Isle Of Man
Isle of Man joins Commonwealth body in strategic Brexit move
The Isle of Man, one of the UK’s crown dependencies, plans to strengthen its economic links with Commonwealth countries ahead of Brexit by becoming a strategic partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).
Investment | 11 Aug 17
Investors wary of ‘disastrous’ deal to save stricken IoM fund
A proposed rescue package to save Quadris, an Isle of Man fund that invested in Brazilian forestry, would be a disaster for shareholders the director of an expat financial advice firm has warned.
Tax & Regulation | 10 Aug 17
Crown dependencies should be able to elect MPs, says Tory MP
Britain’s crown dependencies should be granted the same parliamentary representation given to devolved jurisdictions, a former member of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has said.
Big jump in offshore bond sales at Canada Life International
Sales of offshore bonds rose by 60% in the first half of 2017, with new business through Canada Life International’s Isle of Man and Dublin-based offshore businesses hitting £566m ($736m, €626m).
Investment | 4 Aug 17
Eco Fund liquidator replaced in blow to Isle of Man regulator
An Isle of Man judge has ruled that the liquidator appointed to the collapsed Eco Resources Fund should be replaced despite objections from the island’s Financial Services Authority (IoMFSA).