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Editor's Picks Europe Policy Updates 

Montenegro CIP Opens Applications for Agents, Due Dil. Firms: Deadline is 28 Days Away

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, due diligence, montenegro, policy, public call, tender

The government of Montenegro today announced it will be accepting applications from prospective intermediary agents, as well as due diligence

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Caribbean Influencers 

Les Khan: Saint Kitts’ Real Estate Option “Really Taking Off” and SKN’s DD is “Ahead of Malta”

November 29, 2018December 1, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, ciu, due diligence, influencers, interview, les khan, saint kitts and nevis

Les Khan spoke to Investment Migration Insider during the 12th Global Residence & Citizenship Conference in Dubai earlier this month.

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Europe 

Malta IIP Rejects Two Applicants; Other Programs Didn’t

October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim cip, citizenship by investment, due diligence, EU, europe, interview, malta, miip, miipa, mizzi, rejections

In an interview with TVM yesterday, Charles Mizzi, Chief Communications Officer of the Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA), revealed

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Europe 

Malta Already Follows Recommendations Says Govt. in Reaction to Transparency Report

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim citizenship by investment, due diligence, malta, miip, press release, report, transparency

In response to today’s report from Transparency International – European Getaway; Inside the Murky World of Golden Visas – Malta’s government has

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Caribbean People on the move 

Thomas Anthony New CEO of Grenada CIU

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, ciu, due diligence, exiger, grenada, thomas anthony

Thomas Anthony – a seasoned veteran of the citizenship by investment due diligence field – starts his new job as

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Opinion 

Chetcuti: The 5 Pillars of a Reputable Citizenship by Investment Program

August 15, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim chetcuti, citizenship by investment, due diligence, european commission, jourova, malta, miip, opinion, regulator

This article was contributed by Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Managing Partner at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. Designed to attract foreign investment and fueling

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Caribbean 

Antigua PM Welcomes Grenada PM’s Inquiry Into Caribbean CIP Vetting Standard Adherence

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, browne, caribbean, cip, citizenship by investment, ciu, due diligence, grenada, impacs, jrcc, mitchell, OECS, vetting

Antigua & Barbuda’s prime minister Gaston Browne says he welcomes the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s (ECCB)

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Caribbean Vice 

Choksi-Case: India to Request Extradition, Choksi Appeals to High Court to Prevent it

August 3, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, caribbean, choksi, cip, citizenship by investment, ciu, due diligence, fraud, india, vice

Indian officials have received confirmation from Antigua that Mehul Choksi is in the country and will move to request extradition

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Caribbean 

Grenada PM: ECCB to Verify Applicants of All CIPs Have Undergone Regional Due Diligence

August 1, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, citizenship by investment, due diligence, eccb, grenada, impacs, inquiry, keith mitchell

Having recently taken over the chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s (ECCB’s) Monetary Council, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell of

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Caribbean Opinion of the Editor 

CIUs Can’t be Expected to Reject Applicants Whose Alleged Crimes Are not Yet Known

July 28, 2018November 22, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, caribbean, choksi, cib, cip, ciu, due diligence, fraud, gaston browne, india, vice

Opinion of the Editor: The Antigua & Barbuda CIU came under fire this week after revealing they had granted citizenship

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Opinion 

The Limitations of Automated Due Diligence for CBI-Applicants, by Burke Files

July 8, 2018June 15, 2020 L. Burke Files automation, burke files, citizenship by investment, club, due diligence, opinion

This article was contributed by L. Burke Files, President of the International Due Diligence Organization To a jurisdiction offering citizenship

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Caribbean Intel & Data 

Head of Saint Lucia CIU: Some Applications Have Been Pending for 260 Days

July 6, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, citizenship by investment, ciu, data, due diligence, nestor alfred, processing time, saint lucia, statistics

Nestor Alfred, CEO of Saint Lucia’s citizenship by investment unit, says he is so cautious about which applicants he approves

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Editor's Picks Europe 

Cyprus CIP Caps Applications, Implements Tougher DD, Changes Official Name

May 23, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim cap, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, cyprus, due diligence, policy

Cyprus’ Council of Ministers yesterday announced several significant amendments to the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. The changes include capping

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Editor's Picks Europe Intel & Data Popular 

Malta’s Budget Surplus Soars to Highest in EU, 90% Attributable to Citizenship by Investment

May 4, 2018July 26, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim cip, citizenship by investment, due diligence, gdp, malta, miip, statistics

Malta’s budget surplus in 2017 reached €438.6 million, or an astonishing 3.9% of GDP, higher than any other EU country, and

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Editor's Picks Opinion Popular 

The Investment Migration Industry Enters its Most Exciting Period, by Dominic Volek

April 17, 2018April 30, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim citizenship by investment, dominic volek, due diligence, golden visa, investment migration, opinion, residence by investment

This article was contributed by Dominic Volek The investment migration industry has entered arguably the most exciting period of its

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Editor's Picks People on the move 

People on the Move: Due Diligence Doyen Kim Marsh Joins Arton Capital

March 4, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim arton capital, due diligence, exiger, ipsa, kim marsh, montenegro, people on the move, thomas anthony

A seasoned maven of the investment migration-related due diligence field and a familiar name to industry observers, Kim Marsh, will

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Caribbean Editor's Picks Popular 

Antigua PM Calls Trudeau’s Bluff: Asks Canada to Specify CIP Flaws, Reinstate Visa-Free Policy

January 15, 2018January 23, 2018 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, canada, cip, citizenship by investment, due diligence, gaston browne, trudeau, visa-free

During a town hall meeting last week, Canadian premier Justin Trudeau said his government would reconsider allowing visa-free access to

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Sponsored Feature 

Malta Ready to Take Lead on Global Due Diligence Cooperation Among CIPs

November 24, 2017December 4, 2017 Christian Henrik Nesheim due diligence, identity malta, malta, miip, mrvp, sponsored feature

Sponsored Feature from Identity Malta The importance of due diligence in the citizenship by investment industry has never been questioned.

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Editor's Picks Influencers Interviews 

Malta Should Mentor Caribbean CIPs on Due Diligence, Says Thomson Reuters General Counsel

November 23, 2017December 4, 2017 Christian Henrik Nesheim caribbean, citizenship by investment, due diligence, malta, peter vincent, price war, thomson reuters

Peter S. Vincent, General Counsel for Thomson Reuters and an avid watcher of due diligence practices among citizenship by investment

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Caribbean Editor's Picks People on the move Popular 

“Only a Matter of Time” Before All CIP Countries Offer Tax Residency Programs – Interview with Thomas Anthony

September 26, 2017October 2, 2017 Christian Henrik Nesheim antigua and barbuda, citizenship by investment, ciu, due diligence, exiger, grenada, thomas anthony

Following his tenure as Deputy CEO – and brief stint as acting CEO – of the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

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Saint Kitts & Nevis PM Persists in Withholding CBI Data, Even From His Own Cabinet, Says Special Report
Caribbean Opinion of the Editor 

Saint Kitts & Nevis PM Persists in Withholding CBI Data, Even From His Own Cabinet, Says Special Report

May 27, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Saint Kitts & Nevis PM Persists in Withholding CBI Data, Even From His Own Cabinet, Says Special Report

PM Harris declined to share the financial data even as his cabinet ministers threatened, and eventually brought, a motion of no confidence.

Portugal Plans to Tax Crypto: How Soon Could it Happen and Will it Affect Golden Visa, D7 Demand
Europe Policy Updates 

Portugal Plans to Tax Crypto: How Soon Could it Happen and Will it Affect Golden Visa, D7 Demand

May 26, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Portugal Plans to Tax Crypto: How Soon Could it Happen and Will it Affect Golden Visa, D7 Demand

How soon could crypto-tax become a reality in Portugal? And could Portugal remain a relative crypto tax haven even with taxes?

Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week
IM People in The News 

Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

May 24, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Expects UK Innovator Visa to Garner “Over 1,000 Applicants per Year” – IM People in the News This Week

“In a couple of years when programme awareness is likely increased, we think the country could attract over 1,000 applicants per year.”

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index
Editor's Picks Industry Trends Intel & Data 

Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

May 23, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Launch: IMI’s Citizenship by Investment Program Transparency Index

IMI is launching the CBI Program Transparency Index to encourage program integrity and address a common criticism of the industry.

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st
Europe Policy Updates 

Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

May 21, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Montenegrin PM in Brussels: CIP “Will be Terminated” on Dec 31st

As it did in 2021, Montengro’s government says it will end the CIP on new year’s eve. This time, an 11th-hour change of heart is less likely.

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate
Caribbean Intel & Data 

Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

May 20, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Grenada CIP Momentum Continues in 2022, Another Record Year Likely, Q1 Figures Indicate

Grenada raised some EC$90m during the first quarter of the year, two-thirds of it from real estate investors, hinting at another record year.

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
Europe Sponsored Feature 

Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

May 18, 2022 Contributor Comments Off on Think Portugal’s NHR is Attractive? Wait Until You See Greece’s New Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors, retirees, and – in some cases – freelancers and employees can pay a single-digit rate of tax under Greece’s new regimes.

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program
Caribbean Policy Updates 

Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

May 17, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Dominica Bans Syrians, Kurds from Applying for Citizenship by Investment Program

No Syrians, no Kurds, and no explanation from the Dominica CIU. Iranians, however, are once more welcome to apply for citizenship.

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results
Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

May 16, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on The World’s 10 Most Popular Golden Visas in 2021: Preliminary Results

The top ten residence by investment programs globally approved more than 18,000 applications in 2021. See which they were.

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option
Policy Updates 

Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

May 15, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim Comments Off on Turkey Sets Date for CBI Price Increase, Adds Another Qualifying Option

“There is still a very small window of opportunity to beat the price-increase deadline. But quick and decisive action would be required.”

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