Veterans
“I could name five or six companies, just offhand, that should be blacklisted for gross misbehavior,” says one veteran CBI advisor.
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Cyprus to Revoke Another 45 Citizenships Obtained by Investment: Further Revocations Expected
In the wake of last year’s scandal, Cyprus aims to revoke 45 citizenships. Investors will get no refunds but will retain their properties.
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The Gambia Gambit: Developing The West African CBI Market Beyond Nigeria
NTL’s Ted McEwan explains why his firm picked a tiny country with barely a hundred millionaires as the base for its foray into the continent.
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New Government Ousting Nestor Alfred from Saint Lucia CIU
An email circulated among staff at the Saint Lucia CIU indicates Nestor Alfred’s tenure is coming to a close following a political shake-up.
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Malta to Share Information on MEIN-Investors With Tax Authorities in Countries of Origin
Malta will actively inform the applicant’s original tax jurisdiction that the individual has naturalized in Malta through the MEIN policy.
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Agents Lying About Saint Kitts CIP to Channel Business Elsewhere, Says Khan: IM People in the News This Week
“Certain agents are trying to get clients to move away from St Kitts & Nevis by telling them their passports will be taken away after 10 years.”
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Americans Rush to Get Montenegrin Citizenship as Deadline Looms
Investors from 45 different countries have acquired citizenship and beautiful homes in Porto Montenegro. Americans are the top investor group.
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New App Pre-Qualifies IM Clients: If You’re an IM Service Provider, We Want to Work With You
We’ll find pre-qualified IM clients at scale through our new app. Now we need the help of trusted local service providers to advise them.
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Which Investment Migration Programs Are Most Widely Promoted Globally?
We’ve analyzed data from the nearly 1,000 firms in the RCBI Company Directory to find out which IM programs are promoted the most globally.
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MEIN Policy Must End, Says von der Leyen – Malta Will Decide for Itself, Muscat Responds
Parliamentary Secretary Muscat once again reminds Ursula von der Leyen that deciding whom to naturalize is Malta’s sovereign prerogative.
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The Boldest Marketer in Investment Migration: Katie the Russian on the Mobility Standard Podcast
Her audacious and uninhibited style makes waves. That’s allowed Katie the Russian to build a big, targeted customer base in no time at all.
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Top-Selling Secret Bay Pays Out 100th ROI Payment to Global Citizenship Investors Since Launching in 2019
The Residences at Secret Bay celebrates a major milestone: Paying out its 100th ROI payment to its more than 50 owners from around the globe.
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Looking for a Second Passport? Why Boka Place at Porto Montenegro Should be your First Choice
Live by the Mediterranean, get European citizenship, enjoy very low taxes and costs of living, an ideal climate, and a healthy, safe lifestyle.
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Vanuatu CBI Revenue Drop in 2021 Likely Related to Correspondent Bank Relationship Troubles
Vanuatu’s banks are having relationship problems.
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Should CBI Countries Offer Discounts to Highly-Educated Applicants? Absolutely.
Granting citizenship in exchange for capital is controversial. Granting it to those with desirable skillsets is not. Why not combine those categories, asks Justin Donovan.
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Better Due Diligence, Faster Payments: Why Are CBI Jurisdictions So Slow to Adopt Blockchain Solutions?
“It may be more of an emotional issue, rather than a technical one,” says Pavel Jakovlev.
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Vanuatu Arranging for Evacuation of Citizens from Afghanistan But Unable to Contact Family
Vanuatu has called in favors from bigger partner countries to help get its citizens out of Afghanistan. But the family hasn’t been heard from in days.
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