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The New Gaming Act which was published on the 15th of May and shall come into force on the 1st of July 2018 implements a number of changes which aim at expanding the powers and functions of the Malta Gaming Authority from a regulatory perspective and eliminating previous bureaucratic measures. The New Gaming Act is aimed at providing further protection for players and a more efficient system for licensed operators.

The real estate market in Greece provides a perfect opportunity for investors. After the recession, the real estate market in Greece is showing clear signs of recovery and Athens in particular has been at the epicenter of real estate investments from investors from all over the world. This article highlights the taxes applicable for investors purchasing Greek real estate.

CCLEX CIP Index - Citizenship by Investment Programmes Index - highlights the main features which investors consider when investing in a second citizenship. The CIP Index is unique on account of the objective approach taken in ranking Citizenship by Investment Programmes.

Malta Ordinary Residence is an attractive residence route currently available to individuals seeking to transfer their tax residence from high-tax.

The Greek Golden Visa programme is the most affordable permanent residency programme in Europe with an investment of only €250,000. Acquiring the Greece Golden Visa will allow the holder, the right to live in Greece for life as well as to travel without the need of a visa within the Schengen Area.

Greece is one of the 26 members within the Schengen Area. Residents of Greece are able to travel within the Schengen Area and live in it for 3 months in every 6 months.

What we consider traditional banking is slowly shifting from a centralised financial system, to one driven by the age of digitalisation.

Boasting a strong banking and financial sector, Malta maintains a framework that allows licenced banks to become authorised credit institutions – Malta thus allows banks to provide credit in the form of loans, money broking and other methods.

The Modern Banking System in Malta is bringing about a well-needed change within the industry to merge the financial and technological industries together. Through its avant-garde approach, the modern banking system in Malta is setting the tone for other countries to follow suit.

The success of citizenship and residency investment programmes in 2018 illustrates how high net worth individuals are choosing to invest in a better future for their families.