CBI

The 2023 CBI Index – the ultimate cross-jurisdictional investment tool launched

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Caribbean nations of St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and, Antigua and Barbuda took the top five spots in the 2023 CBI Index, indicating once again that the Caribbean has the most attractive CBI programmes in the world.

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  • The Caribbean nations of St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and, Antigua and Barbuda took the top five spots in the 2023 CBI Index, indicating once again that the Caribbean has the most attractive CBI programmes in the world.
  • Dominica took second place, at 83 per cent and attained full marks for Minimum Investment Outlay, Mandatory Travel or Residence and Ease of Processing.
  • Grenada and Saint Lucia shared third place 80 per cent, while Antigua and Barbuda took fifth place, at 73 per cent.
  • The CBI Index has been published annually for seven years and remains as the most trusted source for global investors looking to expand their portfolios through citizenship by investment.

MODERNIZING THE COMMERCIAL BUYING PROCESS

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Work Truck Solutions, an industry leading provider of software services for commercial dealers and upfitters, and Maritz will begin offering their Commercial Sales Coaching and Commercial Assessment services to dealers beginning in September.

Key Points: 
  • Work Truck Solutions, an industry leading provider of software services for commercial dealers and upfitters, and Maritz will begin offering their Commercial Sales Coaching and Commercial Assessment services to dealers beginning in September.
  • Both organizations intend to grow commercial sales for dealers by nurturing positive sales and prospecting habits and equipping commercial sales teams with the tools and insight they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace.
  • Build an effective process and solution that will align commercial consumers' online shopping experience with retail standards.
  • Throughout the years, Maritz has maintained and steadily increased their presence in the retail vehicle industry and is now expanding into the commercial vehicle ecosystem.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Enhances Security and Management of the Citizenship by Investment Programme

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Roseau, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth of Dominica has taken significant steps to bolster the security and management protocols for its Citizenship by Investment Programme, aimed at fortifying the integrity and longevity of the programme.

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  • Roseau, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth of Dominica has taken significant steps to bolster the security and management protocols for its Citizenship by Investment Programme, aimed at fortifying the integrity and longevity of the programme.
  • Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Dominica, has been collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including international consultants, to conduct a comprehensive audit of the investment migration programme.
  • During his recent Budget Speech, the Prime Minister unveiled plans to enlist a globally vetted management consulting firm to oversee the overall operations and management of the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
  • Over the past 18 months, the Government of Dominica has undertaken several measures to elevate the security of its investment migration programme.

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis celebrates a year in office with key accomplishments

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The government implemented a ‘Graduate Finance’ Project with ECD$15,000 credit for students with loans at the Development Bank and other banks.

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  • The government implemented a ‘Graduate Finance’ Project with ECD$15,000 credit for students with loans at the Development Bank and other banks.
  • The government was able to reinstate its Gratuity payouts for retired Government Auxiliary Employees (CAE) with a minimum of 10 years of service.
  • St Kitts and Nevis’ economy ricocheted in the last year with significant growth in the agriculture, financial services, and tourism sectors.
  • The Government of St Kitts and Nevis' vision is to evolve the country into a Sustainable Island State by focusing its governance on integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Hilton Global Associates Adds Several New Directors in Response to Rapid Company Growth

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

“We have been growing and performing at a level that astounds me every single day – and it just keeps getting better.

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  • “We have been growing and performing at a level that astounds me every single day – and it just keeps getting better.
  • I couldn’t be happier to add more of the best and brightest minds to the Hilton Global family.
  • “I am beyond delighted to be joining Hilton Global and to be embarking on this exciting new opportunity,” said Ballout.
  • “Together, we are innovating to ensure that Hilton Global stays on the cutting edge of the investigative due diligence space.”
    Jonathan Collins brings decades of investigative journalism, research, and editorial expertise to Hilton Global.

GP Fund Solutions, LLC (GPFS) Celebrates Authorization by CBI to Provide Regulated Fund Administration in Ireland

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Friday, August 18, 2023

GP Fund Solutions, LLC (GPFS) , a distinguished provider of fund services, is thrilled to announce receipt of authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to offer regulated fund administration services in Ireland.

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  • GP Fund Solutions, LLC (GPFS) , a distinguished provider of fund services, is thrilled to announce receipt of authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to offer regulated fund administration services in Ireland.
  • This achievement is a significant milestone for GPFS, enabling the company to expand its operations in Europe.
  • Under the leadership of Vincent Allen, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in servicing global fund products, GPFS Ireland is exceptionally positioned to cater to the unique requirements of regulated funds.
  • "We are thrilled to have obtained regulatory authorization from the CBI, allowing us to offer our trusted fund administration services in Ireland.

Careismatic Brands Significantly Improves B2B & DTC Efficiencies by Leveraging Jesta I.S.'s End-to-End Supply Chain Management Suite

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Careismatic Brands Inc. (CBI), a world leader in the design and manufacturing of medical apparel and footwear, is live on Jesta’s flagship cloud ERP Supply Chain Management Suite .

Key Points: 
  • Careismatic Brands Inc. (CBI), a world leader in the design and manufacturing of medical apparel and footwear, is live on Jesta’s flagship cloud ERP Supply Chain Management Suite .
  • Master Data Management is the foundation of the Supply Chain & Wholesale Management ERP, ensuring accurate, quality data in real time.
  • “Supply chain agility is important in every industry, but it’s absolutely vital in healthcare,” said Girisha Chandraraj, CEO, Careismatic Brands.
  • “Jesta’s Supply Chain Management Suite has helped Careismatic Brands streamline and expedite our business operations, which has led to reduced delivery timelines for several of our banners.”
    Arvind Gupta, President, Jesta I.S.

African Union: climate action offers organisation unique chance for revival

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU).

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  • Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU).
  • This is yet another illustration of the fact that this organisation is struggling to establish itself on the international stage.
  • The institution, which replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 2002 and brings together the continent’s 55 states, is based on the model of the European Union (EU).

The African Union, a secondary player in international relations

    • The number of Turkish diplomatic representations has more than tripled in just 20 years, and China is now the leading investor in Africa.
    • Despite all this, Africa’s role on the international stage has not fundamentally changed since the 19th century.
    • In the eyes of the outside world, the African continent remains largely a passive subject, a mere supplier of raw materials.

Reforming the African Union and identifying its key objectives

    • In this respect, two documents dating from several years ago, whose recommendations have been insufficiently implemented, contain some interesting ideas.
    • Objective 7 seems the most likely to generate the massive global support that the pan-African institution really needs.

Great Green Wall and Congo Basin as continental priorities

    • We recently suggested stepping up climate communication and public diplomacy on the Congo Basin.
    • Bodies such as the Congo Basin Blue Fund, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC), and the PAFC Congo Basin Initiative (CBI) are, from this point of view, large-scale environmental initiatives that have already prompted the AU’s main partners to commit themselves wholeheartedly.

Climate action and the African Union

    • In light of the above, we believe that climate action and diplomacy, particularly through the GGW initiative and the Congo Basin, could help the AU to restore its international image.
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      Climate action backed by the Congo Basin could yet add more weight to the AU’s diplomacy.

    • It is essential that the African Union plays a central role in climate diplomacy.
    • The industrialised countries will be among the first beneficiaries of successful action on the GGW and the Congo Basin.

St Kitts and Nevis introduces mandatory interviews to confirm its status as the best regulated Citizenship by Investment Programme in the Caribbean

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

That meeting was convened to discuss and agree on common ways to deal with threats to international communities in the investment migration ecosystem.

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  • That meeting was convened to discuss and agree on common ways to deal with threats to international communities in the investment migration ecosystem.
  • The five Caribbean participating governments are Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia.
  • Head of St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit, Michael Martin, commented that “St Kitts and Nevis remains committed to cooperating with our international stakeholders and takes the safety and integrity of our Citizenship by Investment Programme extremely seriously.”
    Due diligence and risk mitigation remain a very important aspect of how St Kitts and Nevis approaches its CBI programme.
  • St Kitts and Nevis boasts the oldest CBI programme in the Caribbean, established in 1984, and continues to be a firm favourite among international investors across the world.

Hypergiant Awarded $61M Air Force Contract to Deliver Joint All-Domain Command and Control System

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hypergiant, an enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) company focused on developing world-changing technologies to solve the biggest challenges across space, defense, and critical infrastructure, has been awarded a three-year contract with a potential total value of $61M to continue developing the Joint Effects for Real-time Integrated Command & Control Operations (JERIC2O). JERIC2O will enable the Common Battle Management User Interface (CBI) for Air Combat Commands Tactical Operations Center Family of Systems as part of the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). ABMS is the DAF's contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).

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  • JERIC2O will enable the Common Battle Management User Interface (CBI) for Air Combat Commands Tactical Operations Center Family of Systems as part of the Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) program for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).
  • ABMS is the DAF's contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
  • JERIC2O, the user interface for CBC2, was initially designed by Hypergiant under a Phase III SBIR, enabling significant input from the warfighting community.
  • "JERIC2O is more than just a user interface for ABMS – it's a complete User Experience (UX), designed for tactical command and control and drives machine-to-machine integration with additional echelons of command.