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Multiple compliance considerations
Investment migration practitioners operate in a complex environment with overlapping obligations to regulators as well as their professional ethical obligations. Compliance considerations include:
Local Legislation
- Advertising laws
- Competition and antitrust laws
- Data protection regulations
- Copyright and intellectual property laws
Codes of Conduct
- Regulatory codes (e.g., Malta’s promotional guidelines for licensed agents)
- Professional membership codes
- Bar association rules for lawyers
International Considerations
- Compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Marketing limitations in certain countries
- Dual citizenship prohibitions
Audit your marketing practices
To ensure compliance, practitioners should conduct regular audits of their marketing practices. Key areas to address include:
- Jurisdiction Matrix: Identify where your company is registered, what programs you’re promoting, and your target markets.
- Company Regulation: Clarify which authorities have licensed your business and what industry memberships you hold.
- Team Regulation: Review professional memberships and codes of conduct for team members.
- Content Writing: Establish clear guidelines for creating compliant marketing content.
- Website: Regularly review program information, privacy policies, and terms and conditions.
- Social Media: Ensure compliance with platform policies and industry regulations.
A content marketing solution designed by industry experts for the industry
Given the complexity of marketing in the investment migration industry, we ensure that for Content Creator Concierge clients all the content marketing we deliver is fuly compliant. Being fully versed in the nuances of the industry we guarantee that all articles, brochures, presentations, white papers, social media or video content is prepared appropriately.
Our monthly subscription content marketing service is called the Content Creator Concierge (CCC). It is a comprehensive solution for companies that want to fortify their brand and digital presence and drive more demand by producing and publishing a consistent output of content marketing in varying formats depending on the CCC level you select.
To support out clients in their compliance efforts when marketing investment migration programs we carry out a thorough analysis at the onboarding stage – this involves:
- In-depth Content Strategy Calls
- Comprehensive marketing compliance audits to mitigate risks
- Marketing materials that align with the clients’ instructions on compliance
As the investment migration industry continues to grow, the importance of ethical and compliant advertising cannot be overstated.
By adhering to transparency, ethical, and legal guidelines, practitioners can protect their reputation, safeguard their clients’ interests, and contribute to the overall credibility of the industry.
If you would like to save time and resources, let our team of experts handle all your content marketing and strengthen your digital presence. Get in touch to learn more about the Content Creator Concierge.
Disclaimer: This guide is provided by our firm for informational purposes only and is not intended to be an official representation or endorsement of the Investment Migration Council (IMC) guidelines. It does not replace, modify, or represent the IMC’s official standards or recommendations. It is informative in nature and a best-practice suggestion. We strongly encourage readers to consult the IMC’s official materials and for each industry practitioner to also consult its legal advisors, compliance officers, and any/all regulators for definitive compliance in their operations. Our firm makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of this guide, and is not responsible for any legal or financial consequences that may arise as it is intended as an informational resource to support Chief Marketing Officers across the industry only.
