About WIMA

An Independent Global Professional Association

Advancing standards, transparency and professional trust across the investment migration sector.

WIMA brings together professionals, firms, researchers and institutions committed to responsible residence, citizenship and investment migration practice.

Standards-led Research-based Member-governed
01Professional standards
02Structured governance
03Independent expertise

Standards-Led

Professional frameworks for ethical advisory practice.

Member-Governed

Institutional oversight through structured governance.

Research-Based

Policy insight, market intelligence and program information.

International

A global association for sector participants.

Mission & Vision

Building Professional Trust Worldwide

WIMA exists to strengthen confidence, transparency and professional responsibility across the global investment migration ecosystem.

Mission

Professional Standards

Advance ethical practice, professional competence, transparent information and responsible standards worldwide.

Vision

Trusted Practice

A trusted sector delivered with integrity, competence, accountability and public interest.

Ethics Transparency Professional Competence Due Diligence Awareness Responsible Advisory Practice

Institutional Work

What WIMA Does

WIMA supports professional conduct, verification, research and structured participation across the investment migration sector.

01

Standards

Develops standards for ethical conduct, disclosure and advisory practice.

02

Certification

Recognizes qualified professionals through structured education and assessment.

03

Membership

Connects professionals, firms and institutions across the sector.

04

Verification

Provides searchable member, corporate and certificate verification tools.

05

Research

Publishes reports, policy updates and program intelligence.

06

Events

Convenes forums, briefings and roundtables for the global community.

Governance

Structured Oversight and Accountability

WIMA governance supports independence, accountability, professional integrity and responsible institutional decision-making.

Institutional OversightGoverning BoardStrategic oversight, institutional direction and accountability for WIMA's professional standards agenda.
OperationsExecutive SecretariatCoordinates programs, member services, communications and day-to-day institutional administration.
Regional NetworkRegional ChaptersSupport local engagement, professional collaboration and chapter participation across markets.
StandardsStandards CommitteeProfessional standards, guidance and practice development.
MembershipMembership Review CommitteeApplications, eligibility, standing and member review.
ConductEthics & Complaints CommitteeConduct matters, complaints handling and disciplinary procedures.

Advisory Council

Independent Expertise Across the Sector

The Advisory Council brings senior expertise from law, compliance, academia, public policy, finance, due diligence, migration advisory and international business.

Maren Ellingsgaard

Maren Ellingsgaard

Chair, Advisory Council

Guides council priorities and institutional review.

Rafael Aramburu

Rafael Aramburu

Legal & Regulatory Advisor

Supports legal context and regulatory awareness.

Henrik Valtteri Nordahl

Henrik Valtteri Nordahl

Due Diligence Advisor

Advises on risk indicators and review practices.

Devika Ramanathan

Devika Ramanathan

Academic Advisor

Contributes independent research and policy insight.

Masato Iwasaki

Masato Iwasaki

Financial Sector Advisor

Reviews financial sector practice and safeguards.

Kojo Mensah-Baah

Kojo Mensah-Baah

Regional Chapter Advisor

Supports chapter coordination and participation.

Principles

Institutional Principles

01

Independence

WIMA operates as an independent professional association.

02

Integrity

Professional conduct must prioritize honesty and accountability.

03

Transparency

Members are expected to communicate clearly and responsibly.

04

Competence

Professional knowledge must be maintained through education.

05

Accountability

Standards require review, verification and complaint pathways.

Connect with WIMA

Connect with WIMA

Learn more about WIMA membership, professional certification, standards and institutional participation.

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