Malta “Seriously Considering” Revoking Investor’s Citizenship Following Money Laundering Conviction
A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Russian to seven years in prison for money laundering. Malta weighs whether to revoke his citizenship.
A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Russian to seven years in prison for money laundering. Malta weighs whether to revoke his citizenship.
During Global Citizen Week., Caribbean CBI experts give their thoughts on the future of the Caribbean amid the implementation of the MoA.
FHG Founder Christopher Downing answers questions regarding FHG’s new luxury hotel in Venice and the Italian Investor Visa.
MSR Media says it may also sue CBI companies that enable discounting, and claims to have new evidence of criminal financial transactions.
Charles Savva: EU revoking visa-free travel “could significantly impact the mobility and value of Caribbean passports.”
During Global Citizen Week., Caribbean CBI experts give their thoughts on the future of the Caribbean amid the implementation of the MoA.
“A few hundred golden visas a year can hardly affect a real estate market that sees almost a million transactions annually,” writes Jacinto Soler Matutes.
A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Russian to seven years in prison for money laundering. Malta weighs whether to revoke his citizenship.
During Global Citizen Week., Caribbean CBI experts give their thoughts on the future of the Caribbean amid the implementation of the MoA.
A UK court has sentenced a 24-year-old Russian to seven years in prison for money laundering. Malta weighs whether to revoke his citizenship.
Hong Kong authorities hope to attract 4,000 applicants a year. Hannah Ma analyzes why the first applicant gained approval in just 23 days.
“Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government,” writes Varvara Latyntseva.
Charles Savva: EU revoking visa-free travel “could significantly impact the mobility and value of Caribbean passports.”
Güvenç Ketenci is concerned about the “troubling resurgence of far-right ideologies, primarily in Europe but with global ramifications.”
“Governments tend to make announcements without forethought […] it shows a complete lack of respect for investors” says Ceri Pratley.
Ömer Kahraman explains why the world needs a new citizenship by investment program and what he plans to do about it.
“I signed the contract for my first condo in Thailand in 2009 – when I was 18 years old,” says Reid Kirchenbauer about how he got started.
Who exactly qualifies as a digital nomad, how does the application work, and what are the advantages of the visa? Nicolò Bolla explains.
PM Sánchez says he is taking “measures to guarantee that housing is a right and not a mere speculative business.”
Professionals must learn some Greek, earn €2,500 monthly, hold a degree, and have two years of relevant experience, explains Charles Savva.
To qualify for the program’s entrepreneurship route, applicants will need a compelling business plan and endorsement from an incubator.
Short-term rental is forbidden, but investors can qualify at EUR 250,000 throughout the country by renovating or converting properties.
Fund investments become cheaper and are likely to become more popular with the expected introduction of higher real estate minimums.
Following the example recently set by the UK, Ireland imposes visa restrictions on nationals of CBi countries Dominica and Vanuatu.
Kevin Hosam commends the Caribbean effort to harmonize CBI thresholds but argues that it will only work if St. Lucia gets on board, too.
Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
Charles Savva advocates for a more constructive resolution of the tensions between Caribbean CBI countries and the EU: A CBI partnership.
If Eurocrats really cared about maintaining Caribbean CIP integrity, they would focus on due diligence rather than prices, writes Nuri Katz.
Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh detail 11 issues facing the United States EB-5 program this year, along with their predictions for each.
Charles Savva last week argued Hungary’s new golden visa is an inferior proposition. Today, Laszlo Kiss presents nine counter-arguments.
Hungary will grant temporary status to those who invest EUR 500,000 in directly held real estate. Competitors offer permanent status for half the price, Charles Savva points out.
Saint Kitts officials claim the refund-troubles arose from decisions of the former administration. That is not true, writes Maxim Zharkov.
“Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government,” writes Varvara Latyntseva.
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Thailand’s Elite Visa revamp boosts membership amid global unrest, aims for US$1.5bn revenue with a focus on new markets.
Malaysia is in the midst of its third MM2H revision in as many years. Some 56,000 participants remain active, nearly half of them Chinese.
“The most likely scenario is now a EUR 400,000 threshold for most of Greece, and EUR 800,000 in places like Athens,” says Alexander Varnavas.
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Panama’s retirement visas have never been this popular, while demand for the investment-based FNV remains stable despite the higher price.
At current processing rates, it will take Ireland’s Justice Department at least a decade to clear the backlog.
“If you have reason to be outside the country for more than the allowed period, the exemption applies,” says Lennon about physical presence.
“By revoking the UK non-dom scheme, lawmakers could be risking much more than the flight of wealthy families,” writes Mona Shah.
Eric Major on what will happen If Trump wins the election in November: “Simple, I’ll have the business year of my career.”
If the court says taxing unrealized capital gains is constitutional, more Americans will give up their citizenship. Ditto if it goes the other way, says David Lesperance.
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