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New CGA Supplier Licensing and Registration Rules Under LOK

What the Curacao Gaming Authority announced The announcement rests on three provisions of the LOK. Article 1.5(1) prohibits the provision of critical services or goods in or from Curacao without a supplier license issued by the regulator, or in contravention of such a license. Article 5.16(4) approaches the same market from the other side: [...]

How to Unblock Shares and Funds Frozen Under the 1 March 2022 Restrictions: Legal Grounds and Recovery Options (2026)

What the Problem Is In March 2022, in response to Western sanctions and the freezing of assets held through Euroclear and Clearstream, Russia introduced a set of counter-sanctions measures designed to prevent an uncontrolled outflow of capital. Two mechanisms sit at the heart of the issue. The first is segregated (separated) accounting. Securities – [...]

UAE Introduces Mandatory Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Nationals of 45 Countries Applying for Visas

Phased Implementation of the Requirement The new measure will be introduced in three phases. Phase 1 – Effective from 16 June 2026 The requirement will apply to nationals of the following countries: Cameroon, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cuba, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Nepal, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Mozambique, Ghana, Lebanon, Somalia, Gambia, Lithuania, Tonga, Senegal, Syria, [...]

Dubai Removes AED 750K Minimum for 2-Year Property Investor Visa

Amendment to Minimum Investment Requirements Dubai has once again demonstrated its commitment to staying competitive in the global property market. Recent updates suggest that the minimum investment threshold for the 2-year property investor visa Dubai has been removed for sole property owners. This marks a significant shift in how Dubai residency through property can be [...]

How to Claim Lukoil Depositary Receipts Dividends (Non-Converted Lukoil DR Guide)

Application channel: Renaissance Capital Russia (ex‑Citibank AO) Applications for Lukoil DR dividends are submitted via Renaissance Capital Russia, which has acquired AO Citibank, the former Russian subsidiary of Citi. The functions previously performed by Citibank AO in relation to custody and settlement, including the servicing of Lukoil DR‑related dividend claims, have effectively been transferred [...]

Emirates ID: An Overview

Обновлено 25 октября 2025 Emirates ID: What Is It? The Emirates ID is an identification card issued to all citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates. It serves as an official document that confirms a resident’s identity in the UAE and grants them a range of rights and privileges. With the [...]

Money Transfers from Russia in 2026: 3 Secure Legal Options

Due to recent developments, there is now a definitive legal pathway to claim assets through the court. GFLO Consultancy has first-hand practical experience with the new approach to ADR recovery. The first consultation is free. Method 1: Banking via Neighboring Countries Attempting to use the banking systems of "friendly" neighboring countries [...]

Reclaiming Assets from Russia Type-C Accounts: 2026 Strategies

Due to recent developments, there is now a definitive legal pathway to claim assets through the court. GFLO Consultancy has first-hand practical experience with the new approach to ADR recovery. The first consultation is free. Strategy 1: Acquiring Citizenship in a "Friendly" Nation Perhaps the most flexible strategy involves a change [...]

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