Finance Isle of Man
Always a Step Above
We Are The Natural Choice
The Isle of Man is a truly unique living and working environment where the global finance community can thrive and prosper. International advisors and investors can feel confident they are doing business in a forward-thinking and well-regulated international finance centre. The Isle of Man has a pro-business government that strives to create an environment for businesses to flourish and has strong partnerships with the private sector which draws upon the Island’s expertise, creativity and connections. Strong links, physical infrastructure and technical facilities enable businesses to operate, develop and deliver to their customers worldwide.
Resilient
The Isle of Man has more than 50 years’ experience as a finance centre, developing a strong and diverse sector that spans banking, investment, insurance, pensions and fiduciary.
Robust
Politically stable and internationally respected for its progressive regulation and strong governance, the Isle of Man is a safe and secure jurisdiction for financial business.
Recognised
Globally connected and easily accessible, the Isle of Man is a financial centre of choice. Recognised by the International Monetary Fund as a well-regulated Finance Centre of Excellence.
Our Industry
As a successful and well-established industry on the Isle of Man, the financial sector is represented by more than 20 industry groups and organisations.
These provide skills and training, seminars, networking and community engagement initiatives. They also liaise with the Isle of Man Government on matters of importance to the finance sector. Our regulator is the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, highly regarded internationally for it's exceptionally high standards.
Financial services sectors make up around 48% of the Isle of Man's economy.
Why The Isle of Man?
Safe and secure, it has a stunning natural environment and is easily accessible from the UK, Europe and beyond.
A highly respected global player, with world-leading regulation and stable governance, the Isle of Man is also small enough to adapt to changing times quickly and find innovative solutions for today’s financial markets.
Located in a UNESCO Biosphere
The Isle of Man is the only finance centre in the world located in a UNESCO Biosphere, demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable future and green initiatives.
World Class Regulatory Body
We have an internationally respected regulatory body, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, recognised by the International Monetary Fund as well-regulated Finance Centre of Excellence.
Financially Rewarding Jurisdiction
We're a financially rewarding jurisdiction offering support grants of up to 40% for relevant costs during the initial years of operation to help support newly-established business managers.
Respected Financial Services
We have a strong, established and diverse financial and professional services sector, with some of the world’s most respected financial services brands headquartered or with offices on the Island.
Best International Finance Centre
The Isle of Man has been awarded Best International Finance Centre by International Investment Magazine in three out of the last four years.
About Finance Isle of Man
Finance Isle of Man is an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, acting as a key decision making and advisory body supporting the Government’s ambition for long term economic prosperity for the sector.
Finance Isle of Man's purpose is to promote and develop the Isle of Man’s significant financial and professional services industry and ensure its recognition as an international business centre of excellence, in turn delivering long term sustainable economic growth to the Isle of Man.
We are responsible for the shared vision and strategy of the Isle of Man financial services sector and the Isle of Man as an international finance centre in order to promote it both internally and externally.
Finance Isle of Man - 2024 Programme
Finance Isle of Man is poised for an exciting year, spearheading sustainability, innovation and growth.
Relocate to the Isle of Man to Pursue your Finance Career
Nestled in the heart of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is easily accessible from the UK, Europe and beyond. A stunning, safe and secure environment, it is the only International Financial Centre in situated within a UNESCO Biosphere reserve – a testament to its commitment to a sustainable future. The Isle of Man has more than 50 years’ experience as an International Financial Centre (IFC), developing a strong and diverse sector that spans banking, investments, insurance, pensions and fiduciaries.
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Heckling From The Backbenches
15 March 2024
Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited Appoints Two New Directors to Board
14 March 2024
Garry Manley Appointed Head of Corporate at Appleby Isle of Man
13 March 2024
We live in interesting times!
27 February 2024
'Manx State of the Nation' - Annual Compliance Conference Highlights Collaboration
27 February 2024
Island-Wide Celebration of Apprenticeship Opportunities
02 February 2024
Equiom Appoints Kevin Cowley as Director of Equiom Tax Services Limited
02 February 2024
Isle of Man Government Appoints First Dedicated Business Representative in South Africa
01 February 2024
Report Highlights Authority’s Compliance with International Standards
24 January 2024
Boston announces acquisition of Turnstone’s fiduciary business
19 January 2024
Accounting and Technology - Embracing Technology in the Face of Anxiety
18 January 2024
Registrations open for Isle of Man Graduate and Young Professional Fair 2024
21 December 2023
Appleby Isle of Man Receives Top Rankings for FinTech
14 December 2023
How is Fintech Regulated in the Isle of Man?
01 December 2023
The Call for Stablecoin & Cryptoasset Regulation
28 November 2023
Employee Benefits Isle of Man Publish Global Report Findings
09 November 2023
Authority Sets Out Action Plan in Response to Survey Findings
31 October 2023
Awards Celebrate Those Contributing to a Sustainable Future
24 October 2023
Top Tier Rankings for Appleby Isle of Man in Chambers UK 2024
23 October 2023
New Technology to Support AML/CFT Supervision
20 October 2023
The Importance of Wealth Planning for the Globally Mobile
20 October 2023
2023 Isle of Man Director of the Year Award Winners Announced
16 October 2023
Isle of Man wins multiple honours at the International Investment Awards 2023
13 October 2023
Greystone Trust Merges With Charterhouse Lombard
10 October 2023
Graduate Fair 2024: Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN!
10 October 2023
Blue Islands Trial Isle of Man Service
10 October 2023
Simon Pickering Shortlisted for Personality of The Year Award
02 October 2023
Dina Hill Nominated for Unsung Hero of The Year Award
02 October 2023
Authority supports campaign to boost consumer awareness
29 September 2023
Over 40 Island Nominations for Prestigious Awards
27 September 2023
Cains Adds Paul Freeman to Litigation Practice
14 September 2023
New Class 8 license on the Isle of Man
27 July 2023
Simcocks Ranks Top in Chambers HNW 2023
25 July 2023
KPMG seminar delivers tax update to over 150 delegates
20 July 2023
Boston Multi Family Office Acquires Fedelta Trust Limited
19 July 2023
Appleby Counsel Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
18 July 2023
Growth Continues For Cains With Double Appointment
17 July 2023
New Associate Joins Appleby Isle of Man
13 July 2023
Finance Isle of Man welcomes new Business Development Managers
04 July 2023
New Managing Director to Take The Helm at Cains
03 July 2023
Law Firms Merge to Create Largest Advocate Network on the Island
03 July 2023
Simcocks Strenghtens Private Client Team
30 June 2023
Chamber Survey Gives Insight into Progress on Business Sustainability
30 June 2023
Zurich Gives Employees a Helping Hand to Reduce Carbon Footprint
04 May 2023
Authority Sets Out Updated Approach to Supervision
04 May 2023
Department for Enterprise Re-launches Step Programme for 2023
19 April 2023
Isle of Man INDABA South Africa 2023
18 April 2023
Isle of Man Announces International Cohort for FinTech Innovation Challenge
21 March 2023
Consultation Launched into Work Permit Reforms
17 March 2023
Zurich renews support for IOM finance sector
08 March 2023
Authority Revamps Authorisations Web Content
14 February 2023
Capital International Group Co-founder, Peter Long, retires after 27 years
07 February 2023
MAC Group Acquisition of the insurance broking business of Aon
02 February 2023
Q&A with Magdalena Tuta, Program Success Lead at F10
24 January 2023
New Members Sought for Financial Services Authority Board
23 January 2023
Q&A with Darren Douglas, Regsearch CEO & Founder
18 January 2023
Q&A with Ben Stein, CEO of Staple
13 January 2023
Simon Pickering - 2022 Review & Highlights
06 January 2023
PWC Isle of Man Launch Undergraduate Placement Year
06 January 2023
Paul Blake - A Review of 2022 and the Challenges that were Faced
03 January 2023
Q&A with Spixii CEO, Renaud Million
22 December 2022
Q&A Interview with Pablo Volenski, Project Manager at Signd
14 December 2022
Q&A Interview with Neuroprofiler Business Developer, Clara Astier
12 December 2022
Appleby Isle of Man Receives Top Rankings for FinTech Work
07 December 2022
Q&A Interview with COO of KASKO, Sergej Tolz
28 November 2022
‘Our Island, Our Future’ Economic Strategy for the Isle of Man approved by Tynwald
22 November 2022
Q&A with CEO of Kidbrooke, Fredrick Daveus
21 November 2022
Insurtech Accelerator Program – Q+A With Head of Insurance and Pensions, Simon Pickering
14 November 2022
Authority Helping to Future-Proof the Island's Finance Sector
08 November 2022
Feedback Sought on Fees Legislation
21 October 2022
Chief Minister Will Join Delegation Visiting South Africa
17 October 2022
Capital International Group Win UNESCO Biosphere Award for the Second Year Running
27 September 2022
Proposed Changes to Funding Model Following Consultation Responses
27 September 2022
First Cohort of Cutting-Edge Insurers are Selected
22 September 2022
The Natural Choice for Insurtech
12 August 2022
Isle of Man Regulation of Global Cannabis Investments
21 July 2022
Ambitious, Wide-Reaching Economic Strategy Proposed for the Isle of Man
20 July 2022
2022 Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards Launched
07 July 2022
Toolkit Will Help Businesses Become More Sustainable
30 June 2022
Finance Isle of Man to Sponsor REG Conference
28 June 2022
IPP Business Remains Buoyant
17 May 2022
Feedback Sought on Proposed New Funding Model
13 May 2022
Loganair Announce New London Flights
28 April 2022
Work Starts on Zurich House Solar Energy Project
08 April 2022
Zurich Granted Permission for Major Solar Power Project
04 April 2022
Zurich support Manx charity Energy & Sustainability Centre (ESC)
28 March 2022
The New Breed of Banking Employees
16 March 2022
Feedback Will Shape Approach to Innovation
01 March 2022
Feedback invited on Beneficial Ownership proposals
07 February 2022
The Benefits of Redomiciliation
01 February 2022
Free Trade Agreements and the Isle of Man
21 January 2022
Upcoming Events
PCD Manchester October
10 October 2024 18:00
PCD London June
27 June 2024 18:00
South African Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner
19 June 2024 18:00
CityWealth UHNW Forum
14 May 2024 09:00
Indaba April 2024
12 April 2024 12:00
Insurtech Insights
20 March 2024 12:00
Working with the Isle of Man - Liverpool Chamber Executive Event
15 March 2024 12:00
South Africa - Annual Budget and Tax Update
12 March 2024 07:00
Master Investor Show 2024
09 March 2024 09:00
PCD London March
07 March 2024 18:00
Advising High Net Worth Individuals
07 March 2024 13:00
MoneyLive Summit
06 March 2024 09:00
Pro-Manchester Corporate Finance Lunch
15 February 2024 11:45
Finance Isle of Man - Focus on 2024
13 February 2024 08:30
Proliferation and Proliferation Finance
07 February 2024 10:00
BondTalk Live
02 February 2024 08:30
Manx State of The Nation
02 February 2024 08:15
Asian Insurance Forum 2023
08 December 2023 12:00
Insurtech Insights Asia
06 December 2023 12:00
STEP Tax, Trusts and Estates Conference 2023
28 November 2023 12:00
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