Integrity
Act honestly, fairly and responsibly in all professional matters.
WIMA Standards
Professional Standards for Investment Migration
Ethics, conduct, due diligence, disclosure and accountability for a responsible global sector.
WIMA standards provide a professional reference framework for members, firms and sector participants committed to ethical and transparent practice.
Ethics
Disclosure
Accountability
01Code of Ethics
02Conduct
03Due Diligence
04Disclosure
05Complaints
Code of Ethics
Principles for Responsible Practice
The WIMA Code of Ethics sets out core principles for members and certified professionals in conduct, client communication and sector participation.
Transparency
Communicate material information, risks, fees and limitations clearly.
Competence
Maintain appropriate knowledge, skill and professional judgement.
Confidentiality
Protect client information and sensitive professional materials.
Independence
Avoid improper influence, conflicts and misleading claims.
Public Trust
Support practice that protects confidence in the sector.
Professional Conduct
Rules for Advisory Practice
Professional conduct standards define expected behavior for members when advising clients, communicating program information and representing credentials.
Client Care
Treat clients fairly and communicate in a timely manner.
Accuracy
Present program information without exaggeration or omission.
Conflicts of Interest
Disclose relevant financial, referral or advisory conflicts.
Advertising Standards
Avoid misleading claims, guarantees or unauthorized official language.
Professional Credentials
Use WIMA membership and certification marks accurately.
Record Keeping
Maintain documentation of client instructions and disclosures.
Due Diligence Guidelines
Risk Awareness and Responsible Review
WIMA due diligence guidelines support awareness of client risk, documentation quality, source-of-funds review and responsible referral practices.
Review Framework
Client risk and evidence trail
Identity, source-of-funds, documentation and escalation checks.
Client Disclosure Standards
Clear Communication Before Engagement
Disclosure standards support transparent communication of fees, risks, limitations, timelines, conflicts and party roles before professional engagement.
Fees
Explain professional, government and third-party costs.
Risks
Disclose program uncertainty, policy change and refusal risks.
Timelines
Avoid guaranteed timelines unless officially confirmed.
Scope of Work
Define advisory responsibilities and service limitations.
Conflicts
Identify commissions or commercial relationships.
Acknowledgement
Maintain written confirmation of key disclosures.
Complaints Process
A Structured Accountability Pathway
The WIMA complaints process provides a pathway for concerns involving members, corporate members or certified professionals.
Submit
A complaint is submitted with relevant materials.
Initial Review
WIMA reviews whether it falls within scope.
Member Response
The member or firm may be invited to respond.
Committee Review
The Ethics & Complaints Committee considers the matter.
Outcome
Outcomes may include guidance, warning or removal.
WIMA does not replace courts, government authorities or licensed regulators. Complaints are reviewed within WIMA's professional association framework.
Professional Trust
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