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As CIP Moratorium Expires, Moldova Still Undecided on Program’s Future

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, moldova, policy, politics

The government, however, says it will propose a further extension of the moratorium, one that could last until 2021 if approved by parliament.

Europe

After Waiting Two Years for Greek Golden Visas, 35 Investors Prepare Class Action Suit

February 17, 2020February 18, 2020 Editor chinese, club, data and intel, europe, european commission, golden visa, greece, greek, policy, processing

The 35 Chinese applicants demand an immediate granting of their visas, compensation, and the bringing to justice of the responsible bureaucrats.

Europe

Malta IIP Not Going Anywhere, New PM Affirms – Opposition to Sit Out Regulator-Appointment

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Editor abela, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, malta, miip, policy, politics

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.

Europe

Portugal Realtors’ Association Urges Caution on Golden Visa Reform

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Editor club, europe, golden visa, lisbon, policy, porto, portugal, real estate, reform, residence by investment

“I would not be shocked if [in Lisbon and Porto], the minimum investment requirement went from EUR 500,000 to EUR 1m,” says the President of APEMIP.

Policy Updates

IMC Introduces Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Editor anti-bribery, bruno l'ecuyer, club, IMC, policy

“This is another step in further professionalizing our industry and harmonizing standards globally,” says Bruno L’ecuyer in an email to IMI.

Europe

Cyprus CIP Agents Have Until Feb 15 to Prove 2013-18 Clients Maintained Investments

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, compliance, cyprus, due diligence, europe, policy, requirements

Service providers must provide papers proving all their clients going back to 2013 kept their investments according to the requirements by February 15th.

Programs Mulling Price-Hikes in 2020: What is the Optimal Min. Investment Requirement?

January 2, 2020March 25, 2020 Editor club, opinion, policy, price, trends

A handful of investment migration programs are weighing the introduction of higher investment thresholds this year. How can they price it correctly?

Asia-Pacific Policy Updates

Australian Govt. Says Min. Investment Requirements for Investor Visas Are Too Low

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019 Editor australia, biip, club, consultation, policy, residence by investment, siv

Capped at 6,862 applications a year, Australia’s BIIP is invariably oversubscribed. This, says the government, leaves room for significant price increases.

Europe

Moldova Extends Moratorium on CIP

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, europe, moldova, moratorium, policy

The Ministry of Interior, together with various public institutions, will spend the next 30 days to craft a report for the government, which will subsequently determine the program’s future.

Asia-Pacific Vice

Vanuatu Govt. Moves to Stop Agents Undercutting Official Price

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Editor cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, james harris, policy, policy updates, vanuatu, vcp, vdsp

Undercutting of the Government’s officially sanctioned retail price has led to confusion in the market-place, writes James. E. Harris.

Africa MENA Policy Updates

Egyptian Cabinet Approves CIP-Law, Formalizes Requirements

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Editor africa, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, egypt, mena, policy

Egypt is set to open the world’s 13th formal citizenship by investment program, with minimum investments starting at US$250,000.

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.”

Europe Policy Updates

Greece to Allow Credit Card Payments for Residence by Investment Program

October 25, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor club, credit cards, europe, golden visa, greece, greek, policy, policy updates, pos, residence by investment

In a decision diametrically opposed to that of the previous government, Greek authorities move to allow the use of POS-terminals for golden visa investments.

Caribbean

The Cost of Granting Citizenship to Newborns When the Rest of the Family Already Have It

October 17, 2019March 26, 2020 Editor additional dependents, caribbean, cbi, cip, citizenship by investment, club, cost, dependents, ed kennedy, policy, price

You spent a lot of money and time to get citizenship for your family. Now, a new child is expected. What will it cost to give your newborn a citizenship?

Europe Rumors

Greek Govt. Reportedly Weighs Golden Visa Price Doubling, Compulsory Stay

October 2, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor club, europe, golden visa, greece, greek, policy, policy updates, residence by investment

Unconfirmed reports indicate Greece will double its minimum investment requirement, introduce compulsory stays, and mandate minimum spending.

Europe

More Unconfirmed Reports on Greek Citizenship by Investment Plans Surface, This Time With Details

September 13, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor citizenship by investment, club, europe, greece, policy

All reports so far point to plans of a Greek CIP that, by virtue of its investment requirements, would compete directly with that of Cyprus.

Asia-Pacific

Has New Zealand’s Ban on Foreigners Buying Houses Worked?

September 3, 2019October 31, 2019 Editor asia-pacific, club, ed kennedy, jacinda ardern, new zealand, policy

In 2017, New Zealand introduced a partial ban on foreign property buyers. Nearly two years later, Ed Kennedy asks if the policy has had the desired effect.