Thomas Anthony New CEO of Grenada CIU
Thomas Anthony – a seasoned veteran of the citizenship by investment due diligence field – starts his new job as
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Chetcuti: The 5 Pillars of a Reputable Citizenship by Investment Program
This article was contributed by Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Managing Partner at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. Designed to attract foreign investment and fueling
Read moreOverview of the Restricted Nationalities Lists of Citizenship by Investment Programs
Many of the world’s citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) impose restrictions on the countries and territories from which they accept
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Antigua PM Welcomes Grenada PM’s Inquiry Into Caribbean CIP Vetting Standard Adherence
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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Choksi-Case: India to Request Extradition, Choksi Appeals to High Court to Prevent it
Indian officials have received confirmation from Antigua that Mehul Choksi is in the country and will move to request extradition
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Grenada PM: ECCB to Verify Applicants of All CIPs Have Undergone Regional Due Diligence
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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CIUs Can’t be Expected to Reject Applicants Whose Alleged Crimes Are not Yet Known
Opinion of the Editor: The Antigua & Barbuda CIU came under fire this week after revealing they had granted citizenship
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The Limitations of Automated Due Diligence for CBI-Applicants, by Burke Files
This article was contributed by L. Burke Files, President of the International Due Diligence Organization To a jurisdiction offering citizenship
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Head of Saint Lucia CIU: Some Applications Have Been Pending for 260 Days
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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Cyprus CIP Caps Applications, Implements Tougher DD, Changes Official Name
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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Malta’s Budget Surplus Soars to Highest in EU, 90% Attributable to Citizenship by Investment
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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The Investment Migration Industry Enters its Most Exciting Period, by Dominic Volek
This article was contributed by Dominic Volek The investment migration industry has entered arguably the most exciting period of its
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People on the Move: Due Diligence Doyen Kim Marsh Joins Arton Capital
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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Antigua PM Calls Trudeau’s Bluff: Asks Canada to Specify CIP Flaws, Reinstate Visa-Free Policy
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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Malta Ready to Take Lead on Global Due Diligence Cooperation Among CIPs
Sponsored Feature from Identity Malta The importance of due diligence in the citizenship by investment industry has never been questioned.
Read moreMalta Should Mentor Caribbean CIPs on Due Diligence, Says Thomson Reuters General Counsel
Peter S. Vincent, General Counsel for Thomson Reuters and an avid watcher of due diligence practices among citizenship by investment
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“Only a Matter of Time” Before All CIP Countries Offer Tax Residency Programs – Interview with Thomas Anthony
Following his tenure as Deputy CEO – and brief stint as acting CEO – of the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship
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Quis Custodiet IPSA? Due Diligence Firm Settles Iran Sanctions Violation Case
IPSA, a world-leading due diligence and risk mitigation firm, has agreed to pay US$ 259,200 to settle what the Office
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A&B CIP-citizen hangs himself while in Thai custody for running web’s largest illicit marketplace, was about to apply for Grenada CIP
The alleged owner of AlphaBay, the dark web’s largest illegal marketplace, Alexandre Cazes, took his own life while in detention
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Due Diligence Top Executive Calls for Increased Focus on Chinese PEPs
Speaking to the Antigua Observer during the Invest Caribbean Conference taking place this week in Antigua, Kim Marsh – Vice
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