10 on The Weekend – Jonathan Cardona: “New Regulations, New Image”
Jonathan Cardona: New regulations required a “balancing act” between staying competitive and considering “the concerns of institutions”.
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Reactions to MIIP Changes Mostly Positive, But Concerns Raised About Property Minimums
On the whole, reactions to the MIIP’s changes were positive, though the doubling of the property investment minimum has raised some eyebrows.
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Sweeping Makeover for Malta IIP: Property Investment Doubled, Up to 3 Years Residency
Malta’s IIP is in for a major overhaul in September, with comprehensive changes to the contribution, real estate, and residency requirements.
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Malta IIP Agency Issues Deadline for Applications to Be Considered Before New Regulations
It remains to be seen whether the new rules will be ready in time to prevent a gap between the first and second versions of the MIIP.
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As Malta Plans to Renew the IIP in 2020, Which Changes Should We Expect?
Changes to the structure and minimum amounts of the real estate and bond investments, as well as the contribution, are likely, writes Andres Gutierrez.
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Malta to Tap Citizenship Funds for COVID-19 Response After All
Malta will use more of its MIIP-income to respond to COVID-19. But, as the pandemic limits application volumes, will the policy change make any difference?
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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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Malta Joins Cyprus in Standing Up to Eur. Commission: MIIP More Valuable Than Ever Right Now
Maltese government: “The importance of such a programme for an economy that has suffered from a devastating pandemic is growing, rather than diminishing.”
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Re-Launch of Malta IIP, With Amendments, Likely This Year, Says Govt.
The administration hopes to renew the program before it expires to avoid a gap in IIP-revenue. Real estate investment amounts may rise in MIIP 2.0.
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Malta IIP Not Going Anywhere, New PM Affirms – Opposition to Sit Out Regulator-Appointment
Malta’s Opposition does not want to engage in MIIP-reform talks with the new PM, Robert Abela, who has indicated he has no plans to end the program.
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French Court Orders TV-Channel to Share Raw Footage From Chetcuti “Sting”
A French criminal court has forced France’s M6, under penalty of daily fines, to share the raw footage, which plainly reveals deceptive editing.
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Malta’s Most Likely Next PM Would “Not Extend MIIP” Before Consulting EU-Institutions
Fearne’s comments mark a departure in stated intentions from Labour; Muscat, two years ago, indicated he was confident the program would be extended.
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Malta IIP 2018-19 Data Show Downward Trend Continuing: Regulator Chides “Unscrupulous” Detractors
The numbers offer but grim reading, as all arrows point downward for the program’s key performance indicators.
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Complete Exoneration for Chetcuti Cauchi; “No Evidence of Collusion,” Says Regulator
Having reviewed in detail all 164 Malta IIP applications from the firm, ORiip finds that Chetcuti Cauchi is innocent of all allegations brought against it.
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IMC Suspends Individual Memberships of Chetcuti Executives, ORiip to Review All Files
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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Malta IIP Suspends Chetcuti Cauchi’s License Over Hidden Camera Incident: “Gross Misrepresentation,” Says Licensee
The firm is now suspected of influence peddling. The video, however, provides no incriminating evidence of such behavior whatsoever.
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Chetcuti Cauchi’s Dual Citizenship Report, Global Edition
The Global Edition of the Dual Citizenship Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the laws regulating dual citizenship around the world.
Read moreMalta Citizenship by Investment: 3 Essential Steps For a Successful Application
As an immigration lawyer, I feel more in control of the outcome – and that the program is much more predictable – if I am told everything.”
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Malta Registers 3rd Consecutive Budget Surplus, 76% of Which From Citizenship Program
Malta saw revenues outpace expenditures in 2018. While the government was careful to point out that it would have logged a surplus even in the absence of its citizenship by investment program, the MIIP can take credit for three-quarters of the positive balance.
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Malta to Build 550 Social Housing Units Using €50M From CIP Contributions
Malta is dipping into its €400 million reserves of funds raised through the country’s citizenship by investment program to pay for social housing.
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