Opinion: Citizenship by Investment’s Role in Finally Emancipating Former Colonies
Opinion of the editor Citizenship by investment has granted small, developing countries in the Caribbean and Pacific the means to
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IMC Cautions MEPs Ahead of Vote: Phasing Out IM Programs Detrimental for Member State Economies
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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“Fewer, Bigger Firms”: Regulation Will Drive Industry Consolidation, Says H&P CEO
Speaking to IMI in Davos last month, newly appointed CEO of Henley & Partners, Jürg Steffen, said he was optimistic about the industry’s future growth but that increased regulation would bring about an environment in which smaller firms will struggle to survive.
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Future Citizen Institute Picks Apart EC Report on RCBI in Meticulous Academic Response
In perhaps the most thorough response yet to the European Commission’s report, the Future Citizen Institute takes the Commission to task for producing a sloppy report.
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Persecuted Egyptian Activist Asks Online Followers’ Help to Get Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Human rights advocate Sherif Gaber tells the harrowing story of how Egyptian authorities are preventing him from leaving the country and asks his followers to help him invest in a Dominica citizenship.
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IMC on EC Report: European Institutions Must Include IM Industry in Policy-Making Process
Responding to the European Commission’s report on residence and citizenship programs in Europe, the Investment Migration Council says it’s time
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Eur. Commission Report on RCBI Ignores Socio-economic Benefits, Says H&P
Responding to the European Commission’s long-awaited report on residence and citizenship by investment – which will only become publicly available
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Indian Govt. Disgruntled as Buddhist Leader Gains Travel Freedom With Dominica CIP
In November, Investment Migration Insider broke the story of Ogyen Trinley Dorje (the 17th Karmapa Lama) obtaining citizenship in Dominica
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SKN Opposition Files Vote of No Confidence Against PM: “HRF Used as PM’s Slush Fund”
Leader of Saint Kitts & Nevis’ political opposition, former prime minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, has filed a vote of no
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“Need to Deal in Facts, Not Fear” Says IMC-Chief About MEPs’ Calls to “Phase Out” RCBI-Programs
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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St Lucia PM Faces Vote of No Confidence, Lack of CIP Transparency Among Complaints
Saint Lucia’s Leader of the Parliamentary opposition – Philip J. Pierre – has filed a motion of no confidence against
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Saint Vincent Opposition Determined to Introduce CIP if Elected
Speaking during a radio broadcast in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) this Wednesday, leader of the country’s main political
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Former St. Lucia PM Sues to Stop CBI-Financed Project
Former Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony said, on Friday, he had filed a claim in the High Court against the
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4 Reasons Citizenship by Investment Isn’t a Security Threat to the EU
Opinion of the editor The European Commissioner for Justice, Vera Jourova, has called citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) a “serious
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Cyprus MP: Boost Transparency in Citizenship Program to Avoid Foreign Criticism
Giorgos Perdikis, a Green Party MP in Cyprus, has stated he plans to introduce a bill to increase the transparency
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Euro. Commission Will “Insist on Genuine Links” for Malta’s Economic Citizens
In an interview published yesterday on NewsBook, European Commissioner for Justice, Vera Jourova, revealed some of the details to be
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900 Homes in St. Kitts Restored With $11.5M From Hurricane Relief Fund Says Govt.
The Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme’s Hurricane Relief Fund (HRF) option – which closed in March after
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New Zealand Bans Non-Residents From Buying Homes
New Zealand’s parliament yesterday voted 63-57 in favor of passing the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill. The law makes it illegal
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Portuguese Government to Critics: Golden Visa Program Not Going Anywhere
Portugal’s governing Socialist Party has rejected calls from the Bloco Esquerda (BE) – an extreme-left party with which it has
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Campaigners Stage Protest Outside Event Celebrating Malta IIP
As service providers and government officials gathered to attend a gala dinner in honor of the success of the Malta
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