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Latitude Expands Integrated Advisory Offering as Vertex Alliance Joins the Group 

May 22, 2026News Briefingwww.imidaily.com
Latitude Expands Integrated Advisory Offering as Vertex Alliance Joins the Group 

Latitude Group announced that Vertex Alliance has joined its global advisory platform, expanding the firm’s integrated services and reinforcing Malta’s role as an advisory hub for investment migration and global mobility.

The integration aligns the two firms under a shared strategic framework, with Vertex Alliance’s regulated services continuing to operate through its existing licensed entities while awaiting further regulatory approvals.

Expanded advisory capabilities

  • Broader service suite – Beyond residency and citizenship planning, the combined platform now offers:

    • International and cross‑border tax structuring
    • Property and business advisory
    • Support for establishing operations in Malta
    • Lifestyle, education, and family assistance
  • Integrated delivery model – Designed to provide consistent, discreet, and accountable advice for multi‑jurisdictional relocation and long‑term engagement with governments.

Strategic focus on Malta

  • Malta is positioning itself to attract foreign talent, entrepreneurs, and individuals of exceptional merit through initiatives such as citizenship‑by‑merit and national‑interest projects.
  • The expanded platform aims to meet the higher‑level advisory demands of these programs, which require senior oversight, structuring, compliance, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

Leadership and partnership developments

  • Kenneth Camilleri, CEO of Vertex Alliance, has joined Latitude Group’s Board and senior leadership team as Chief Strategic Partnerships, strengthening institutional relationships.
  • Ryan Darmanin, Group COO of Latitude, emphasized a “boutique, senior‑led” approach, noting that clients prioritize depth of expertise and direct access to senior advisors over firm size.

Market positioning

  • Latitude’s growth strategy focuses on depth of expertise, quality of execution, and long‑term relationships rather than scale.
  • The firm leverages Vertex Alliance’s established networks with professional firms and institutional partners across Asia, India, and the Middle East to enhance service delivery for both private clients and intermediary partners.

Regulatory status

  • Regulated corporate services continue to be provided by Vertex Consulting Ltd, which is authorized and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
  • Certain services remain subject to regulatory approval as the integration proceeds.

The combined Latitude‑Vertex platform is positioned to support clients, partners, and governments navigating increasingly complex global mobility frameworks, offering a senior‑led, fully integrated advisory experience.

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