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EESC Echoes Eur. Parliament’s “Phase-Out” Call – “Intellectually Disingenuous,” Says IMC

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor club, eesc, EU, european commission, european parliament, IMC, phase-out, policy, politics, report, transparency international

The IMC expresses chagrin at being excluded from consultations on a report it says was “hijacked by ill-informed, unaccountable third party organizations.”

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IMC’s Investment Migration Certification Program Gaining Momentum

October 5, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor certi, club, education, IMC, imcet

The IMC hopes the promulgation of best practices through its course will serve to reduce cases of malpractice and scandals in the future.

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IMC Suspends Individual Memberships of Chetcuti Executives, ORiip to Review All Files

September 27, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor chetcuti cauchi, club, europe, farrugia portelli, IMC, malta, malta iip, miip, miipa, suspension

The Investment Migration Council has suspended the individual memberships of Dr. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti and Keith Camilleri. “On 26 September 2019,

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David Chen Says IMC’s Work is “Extremely Important” and Hopes More Chinese Firms Join

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Editor china, david chen, europe, geneva, golden visa, IMC, influencers, interview, investment migration forum, visas consulting

David Chen, Founder of Visas Consulting, explains why he thinks more Chinese firms should join the IMC to protect Europe’s investment migration market.

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L’ecuyer: “Shocked and Alarmed” at MEPs’ Misconceptions of IM Industry

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, citizenship by investment, europe, european commission, european parliament, golden visa, IMC, investment migration council, investment migration forum, lobbying, policy, residence by investment

The IMC’s chief executive says “there is a very big misunderstanding of what this industry is all about” but thinks the reshuffling of the European Parliament is a unique chance to set the record straight.

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L’ecuyer: The Industry Is at an Inflexion Point and Inaction Will Cost Us

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 Editor advocacy, bruno l'ecuyer, european commission, european parliament, IMC, investment migration council, investment migration forum

Addressing industry stakeholders yesterday, Bruno L’ecuyer stressed the need for coordinated action vis-a-vis European institutions, highlighted the IMC’s new education program, and urged politicians to avoid uninformed decision-making.

IMC-Chief on Brussels Meeting: “Commission Deserves Credit for Inclusive Approach”

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, brussels, european commission, IMC, investment migration, lobbying, report, yakof agius

Attendees expressed optimism following the European Commission’s stakeholder meeting on investment migration in Brussels today

Euro-Parliament Votes to Endorse “Phasing Out” of RCBI in Europe: “Not the Right Answer,” Says IMC

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, citizenship by investment, european parliament, european union, golden visa, IMC, investment migration, investment migration council, residence by investment

The European Parliament today voted to adopt the TAX3 Committee’s February report calling for a “phasing out” of RCBI in Europe. The IMC has reacted with disappointment, calling instead on MEPs to support its work in raising industry standards.

Portuguese MEP Ana Gomes – Europe’s Most Vocal RCBI-Critic – to Attend Investment Migration Forum

March 18, 2019March 20, 2019 Editor ana gomes, citizenship by investment, golden visa, IMC, investment migration forum, portugal, residence by investment

The IMC confirms that Portuguese Socialist MEP, Ana Gomes – the European Parliament’s most fervent opponent of investment migration – will attend their annual conference in Geneva this June.

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IMC Cautions MEPs Ahead of Vote: Phasing Out IM Programs Detrimental for Member State Economies

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 Editor citizenship by investment, EU, europe, european parliament, golden visa, IMC, politics, residence by investment, tax3

The European Parliament is about to vote on a report that urges the “phasing out” of investment migration programs. Such a decision would have severe adverse effects on Europe’s peripheral economies, says the IMC, which urges MEPs not to support the calls for the industry’s discontinuation.

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Engaging Brussels: IMC Partakes in Euro-Parliament Debate, Meets With MEPs and Eur. Commission

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, brussels, europe, european commission, european parliament, european union, IMC, investment migration council, policy

Brussels is answering the IMC’s calls. The association says it has held a series of meetings with European officials, and taken part in a European Parliament debate.

IMC to Launch Education and Certification Program “Imminently”

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Editor accreditation, bruno l'ecuyer, education, IMC, investment migration council, training

The Investment Migration Council (IMC) has announced, in a letter its members, that it will be its IMC Education &

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IMC on EC Report: European Institutions Must Include IM Industry in Policy-Making Process

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, europe, european commission, IMC, investment migration council, policy, politics

Responding to the European Commission’s report on residence and citizenship programs in Europe, the Investment Migration Council says it’s time

Industry Reacts Positively to UK Tier 1 Moratorium, Reforms “Ready by Spring”

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, CS global, farzin yazdi, IMC, micha-rose emmett, policy, residence by investment, shard capital, stacey body, uk, uk tier 1

Following yesterday’s suspension of the UK Tier 1 Investor Visa – though not the Entrepreneur category – industry participants with

“Need to Deal in Facts, Not Fear” Says IMC-Chief About MEPs’ Calls to “Phase Out” RCBI-Programs

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, EU, european parliament, golden visa, IMC, investment migration, politics

In a draft report published last week, the European Parliament’s Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion, and Tax Avoidance Committee called for the

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IMC-Boss L’ecuyer on EU/OECD: “We’re Engaging the Powers That Be to Set the Record Straight”

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Editor bruno l'ecuyer, EU, european commission, european parliament, IMC, influencers, interview, oecd

During an interview with IMI at the Investment Immigration Summit in Hong Kong a few weeks ago, Bruno L’ecuyer, CEO

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IMC to OECD: Singling out RCBI-Countries “Makes No Sense and Cannot be Justified”

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Editor blacklist, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, IMC, oecd, RBI, rcbi, residence by investment

In a public response to the OECD’s “blacklisting” of jurisdictions with residence and citizenship by investment programs for alleged circumvention

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EESC Echoes Eur. Parliament’s “Phase-Out” Call – “Intellectually Disingenuous,” Says IMC

IMC’s Investment Migration Certification Program Gaining Momentum

IMC Suspends Individual Memberships of Chetcuti Executives, ORiip to Review All Files

David Chen Says IMC’s Work is “Extremely Important” and Hopes More Chinese Firms Join

L’ecuyer: “Shocked and Alarmed” at MEPs’ Misconceptions of IM Industry

L’ecuyer: The Industry Is at an Inflexion Point and Inaction Will Cost Us

IMC-Chief on Brussels Meeting: “Commission Deserves Credit for Inclusive Approach”

Euro-Parliament Votes to Endorse “Phasing Out” of RCBI in Europe: “Not the Right Answer,” Says IMC

Portuguese MEP Ana Gomes – Europe’s Most Vocal RCBI-Critic – to Attend Investment Migration Forum

IMC Cautions MEPs Ahead of Vote: Phasing Out IM Programs Detrimental for Member State Economies

Engaging Brussels: IMC Partakes in Euro-Parliament Debate, Meets With MEPs and Eur. Commission

IMC to Launch Education and Certification Program “Imminently”

IMC on EC Report: European Institutions Must Include IM Industry in Policy-Making Process

Industry Reacts Positively to UK Tier 1 Moratorium, Reforms “Ready by Spring”

“Need to Deal in Facts, Not Fear” Says IMC-Chief About MEPs’ Calls to “Phase Out” RCBI-Programs

IMC-Boss L’ecuyer on EU/OECD: “We’re Engaging the Powers That Be to Set the Record Straight”

IMC to OECD: Singling out RCBI-Countries “Makes No Sense and Cannot be Justified”

Eur. Parliament Report on RCBI “Reaches Right Conclusions for the Wrong Reasons” Says IMC

IMC and Arton Settle Differences, Will Cooperate for Benefit of RCBI-Industry

IMC’s L’ecuyer Urges Adherence to Ethical Code Following QIIP-Investigation