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The escalating US-Israeli-Iranian conflict is not a distant headline. It is actively unfolding and dismantling the foundations of regional stability, with consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. These [...]

The US-Israeli-Iranian conflict is sending shockwaves through the global economy – and the financial risks for businesses operating in or near the region are mounting by the hour. The Strait [...]

When it comes to long term conflicts such as Ukraine, war risks becoming the backdrop rather than breaking news. This means a different kind of pressure can build for citizenship-by-investment [...]

Four years into its devastating conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains at the centre of geopolitical debate. But for citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programmes, the impact isn’t just geopolitical, it’s operational. Conflict changes [...]

Three arrests have been made in Merseyside as part of a coordinated nationwide crackdown on illegal streaming operations, led by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) in partnership with UK [...]

For over a decade, the European Commission has raised concerns about citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programmes operated by visa-free third countries. Historically, that scrutiny focused on the quality of due diligence and [...]

FACT was pleased to support the annual Caribbean Investment Summit in Saint Lucia as a sponsor. The event brought together Heads of Government from CBI jurisdictions, CBI chief executives, due [...]

Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe consideration in investment migration. As digital assets become more mainstream, citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes are increasingly encountering applicants whose wealth includes crypto and, [...]

Automation and AI are reshaping how citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes operate. From document intake to application management, digital tools are being adopted to handle growing volumes, tighter timelines and [...]

High-profile decisions can reveal deeper structural shifts. George and Amal Clooney’s decision to become French citizens points to a broader reality: for those with the means to choose, nationality itself [...]

From the war in Ukraine and military intervention in Venezuela, to shifting visa regimes and political uncertainty in the US and Europe, governments are reassessing risk at speed. One of [...]

FACT, the UK’s leading IP protection organisation, has contacted over a thousand individuals across the UK via email and text, warning them to immediately cease using illegal TV streaming services [...]