EU Commission’s ECJ Case Against Malta is a “Dangerous Abuse of Power,” Says IMC in Statement
In a formal statement, the IMC characterizes the Commission’s case against Malta as “an attack on” and “violation of” fundamental EU rights.
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RIF Trust Appointed IMC’s Regional Rep. in Middle East: Will “Uphold Code of Ethics” and “Lead by Example”
RIF Trust, the IMC’s new regional representative for the Middle East, will support local industry practitioners – and keep an eye on them too.
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“We Won’t Budge” on Sovereignty Over Tax, Citizenship: Malta Responds to EU Parliament Report on IM Programs
Malta’s Citizenship “Czar”, Alex Muscat, promised to oppose efforts to tax or stop CBI programs but expressed support for tighter regulation.
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Eur. Parliament Report Proposes Limiting Access to EU for CBI Investors in Third-Countries
The Eur. Parliament research report proposed taxing, regulating, and phasing out IM programs, imposing physical presence requirements, and limiting access to the EU for participants in third-country CBI programs.
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IM People on the Move: IMC’s Kravchenko to Head Migratio Group, CIU-Bosses Switching Jobs
Migratio Group hires 26-year-old Denis Kravchenko as CEO while citizenship unit heads in Europe and the Caribbean switch career lanes.
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Why the North Macedonian Government is Quiet About the CIP – Sam Bayat on the Mobility Standard
Sam Bayat of Bayat Legal Services spoke about the early days in Montreal, his recommendations for the IMC, and the latest updates on CBI in North Macedonia.
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Eur. Commission Aims to Make Investment Migration Firms “Obliged Entities”: IMC Reaction
“It is disappointing, however, that the European Commission decided not to propose regulation of citizenship by investment,” said the IMC.
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Does the Investment Migration Industry Need a Regulatory Body?
Nicolas Salerno and Anatoliy Lyetayev argue that an RCBI-industry regulator would bring many advantages but that starting one is tricky.
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“Jho Low Was Never a Client”: Henley & Partners Respond to OCCRP Report
Henley & Partners says Jho Low was never their client. The Investment Migration Council says that an internal review is underway.
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IMC Education & Training Introduces New Format for Its Certification in Investment Migration
Training has already led to over 100 graduates and, notably, certificate attainment has doubled over the last six months of 2020.
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Portugal GV Changes a “Terrible Mistake”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week include: Bruno L’ecuyer of the Investment Migration Council, Tina Cheng of […]
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Ruling Against EU CIPs Unlikely, Would Have “Very Serious Secondary Consequences” Says IMC
Risks related to investment migration had been the subject of “significant exaggeration” and were “primarily theoretical in nature.”
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“Investment Migration Under Threat in EU”: A Q&A on Infringement Procedures With Bruno L’ecuyer
IMC-boss Bruno L’ecuyer explains how infringement procedures work, how common they are, and what they will mean for Malta and Cyprus.
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MEPs Aim to Wrest Naturalization Powers From Member States – Genuine-Links Doctrine Contradicts EU Law Says IMC
Legal scholars, the IMC, and Malta signal fierce resistance as Brussels aims to seize powers of naturalization from EU member states.
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L’ecuyer: Suspending Cyprus CIP is “Right Thing to Do” – Expect Re-Launch in “Near Future,” Says Program Expert
Allegations, demonstrations, resignations, and investigations: Cyprus reels from the Al-Jazeera bombshell and heads have begun to roll.
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IMC Welcomes Council of Europe’s Report on Investment Migration
The implication of the report’s recommendations for regulation and common standards is that investment migration is a legitimate business.
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Certification in Investment Migration – 100% Online Course
Alexander Zvarkovskiy, a recent program graduate, say he’s “better equipped and more confident now to operate in this ever-changing industry.”
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“No Breach of Code”: IMC Reinstates Chetcuti’s Membership
“The IMC established that Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti has not acted against IMC Codes in the case that was subject to investigation,” wrote the organization.
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Investment Migration Forum Latest in Slew of Corona-Related Event Postponements
For March, only events in Russia/CIS and Vietnam appear to be going ahead as scheduled, while a dozen or so conferences around the world are postponed.
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Moneyval Reports on Cyprus CIP’s AML/CFT Vulnerabilities
A comprehensive report from the EU’s anti-money laundering watchdog gives cause for both optimism and concern. The IMC largely echoes the sentiment.
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