Latest FACT news and perspectives

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 [...]

FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) and partners have carried out a major enforcement operation against Irish retail outlets enabling access to illegal TV streaming services, sending a strong warning to those [...]

On Thursday, 27 March 2025, Vahid Babolhavaeji the licensee of the Premiere Bar and Grill in Plymouth, Devon, was found guilty of three charges related to the dishonest broadcast of [...]

The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) and partners have started the year by reconfirming their commitment towards tackling illegal IPTV service operators in Ireland. An operation was carried out over [...]

A man from Birmingham who ran a sophisticated illegal streaming operation has been jailed for two years and nine months for offences related to creating and operating an illegal streaming [...]

A man from Halifax who sold modified TV fire sticks that infringed copyright laws has been sentenced to two years behind bars at York Crown Court today (3 January). Sunny [...]