Regulatory Compliance Regulatory scrutiny in the European corporate services sector In 2025,the corporate services sector in Europe is facing increased regulatory scrutiny. January 18, 2025
Regulatory Compliance Cyprus Confidential – not so confidential The Cyprus Confidential scandal underscores how the “Old Boys network” mentality harms Cyprus’s reputation as a financial hub. November 16, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Malta suspends Russian and Belarusian residency applicants Malta suspends Russian and Belarusian residency applicants- confirms current/in progress applicants are not sanctioned. March 2, 2022
Regulatory Compliance EC may suspend Vanuatu Passport Visa Waiver EC may suspend Vanuatu Passport holders visa waiver agreement to address risks with its citizenship by investment programme. January 12, 2022
Regulatory Compliance Compliance for RCBI firms -EC’s Regulatory Proposals Compliance for RCBI firms will need to be fortified as the EC has proposed regulatory changes to create a unified approach against AML. September 21, 2021
Regulatory Compliance Schmidt Granted Citizenship in Cyprus – Why the ‘shock-horror’ public reaction? Schmidt was granted Cyprus Citizenship and the public reacted in shock due to ongoing compliance issues around the Cyprus CBI. November 11, 2020
Regulatory Compliance Cyprus Investment Programme Suspended : Angels and Demons (Updated) Al Jazeera published a contentious video that could spell the death knell for the Cyprus Investment Programme due to the Cyprus Papers. October 12, 2020
Regulatory Compliance Malta’s Financial Services Authority issues Source of Wealth and Source of Funds Guidance Note The MFSA issued a guidance note for individuals who are linked to or are PEP and need to declare Maltese Source of Wealth or Source of Funds. October 8, 2020
Regulatory Compliance The Business of Assisting Money Laundering: “Network Firms” and Audit Independence Joannides explores the One Stop Shop model, highlights the EU AML Directives and how “network firms” render worthless audits or directorships. October 5, 2020
Regulatory Compliance The Cyprus Investment Programme : A Ripple effect on all Golden Visa Programmes in Europe The Ad-Hoc Committee and Attorney General investigating the Cyprus Investment Programme’s applicants retrospectively. September 29, 2020